Contract Bookkeeper (Accounting & Finance)

  Skana Forest Products Ltd

  Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

Skana Forest Products Ltd. has an opportunity for a Contract Bookkeeper (3 to 5 weeks term cover medical leave) based out of our Richmond, BC office.  The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual with strong interpersonal and organizational skills. The ideal candidate would have a very strong aptitude for using technology to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of all processes and procedures. 

Reporting directly to the Director of Finance and Administration, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Pay supplier invoices in a timely manner,
• Take all reasonable discounts on supplier invoices,
• Pay any debt as it comes due for payment,
• Issue invoices to customers,
• Ensure that receivables are collected promptly,
• Record cash receipts and make bank deposits,
• Conduct periodic reconciliations of all accounts to ensure their accuracy,
• Assemble information for external auditors for the annual review,
• Maintain an orderly accounting filing system,
• Process payroll in a timely manner,
• Establishing work schedules and procedures,
• Resolving work related issues,
• Tracking and recording shipments - shipping, receiving and inventory transactions,
• Accurate data entry for all inventory transactions,
• Keeping up-to-date inventory records (quantity on hand and landed cost),
• Complying with local, provincial and federal government reporting requirements, and if necessary, international reporting requirements, and
• Providing clerical and administrative support to management, as needed.

Requirements

• Business Certificate or Diploma from an accredited institution,
• Minimum of 2 years accounting or bookkeeping experience,
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills,
• Possess strong financial acumen,
• Ability to work independently and work in team environment,
• Knowledge of bookkeeping and generally accepted accounting principles,
• Working knowledge of Quickbooks accounting software package is a must,
• Strong computer aptitude and proficiency is required and knowledge of Filemaker is an asset, and
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with attention to detail.

Compensation

Compensation package will be competitive and is dependent upon experience.

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