Accounting Technician

**Position Title**: Accounting Technician

**Department**:Finance

**Location**: Richmond, BC

**Duration**:Full-time, Permanent

**Hours of Work**: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

**The Purpose**:
**The Path**:
**Accounts Payable (AP)**:

- Maintain AP financial records and outlook inbox
- Maintain and match PO invoices to Receipts
- Enter AP invoices into accounting system (Sedona Systems)
- Responsible for inquiring and reporting on any errors found in vendor bills, receiving reports and/or expense reports
- Assist with Commodity taxes
- Calculate and submit payments for employee expense reports
- Prepare weekly cheque run, to include calculating and preparing checks for utilities and other bills
- Reconcile corporate credit card statements (TD & Desjardin)
- Maintain manual information filing systems
- Answer telephone and electronic enquiries
- Update AP reports and schedules
- Compile data and other information to support audit activities
- Assist with reconciling Balance Sheet accounts such Open PO receipts, accruals and prepaids
- Assist with establishing, maintaining, and balancing Accounts Payable subledger to general ledger using our computerized accounting system

**Accounts Receivable (AR)**:

- Manage daily electronic bank deposits
- Reconcile and process all customer payment methods (cheque, EFT, pre-authorized debit)
- Maintain AR subledger accuracy with timely processing of payment on customer’s account into the accounting system (Sedona System).

**Inventory Control**:

- Execute inventory counts of technician vehicles, recording data, and pre-analyze discrepancies for manager’s approval

**General**:Other accounting projects and/or duties as required

**The People: Interactions**

The Accounting Technician reports to the Controller. Key internal interactions include members of the Executive, Finance group and employees. External interactions are with vendors/suppliers of Vancouver Fire, Radius Security, National Fire Safety Planners, and contractors/subcontractors.

**The Person**:
**Technical & Expertise**:

- 1-3 years of experience in a similar role
- General knowledge of accounting practices
- Excellent computer skills and familiarity with commonly used accounting and office programs
- Understanding of GST/PST regulations
- Experience with multi-branch, currency & entity company structure is an asset
- Completion of College/University programs related to Accounting or Business is an asset

**Interpersonal Intelligence**
- Strong communicator, both written and verbal
- Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
- Exceptional well-organized and detail-oriented
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Critical thinker with a strong ability to troubleshoot when problems arise
- Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Be curious to explore, investigate and understand business operations and structure
- Embrace change & growth, and initiate continuous improvements
- Be a great teammate, have fun & build strong relationships with internal & external customers

**WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US**:

- Competitive Compensation & Benefits Package, including RRSP Matching, Monthly ‘Hit the Target’ Bonus, Gym Discount & Corporate Donation Matching.
- Supportive Leadership Team who are excited to see you thrive in your role. We are very passionate about continuous learning and development and offer an Education Reimbursement Program.
- Autonomy & freedom to innovate and build processes. You will get to take great pride in leading continuous improvement initiatives and seeing the direct impact of your efforts alongside your team.
- Strong family-oriented company culture with strong core values (our DNA) and year-round company events/activities (Annual Summer BBQ & Christmas/Holiday Party, pub nights, bowling nights, potlucks, bake sales, virtual gaming, etc)
- Pride in working for a company that is dedicated to the life-safety of it’s community
- Job Security, as our industry is an essential service and we are actively growing
- Great central office location with beautiful river-side trails
- Opportunities to join various committees dedicated to improving engagement within the company and supporting our community at large (some examples include: Community Matters Team, Social Committee, Engagement Committee, Technology to Empower People, and Facilities Improvement Committee)
- Opportunities for community involvement, fundraising, and volunteerism

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Richmond, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Accounting: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person