Vessel Accountant - Canada

Pacific Seafood; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Vessel Accountant to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for processing fish tickets and reconciling payments to fishermen, ensuring compliance with state regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting principles and experience with accounting software. This opportunity offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, making it a great place to grow your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Product Purchase Program

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in accounting or a related role.
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Process fish tickets and reconcile fishing vessel payables.
• Coordinate with various managers and ensure compliance.

Skills

Accounting Principles

Attention to Detail

Accounting Software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Education

Two-Year Accounting Diploma

Four-Year Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Accounting Software

Job description

At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are a family-owned, excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members’ personal and professional growth, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Teamwork, Productivity, Quality, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.

Summary:

The Vessel Accountant at Pacific Seafood will process fish tickets and complete the reconciliation of fishing vessel payables which are a vital part of what we do as they are how our fisherman get paid. This information is used to report fishing activity to the appropriate state agencies. This role is ideal for people with strong attention to detail and solid knowledge of accounting principles

Key Responsibilities:

1.Transaction Processing and Vessel Communication:

• Coordinate with Division Leader, Fleet Manager, General Manager, and Controller
• Liaison between company and vessel on boat loan requests, payments, inquiries
• Completion of Vessel Settlements; Pricing, Prepaids, etc.
• Assist with financial period close processes.

2.Compliance and Reconciliation Management:

• Ensure net payments to boats are reconciled with ice, bait and fuel purchases across all operations
• Reconciliation; Bank Accounts and Balance Sheets
• Government Reporting (T4, WCB, GST, etc.)
• Assist with Financial Reporting and Forecasting/Fishing Plan

Additional responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary to support the overall goals and objectives of the position.

What you Bring to Pacific Seafood:

Required:

• A two-year accounting diploma.
• 2-4 years of experience in accounting, or a related role.
• Proficient experience using accounting software, Word, and Excel.

Preferred:

• A 4-year degree in accounting, finance or related field from an accredited institution

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member:

• Must be available to work Monday–Friday during regular working hours, with occasional weekend duties.
• Ability to maintain a stationary position 80% of the time, with intermittent walking, standing, bending, reaching, and/or crawling.
• Ability to move and transport documents, equipment, or other items weighing up to 50 pounds across various locations for different team members, departments, and events.
• Capable of occasional travel as required by duties, demonstrating efficiency and effectiveness in diverse locations.
• Capable of operating a computer and other office productivity machinery, including a calculator, copy machine, and printer.
• Capable of frequently communicating with team members and stakeholders, accurately conveying detailed or important spoken instructions.
• Capable of perceiving visuals for activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer screen, and engaging in extensive reading.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000 Canadian exchange

Total Compensation:

At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to:

• Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match.
• Paid time off for all regular FT team members, to include paid sick, vacation, holiday, and personal time.
• Employee Assistance Program- Confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance provided at no charge to Team Members and immediate family members
• Product purchase program.

Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.