Financial Accounting Clerk - CPA Pathway & Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental

Pension plan

CPA support

Collaborative team

Meaningful work

Job summary

Coulson Aviation on Vancouver Island is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Accounting Clerk to join the Finance team in Port Alberni, BC. This full-time, onsite role supports accurate financial reporting across Coulson Group’s multi-entity organization.

Salary range CA$60,000 to CA$70,000 annually with company-paid health and dental benefits, a 5% employer-matching pension plan, and CPA development opportunities. Join a collaborative team supporting aerial firefighting operations worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, college diploma, or certificate in accounting/finance/business administration preferred.
• Post-secondary coursework in accounting/finance/economics completed or in progress.
• Willingness to pursue CPA program or currently enrolled.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process customer invoices across entities.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on balances.
• Apply cash receipts and reconcile accounts.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Maintain and reconcile bank and general ledger accounts.
• Complete corporate credit card reconciliations in Concur.
• Prepare trial balances and cost-centre reports.
• Identify trends and variances in financial data.
• Support internal controls for cost and inventory management.
• Assist audits with documentation and schedules.
• Maintain organized accounting records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Post-secondary coursework in accounting/finance/economics

Tools

Concur

Job description

Coulson Aviation on Vancouver Island is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Accounting Clerk to join the Finance team in Port Alberni, BC. This full-time, onsite role supports accurate financial reporting across Coulson Group’s multi-entity organization.

Salary range CA$60,000 to CA$70,000 annually with company-paid health and dental benefits, a 5% employer-matching pension plan, and CPA development opportunities. Join a collaborative team supporting aerial firefighting operations worldwide.