Accounting Manager

**Job description**

**Primary Objective**

Sunrider International is a multinational corporation seeking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join its Canadian office in Port Coquitlam, BC, on a full-time basis.

Reporting to the Regional Finance Manager and as a department head, the Accounting Manager is responsible for all of the day-to-day transactional activities of the Accounting Department and manages all aspects of Finance and Accounting relating to the Company.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Issue protection of the company assets through the establishment of controls and procedures.
- Implement and practice at all times the policies and procedures of Sunrider.
- Development and implementation of accounting and internal control systems and procedures.
- Management accounting, including the preparation of semi-monthly and monthly reports to USA headquarters, and all relevant governmental compliance reporting, including taxation.
- Financial reporting, including the preparation of monthly and yearly reports, forecasts and budgets.
- Relationships with outside independent auditors, banks, legal advisors, governmental agencies, customs brokers and insurance companies.
- Canada Border Services Agency, Canada-USA Certificates of Origin, maintain and update Certificates of Origin for importation purposes.
- Canada Revenue Agency, T4A and Revenue Quebec RL1, yearly filing of T4A and RL1 for IBOs and NR4 for Non-Resident IBOs.
- Training of Finance/Accounting staff.

**Qualifications and Skills**
- Professional accounting designation with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role. Experience in public accounting is an asset.
- Possess an excellent understanding of accounting principles and Canadian tax compliance.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong commitment to professional and client service excellence.
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Proficiency with MS Office (advanced Excel) and proficiency in Oracle is an asset.
- Ability to establish priorities, multi-task, and provide accurate and timely information.
- Ability to deal effectively and diplomatically with people at all levels in the organization.
- Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.

**Applicable Core Competencies**
- Integrity - Be honest, dependable, maintaining a strong work ethic; work diligently, follow company policies, respect co-workers, build trust and exhibit professional and responsible behaviour.
- Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives.
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems time efficiently; Gathers and analyzes information; Develops solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason.
- Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively; Listens and gets clarification when necessary.
- Written Communication - Writes clearly and concisely; Edits work; Varies writing style to meet specific needs; Presents data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
- Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment. Manages competing demands; Able to handle frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Accounting: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-02-14