General Accountant

Culligan Quench; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative water solutions company in Vancouver is seeking a General Accountant for a 15-month contract. You'll be responsible for journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting month-end processes. Ideal candidates will have an accounting degree and 3 years of full cycle accounting experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel. This position offers a salary of $70,000 - $75,000, a competitive benefits package, and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience involved in full cycle accounting.
• Strong problem-solving and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing balance sheet and income statement accounts monthly.
• Preparing monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Participating in the month-end closing processes.
• Assisting in the preparation of financial reports.
• Maintaining financial schedules and worksheets.

Skills

Strong numeracy and analytic skills

Ability to multi-task and stay organized

Strong computer skills, specifically Microsoft Excel

Good problem-solving and time management skills

Proactive, high-energy collaborative approach

Education

Completion of an accounting/finance degree

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

About Quench

Quench’s purpose is to impact people’s lives and improve the earth by helping to eliminate the 500 million plastic bottles consumed each year. We play a front-line role in the battle against single-use plastic water bottles by delivering on-demand filtered water solutions to more than 120,000 healthy and environmentally conscious customers across North America. Quench bottle-free water coolers, ice machines, sparkling water dispensers and coffee brewers purify the existing water supply, providing an endless supply of clean water and water-based beverages for a fixed monthly fee, typically under a long term bundled service and rental subscription agreement. Quench has grown from a small regional company to an international leader that had a successful NYSE public offering in 2016 and is now a strategic company owned by private equity backed Culligan. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Quench has more than 1,200 team members operating out of more than 90 locations across North America and Puerto Rico. For more information visit www.quenchwater.com.

About the Role

Reporting to the Controller, the successful candidate will be responsible for preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting the month-end close process, as well as assisting with various ad hoc projects. The General Accountant will also support the Controller in responding to analytical requests from cross-functional partners.

This position is a 15-month contract with the possibility of extension.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyzing selected balance sheet and income statement accounts on a monthly basis
• Preparing monthly and quarterly journal entries and account reconciliations
• Participating in the month-end closing processes
• Assisting in the preparation of financial reports
• Collecting, monitoring and analyzing data to assess accuracy and integrity of various transactions
• Preparing and maintaining financial schedules and worksheets
• Assisting with the preparation of audit schedules for the external auditors
• Assisting and performing various ad hoc projects

Qualifications

• Completion of an accounting/finance degree
• 3 years involved in full cycle accounting
• Strong numeracy and analytic skills
• Good problem-solving and time management skills

Skills

• Enthusiasm and an entrepreneurial spirit
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized in a results-driven, fast-moving environment
• Strong computer skills, specifically Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP software
• Strong organization, interpersonal and follow-up skills
• Good problem-solving and time management skills
• Proactive, high-energy collaborative approach

Additional Information

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country of posting
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check

Why Join Us

• Join a fast-growing, innovative company with a trusted reputation and a loyal, expanding customer base.
• Collaborate with a supportive leadership team and passionate cross-functional partners committed to your success.
• Enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes:
• Base salary
• Comprehensive benefits
• Thrive in a hybrid work environment that promotes flexibility and work-life balance.

$70,000 - $75,000 a year

Employee Referral Program

At Quench, we understand that our greatest asset is our team members, and we value your support in helping us discover exceptional talent. That is why we are excited to introduce the new Quench Talent Referral Program – an innovative initiative designed to recognize and reward your contributions to our growing team.

To learn more about this program please click the following link: www.quenchwater.com