Accounting Assistant

Job No: ASC12
Location: Burnaby

Established in 1929, Armature Electric Ltd (AEL) continues to be British Columbia’s premier electro-mechanical service center and electric motor provider. Located in Burnaby, BC in our purpose-built modern facility, we continue to solve problems and provide premium products to our customers all over the world with our global reach for sales, service and repair of power distribution, medium and high voltage motors, and generators.

We are currently looking for an Accounting Assistant. 

 What you will be doing:

  • Process accounts and incoming/outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
  • Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts receivable/payable data
  • Prepare bills, invoices, and bank deposits; as well as pay runs and expense reimbursements.
  • Reconcile the accounts receivable/payable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
  • Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by resolving clients’ billing issues and reconciling vendor accounts
  • Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients
  • Complete credit application, including gathering credit information, conducting trade references and communicating with the customers
  • Manage periodic government remittances including sales taxes and CARMS
  • Perform month-end and year-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries and reconciliation of accounts
  • Assist in the preparation of the monthly financial reports and analyses
  • Assist on internal audits and year-end audit
  • Assist in general financial management and analysis
  • Preparing and managing payroll through a third-party service provider
  • Assist in some administrative duties as necessary
  • Perform other duties as assigned

What we will give you:

  • Competitive salary
  • Full extended Heath & Dental Benefits
  • RRSP matching on Day 1 of employment
  • Education funding opportunities
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Fun team and company-sponsored functions

What we need from you:

  • Degree/Diploma in Business/Accounting/Finance
  • 3+ years of relevant accounting experience
  • Good organizational skills
  • Proficient in MS Office with advanced Excel skills
  • Knowledge of an accounting information system is a plus
  • Experience in processing payroll is an asset
  • High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Confidentiality and integrity

Personal Attributes

  • High-energy individual: one who is comfortable playing in a fast-paced, business environment
  • Demonstrated ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously, staying organized and consistently meeting deadlines
  • Strong inter-personal and communication skills

Armature is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

 

 

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Established in 1929, Armature Electric Ltd (AEL) continues to be British Columbia’s premier electro-mechanical service center and electric motor provider. Located in Burnaby, BC in our purpose-built modern facility, we continue to solve problems and provide premium products to our customers all over the world with our global reach for sales, service and repair of power distribution, medium and high voltage motors, and generators.
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