Junior Accountant / Accounts Receivable Specialist

MacDonald Search Group; Vernon; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

RRSP contribution

Full benefits

RCIP support for permanent residency (

Job summary

MacDonald Search Group partners with a growing food manufacturing company in the Okanagan Valley near Vernon, BC, seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant / Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their team.

You will handle full-cycle AR, assist with AP, and contribute to process improvements in a fast-paced environment, while enjoying a competitive base salary, bonus potential, RRSP contribution, and full benefits.

Qualifications

• Accounting background or practical experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or accounts payable.
• Hands-on Sage software experience.
• Strong problem-solving, organization, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Accounts Receivable: manage invoicing, cash application, payments, and customer accounts.
• Collections and aging management: follow up on overdue balances and inquiries.
• Accounts Payable backup: assist with invoice entry and vendor inquiries as needed.

Skills

Accounting

Sage

Problem solving

Education

Accounting/Bookkeeping education

Tools

Sage

Job description

MacDonald Search Group is proud to partner with a growing food manufacturing company, nestled in the heart of the Okanagan Valley near Vernon BC, in their search for a detail-oriented, energetic Junior Accountant / Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love working with numbers, and enjoy making processes smoother and smarter, we would love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Full-Cycle Accounts Receivable: Manage daily AR functions from start to finish, including customer invoicing, payment processing, application of cash receipts, and managing customer accounts.
• Collections & Aging Management: Monitor accounts receivable aging reports, follow up on overdue balances professionally, and resolve customer billing inquiries to maintain healthy cash flow.
• Accounts Payable Backup: Provide cross-functional support by backing up the Accounts Payable function during absences, assisting with invoice entry and vendor inquiries as needed.

What You Bring

• Accounting Background: Educational foundation or practical experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or accounts payable.
• Sage Experience: Hands-on experience navigating Sage software.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: A sharp eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and clear communication.

Bonus Points

• Experience with, or a natural curiosity for, accounting automation, workflow optimization, and process improvement.

Why Work With Our Client?

Our client offers a collaborative team culture, a fun work environment, and the opportunity to grow your accounting career in the vibrant food manufacturing industry. The successful candidate will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package (base salary $50,000+ per year, bonus, RRSP contribution, and full benefits). Potential for RCIP support for those pursuing their Canadian Permanent Residency.