Bevo Farms Looking for Junior Accountant at Langley, BC Full Time

Junior Accountant

ABOUT BEVO FARMS

Bevo Farms Ltd is the largest supplier of propagated plants in North America, providing greenhouses, field farms, nurseries, and wholesalers across the continent with healthy, vigorous, pest-and-disease-free plants. Bevo operates four facilities in the lower mainland of British Columbia and one facility in Edmonton, Alberta.

SUMMARY

We are looking for a self-motivated and hardworking Junior Accountant at our Langley location who can assist the Senior Accountant and CFO with various accounting tasks. The ideal candidate for this opportunity has a close eye for detail, will be well versed in accounting principles and be able to work comfortably with numbers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide accounting and clerical support
• Sales invoicing
• Update and maintain accounting journals and ledgers
• Update accounts receivable and perform reconciliations
• Reconciliation of statements and accounts
• Maintain asset files and depreciation schedules
• Assemble financial data and support for quarterly reviews and year-end audit
• Prepare and maintain accounting documents and records
• Assistance with other accounting duties and ad hoc projects
• Record payments received – cheques, direct wires, credit cards
• Collection of receivables from customers
• Month End closing procedures – bank recs, accruals, account reconciliations etc.
• Other administrative duties such as answering incoming phone calls
• Perform other additional duties as required

REQUIRED SKILLS OR QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of relevant experience in bookkeeping/fullcycle accounting
• BSc or Ba in accounting, finance or relevant field
• Enrollment or planned enrollment in CPA program is preferred
• Strong understanding of basic and intermediate accounting principles and practices
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures
• Hands-on experience in operating spreadsheets and accounting software
• Proficiency in MS Office 365 applications, particularly – Microsoft Excel
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV
• High degree of accuracy & attention to details
• Excellent organizing skills
• Customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and uphold company codes of conduct
• Knowledge and/or experience of ERP Software is considered an asset

MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS

• Legally permitted to work in Canada
• Reliable Transportation

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive wages with annual cost of living rate increase
• Group RRSP (employer matched)
• Benefits (medical and dental, life insurance, health spending account, etc.)
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Free parking
• Career advancement and development