Residing within the Finance team of PHR and ACT, the Junior Accountant is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations for both PHR and ACT stores. The Junior accountant will work closely with the finance team as well as operational leadership teams to achieve company objectives.
POSITION: Junior Accountant
REPORTS TO: Corporate Controller
LOCATION: Vancouver, BC
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(other duties may be assigned, as required)
- Bank reconciliation of multiple bank accounts and credit cards
- Prepares and processes accounts payable invoices, cheques, wire transfer, and EFT payments
- Assist in the month end close process
- Support the team to generate internal reports
- Regular Balance sheet reconciliation
- Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date, taking advantage of vendor terms, where appropriate
- Corresponds with vendors and respond to inquiries
- Sort and file all paid invoices and other documents, as required
- Resolve invoice discrepancies
- Assist with vendor and account reconciliations
- Support the team in the budgeting process
- Support the team in responding to audit and bank enquiries
- Ensure SAGE 300 is updated regularly for accuracy of vendor contact and address information
- Various ad hoc and special projects
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1-2 years of accounting experience in a similar role
- A diploma or degree in accounting
- Completion or near completion of the CPA PEP program
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) and SAGE 300 or other accounting software
- Impeccable accuracy with numbers and high level of attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Understanding of databases is considered an asset
- Professional demeanor and presentation
- Ability to work proactively both independently and in a team environment
- Strong work ethic with ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced workplace
- Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet, professional manner