Financial Accounting Clerk - CPA Path, MultiEntity Reporting

Coulson Aviation; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary $60,000-$70,000

Health and dental benefits

Pension 5% employer match

CPA designation opportunities

Collaborative Finance team

Global impact of work

Job summary

Coulson Aviation in Port Alberni, BC is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Accounting Clerk to join the Finance team onsite. This full-time role offers broad accounting exposure across a multi-entity organization and supports accurate financial reporting for global aerial firefighting operations.

Ideal candidates will have accounting-related education, CPA pathway eligibility, and strong analytical abilities. Competitive salary and benefits accompany a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, college diploma, or certificate in accounting or related field is preferred.
• Post-secondary coursework in accounting, finance, or economics completed.
• Currently enrolled in, eligible for, or pursuing the CPA program.
• Understanding of fundamental accounting principles and financial-recordkeeping practices.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial information.
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to investigate discrepancies, identify problems, and follow through to resolution.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process customer invoices, ensuring accurate and timely billing across assigned entities.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging, follow up on outstanding balances, and expedite overdue accounts when required.
• Apply cash receipts, reconcile customer accounts, and investigate billing or payment discrepancies.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and account adjustments to support complete and accurate financial records.
• Maintain and reconcile bank, general ledger, cost, inventory, and other assigned accounts.
• Complete corporate credit card reconciliations and postings through Concur.
• Prepare trial balances, cost-centre reports, and other periodic financial reports.
• Review financial information to identify trends, variances, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support the development and maintenance of effective internal controls relating to cost and inventory management.
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing supporting documentation, schedules, and reports.
• Maintain accurate and organized accounting records.

Skills

Strong analytical

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent yet collaborative

Discrepancy investigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/related field

Post-secondary coursework in accounting/finance/economics

CPA program enrollment/eligibility

Job description

Coulson Aviation in Port Alberni, BC is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Accounting Clerk to join the Finance team onsite. This full-time role offers broad accounting exposure across a multi-entity organization and supports accurate financial reporting for global aerial firefighting operations.

Ideal candidates will have accounting-related education, CPA pathway eligibility, and strong analytical abilities. Competitive salary and benefits accompany a collaborative team environment.