Accountant

About the Company:

A well-established manufacturing company located in Maple Ridge, BC is seeking a detail-oriented Full cycle Accountant to join their team on a part time besis. The company is known for delivering high-quality, precision-engineered products to a wide range of industries across North America. This part-time role (up to 02 hours per week), with the potential to transition to full-time within a year, is an on-site position ideal for someone with a solid accounting background who is eager to contribute directly to the financial and operational success of a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

About the Role:

The Accountant will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of accounting, including maintaining financial records, preparing financial statements, processing journal entries, and using accounting software to manage company finances. Day-to-day tasks include cash management, regular reporting on financial performance to company leadership, month-end and year-end processing, and oversight of receivables, payables, and other financial functions at the company. The Accountant will also be responsible for certain administrative & human resources functions, including oversight of bi-weekly payroll and administering employees' benefits coverage.

This is an onsite role requiring 3-4 days per week in the office for the first 6-12 months. After 6-12 months, the candidate will have the option to work on a hybrid basis (1 day remote per week). During the initial 6-12 month period, candidates are required to be in the office on every day of each week.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Accounting Transaction: Maintain and process day-to-day accounting transactions.
• Payroll: Review & prepare bi-weekly payroll, prepare and file GST/PST, payroll remittances, T4 slips, and other statutory filings.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Process and manage all AP/AR transactions.
• Customer Shipment: Coordinate and process shipments to customers, including preparation of packing slips, bills of lading, and courier documentation.
• Bank Reconciliations: Reconcile bank accounts, credit card accounts, and other ledgers regularly.
• Month-End Closing: Perform month-end closing tasks such as journal entries, accruals, and preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Inventory Accounting: Record and track inventory transactions, update inventory valuations, and reconcile stock levels. Calculate and post COGS and inventory adjustments.
• General Ledger Maintenance: Maintain the general ledger and accounting records. Prepare and review financial reports, budgets, and variance analyses.
• Administration: Provide general administrative support to management.

Ideal Candidates:

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a strong accounting background. Industry experience is a plus. Ideal qualifications include:

• Mature professional with 5+ years experience & experience with full cycle accounting.
• Accounting background with an accounting degree/diploma or designation required.
• Organized, rigorous, able to implement and follow procedures, maintaining clear files & records.
• Self-starter and proactive, capable of working independently.
• Flexible and entrepreneurial, willing to pitch in, wear different hats and get the job done.
• Strong interpersonal skills – gets along well with others and is a team player.
• Experience with accounting software required (Sage 50 Ideal).
• Experience processing customer shipments, including customs and courier documentation required.
• Excellent Excel skills.
• Comfortable in Microsoft Word & PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of or manufacturing industry experience an asset.
• Experience with job costing and margin tracking an asset but not a requirement.

Compensation:

• Salary Range: $29-$41/hr, based on experience & fit for role.
• Bonus opportunity: 2% of base salary.
• Benefits not available for part-time employees.

How & When to Apply:

This search is moving quickly. There will be at least 2 interview steps. If you are interested, please get in touch with us soon We are also of course always open to referrals if the timing is not right for yourself but you know someone else who may be qualified for the role.

Please submit your resume (and a brief cover letter, if available) by emailing us at with "Full Cycle Accountant" in the subject line.