Full Cycle Accountant

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Mahler Machining Ltd

Coquitlam

CAD 30,000 - 40,000

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Job description

Hours: 16 Hours per week, 8 hours per day
Schedule: Mondays in office (second day flexible)
Start Time: Flexible between 7:00 and 9:00 am
Location: Unit 101, 1324 Ketch Court Coquitlam BC

About the Company

Mahler Machining is one of Western Canada’s leading contract manufacturers of precision machined components. Our family owned and run company has been in business for over forty years. Under energetic new ownership since 2022 we are growing quickly operating with a highly entrepreneurial and performance-based culture. We take our mission seriously is to be a leading manufacturing partner for our customers and one of the best employers in manufacturing for our tenured team. Company culture is very important to us and one of the reasons we have such a long tenured team by ensuring all employees at Mahler represent our core values. Today Mahler includes 40 employees working across three shifts. More information on our company can be found at www.mahler-machining.com.

About the Role

We are currently searching for a Full Cycle Accountant on a part time basis (16 hours/week). Reporting to the Company CEO, the Full Cycle Accountant is responsible for coordinating all aspects of accounting as they relate to the business working with our full time Office Administrator & Bookkeeper. This includes cash management, regular reporting on financial performance to company leadership, month-end and year-end processing and oversight of receivables, payables and other financial functions at the company. The Controller will additionally be responsible for certain administrative & human resources functions including oversight of bi-weekly payroll.

This is an onsite role requiring 2 days per week in office for the first 6-12 months. After 6-12 months the candidate will have the option to work on a hybrid basis (1 day on site, 1 day remote per week). During the initial 6-12 month period candidates are required to be in the office on Mondays each week. The second day onsite can be somewhat flexible occurring either Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, but generally, a fixed schedule is preferred.

Key Responsibilities Include
1. Ensure that all weekly and month-end financial accounting duties and all resulting financial reporting requirements are completed timely and accurately

Completion of month end closing process including, reconciling bank & key accounts, following up on discrepancies and entering monthly accrual entries
Weekly and monthly reporting of financial reports and key performance metrics. Proactively investigate issues that may be arising from the review of these reports

2. Oversee Accounts Receivable function and collections activities

Oversee bookkeeper responsible for sending customer invoices and collections
Regularly reviewing AR aging working with Bookkeeper to follow-up on overdue items
Escalate any collections issues to company leadership as required

3. Oversee Accounts Payable & vendor invoice activities:

Oversee bookkeeper responsible for entering and coding of supplier invoices
Perform bi-weekly payables disbursements (EFT/Cheque) accurately and on schedule
Tracking of vendor statements and act on items that require attention

4. Perform accurate calculation and entry of payroll transactions:

Review & prepare bi-weekly payroll in payroll processor
Review bi-weekly digital timesheets prior to processing following up on discrepancies
Enter information from payroll processor into the accounting system
Review bonus and profit-sharing calculations and payment
Oversee employee health insurance calculations and remittances
Set up or remove new and terminated employees in payroll processor and with benefits

5. Proactively manage cash management processes to maintain efficient level of working capital:

Forecast cash requirements monthly by updating existing forecast tool
Monitor cash levels and cash movements weekly
Process weekly EFT payments and monthly and quarterly tax remittances

6. Assist the CEO with operational matters including:

Identify, present and implement opportunities for improvement of margins, cost reductions, working capital reductions, streamlining of accounting function
Assist with planned ERP implementation (July 2025)
Assist with possible migration from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online (2026)

Ideal Candidates

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with an accounting background. Industry experience not required. Ideal qualifications include:

Mature professional with 10+ years experience & experience with full cycle accounting
Accounting background with accounting degree/diploma or designation required
Organized, rigorous, able to implement and follow procedures maintaining clear files & records
Self-starter and proactive, capable of working independently
Flexible and entrepreneurial, willing to pitch in, wear different hats and get the job done
Strong interpersonal skills – gets along well with others and is a team player
Experience with accounting software required (Quickbooks Ideal)
Excellent Excel skills
Comfortable in Microsoft Word & PowerPoint
Knowledge of or manufacturing industry experience an asset but not a requirement
Experience with job costing and margin tracking an asset but not a requirement

Compensation

Salary Range: $30,000-$40,000 Annual ($36-48/hr equivalent, based on experience & fit for role)
5% Bonus Target
Benefits not available for part-time employees.

How & When to Apply:
This search is moving quickly. There will be at least 3 interview steps. If you are interested, please get in touch with us soon!