Senior Accountant

Seair Seaplanes Ltd; Richmond; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional air transportation leader is seeking a Senior Accountant (Assistant Controller) in Richmond, BC. The ideal candidate will manage full cycle accounting, vendor relationships, and month-end processes. A post-secondary education in Accounting and proficiency with QuickBooks is required. Benefits include dental care, extended health care, and company events.

Benefits

Company events

Dental care

Extended health care

On-site parking

Paid time off

RRSP match

Vision care

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ previous experience in full cycle accounting.
• Actively working towards an accounting designation (CPA or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Provide critical support for the month-end close process.
• Contribute data towards the preparation of financial statements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team player

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Experience with QuickBooks

Education

Post-secondary education in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team at Seair Seaplanes Ltd. – Senior Accountant

About Seair Seaplanes Ltd.:

Seair Seaplanes Ltd. is a recognized leader in regional air transportation, providing exceptional charter, scheduled and tour services along BC’s beautiful West Coast. As we continue to grow and expand our operations, we are looking for enthusiastic professionals to join our team and contribute to our ongoing success.

Position: Assistant Controller

Location: Richmond, BC

Compensation: $65,000 – $70,000 (commensurate with experience)

What You’ll Do

• Daily Operations & Accounts Payable
• Process Vendor Invoices & Payments: Review, verify, code, and enter vendors’ invoices. Work closely with vendors to resolve discrepancies, ensure timely processing of invoices, and schedule payments while adhering to company policies.
• Vendor Relationship Management: Serve as a point of contact for vendor inquiries, supporting positive vendor relationships and managing account reconciliations. Monitor vendor aging reports and help maintain strong standing with vendors.
• Expense Reports: Process employee expense claims, ensuring compliance with internal reimbursement policies.
• Month-End Close & Management Reporting
• Journal Entries & Adjustments: Assisting on accounting journal entries for accruals, adjustments, and general ledger maintenance.
• Bank & Account Reconciliations: Assisting on monthly bank and credit card reconciliations, investigate variances, and ensure all transactions are accurately recorded.
• Month-End Support: Provide critical support for the month-end close process by preparing account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and working papers. Analyze variances and help maintain a timely, smooth close.
• Financial Statement Preparation: Contribute data towards the preparation of financial statements and management reports. Work with the Controller/CFO to ensure all reporting is accurate and deadline-driven.
• Project Work & Financial Analysis
• Special Projects: Participate in accounting and finance projects such as process improvement initiatives, the implementation of new systems, or data migration tasks.
• Business Expansion Initiatives: With the business growing, engage in the setup and tracking of new projects, cost tracking, and supporting integration of new business lines into accounting processes.
• General Administration & Ad Hoc Support
• Records Management: Ensure all financial documents are accurately filed and maintained, both electronically and in hard copy, per company policy.
• Team Collaboration: Provide general administrative support to the finance and operations team as needed. Be prepared to take on a wide variety of ad hoc assignments and support cross-department projects.
• In summary, you'll play a key role in keeping our financial operations running smoothly, collaborating across teams, learning and applying the principles of full cycle accounting, and developing your expertise as an integral part of Seair Seaplanes’ continued success and expansion.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline. Actively working towards an accounting designation (CPA or equivalent) is preferred.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 3 years’ previous experience in full cycle accounting.
  • Previous experience with QuickBooks or a similar accounting software is required.
  • Experience with an ERP system is an asset.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is a must.
  • Familiarity with Power BI or other data visualization tools is an asset.
• Attributes:
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • A team player with a proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $65,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Location & Relocation

• Richmond, BC V7B 1W4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience

• Accounting: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person