General Accountant

About Us : This is an opportunity to join our rapidly growing team. Here at Pearl West, we are a rapidly growing business within the e-commerce industry focusing on buying, selling, and launching brands.

Over the last few years, we have grown at an average rate of 30% each year. This newly-created position will be an integral part of our team as we embark on the next phase of our growth.

Established in 2018, Pearl West is quickly becoming a leader in offering the industry. Our creative marketing campaigns have quickly earned us brand recognition, and a reputation for being a breath of fresh air in our industry.

We believe that business needs to be innovative and creative in order to thrive, and we think it’s important to provide an exciting and vibrant place to work.

Culture is the driving force to our success and feeds into every aspect of what we do. But we admit we’re not for everyone.

We’re successful because we have high standards, work hard, and hire smart people with strong critical thinking skills people who are honest and confident enough to say I don’t know BUT I’ll find out! People whose burning questions during interviews include How many sick and vacation days do I get?

need not apply. Your time here will be fast and furious and quite the ride. But the rewards are plentiful. Position Overview : We are seeking to hire a full-time, collaborative and diligent General Accountant to help manage full cycle accounting, bookkeeping, research and analyze accounts, keep up with current accounting technology, and ensure financial accountability.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, keen, and willing to step up and lead our extremely active and thriving financial department.

Excellent accounting skills paired with a gift for setting up and managing efficient, reliable accounting systems and practices will put you at the top of our candidate list.

The environment is fast-paced and dynamic, and the learning potential for candidates interested in delivering products online is high.

We are more than just another company. We are building a growing enterprise interested in rewarding challenges, fostering well-rounded talent, and making an impact on the consumer brand industry.

We're looking for a good fit for our bright and energetic team. The ideal candidate must possess extensive Excel experience and familiarity with Quickbooks, Income Statements, and Balance Sheets , as well as experience with E-commerce, Inventory Accounting, Holding Company Accounting, and Cross-Border Accounting.

The position requires confident mathematical skills and a horror for making mistakes, as the General Accountant will be responsible for authorizing large and frequent transactions.

Key Responsibilities : Full Cycle Accounting Bookkeeping Generating Financial Statements Accounts Receivable - Perform reconciliations for the company’s sales, deposits, and fees Data entry / recording bank account balances Monitoring cash accounts Data analysis / projecting monthly merchant fees Accounts Payable calculate payouts for vendors, partners, and clients.

Provide support to the accounting team, including financial reporting, record keeping, filing, and organization Maintain accurate filing system for all payables, receivables, and other documents Maintain up to date files Not responsible for filing taxes / VAT / GST / HST / etc, but will help organize data in-house and work with contractors to ensure accuracy of reports Analyze current accounting procedures;

recommend changes Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential General administrative tasks such as issuing payroll, sending out wires, checks, and calendar reminders Requirements : Highly attentive to detail Self-motivated, can learn quickly and work independently Organized, systematic, and able to identify and address accounting issues Professional yet friendly Cooperative, adaptable, and willing to take on new projects Skilled in communication Observant and composed under pressure Punctual, can meet deadlines in a timely manner Internet and computer savvy Team player Schedule : Monday to Friday Weekends as needed NOTE : Applicants must be based in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Powered by JazzHR