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Accountant

Accountant

QAI LaboratoriesBurnaby, BC, CA
30+ days ago
Salary
CAD50000–CAD60000 yearly
Job description

DUTIES :

The successful candidate will perform, but not be limited to, the following duties :

  • Provides a central accounts payable help desk service to employees and suppliers. Process up to 50 invoices per day.
  • Monitors and responds to enquiries from the Accounts Payable mailbox and telephone number related to invoices, payments, employee expenses and records stored in various systems in a timely manner.
  • Processes accounts payable payments in accordance with policies and procedures by :  matching invoices to purchase orders and receiving reports; verifying calculations, currency of payment; quantities and merchandise on source documents (such as invoices, expense statements and cheque requisitions); checking invoice approvals, cost center and authority level in the system; entering payment information into system; reconciling payments made to suppliers’ statements; researching differences and following-up to discuss and resolve problems with suppliers.
  • Reconciles bank and credit card statements.
  • Prepares / Issues Monthly Adjustments and Financial Statements.
  • Assists / Prepares Yearly Adjustments and Financial Statements.
  • Reports monthly GST and income tax installation.
  • Ensures that the information in the accounting software is kept current.
  • Ensures the local information in the “Current Customer Database” is current.
  • Ensures compliance of Accounting Policies & Procedures are followed
  • Be the Controller’s deputy for supervising finance issues as the Administrative Facilitator.
  • Maintains accounting database up-to-date.
  • Updates / Maintains chart of accounts.
  • Works with Division Managers / Location Managers on discrepancies on Financial Reporting.
  • Assists in developing and implementing accounting policies and procedures.
  • Identify and resolve accounting issues.
  • Supervise controls for accounting procedures and systems
  • Responsible for training accounting team
  • Maintain office service by organizing office operations and procedures; controlling correspondence, designing filing systems, reviewing supply requisitions for indirect purchases for office, assigning and monitoring clerical functions.

QUALIFICATIONS :   The successful candidate will :

  • Must have an Accounting degree and 5+ years’ experience in accounting
  • Advanced knowledge of QuickBooks Enterprise and Excel
  • Ability to function as a team player

    • Key Technical Competence :

  • Working knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles.
  • Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems.
  • Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
  • Ability to process written information into an automated accounting system in a timely manner.
  • Ability to identify deadlines and requirements and self-motivated to meet these requirements.