Assistant controller Jobs in Abbotsford, BC

Our client, a leader in the agriculture industry, is looking for a detail-oriented Intermediate Accountant to join their team. Located in Abbotsford, BC, this role is essential in supporting the finance department by managing high-value accounts and contributing to the integrity of the organization’s financial reporting.

If you are a mature professional with an ownership mindset who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking on diverse accounting challenges, this is an excellent opportunity to support a respected organization.

Advantages
- Direct mentorship and collaboration with senior leadership (Controller and Assistant Controller)
- Gain specialized expertise in a complex, multi-entity corporate structure
- High-impact role where you manage significant financial cycles and key vendor partnerships
- Supportive office culture that values professional ownership and long-term career stability
- Fast-paced environment that offers a steep and rewarding learning curve

Responsibilities
- Provide leadership over full-cycle accounts payable for multiple entities, ensuring accurate coding and proper authorization
- Manage weekly payment cycles for major suppliers, including EFTs and wire transfers
- Act as a primary liaison with internal departments and critical vendors to resolve complex discrepancies and contractual issues
- Oversee inventory reconciliations and ensure accurate month-end reporting of related balance sheet accounts
- Maintain and enhance vendor master data integrity to ensure audit-ready records
- Perform period-end reconciliations for intercompany accounts, accruals, and other general ledger accounts
- Support the Controller with year-end close activities, audits, and special analytical projects
- Contribute to the overall efficiency of the team by identifying opportunities to strengthen internal controls

Qualifications
- Atleast 3 years of relevant industry experience
- Enrolled in or completed a CPA program, or an equivalent degree in accounting
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics GP is considered a strong asset
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel (pivot tables and data analysis)
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to interpret complex data, including unit conversions and multiple currency units

Summary
If you’d like to learn more about this role, feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/muycocrystal/

Or email me directly at: crystal.muyco@randstad.ca

** We thank all applicants for their interest in this exciting opportunity; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.