COBS Bread Looking for Accountant – Hybrid – Temporary 15 Month Contract at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Full Time

Accountant (Hybrid) – Temporary 15 Month Contract

Reports to: Financial Controller

Location: Vancouver, BC

Annual Salary: $60,000 – $65,000

We are looking for a self-starter and collaborative Accountant to join COBS Bread on temporary 15 month contract. This role will be responsible for the company’s accounting practices, full-cycle accounts receivable, preparation of period financial reports and cash flows as well as construction project reconciliations. The position will support annual audit and tax, and be responsible for preparation of statutory reporting requirements for both Canada and the USA.

Responsibilities Include:

• Oversee the maintenance of books of account (including but not limited to preparing checks, coding and posting invoices, preparing deposits, journal entries, reconciliations, petty cash).
• Prepare monthly / quarterly financial (profit and loss) statements for Financial Controller and VP of Finance
• Oversee full cycle accounts receivable and asset management
• Maintain quarterly and year-end working papers and spreadsheets, and assist with preparation for any audits or independent reviews with support from the Financial Controller and VP of Finance
• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory changes and impacts on the organization’s books of account.
• Responsible for managing the project reconciliation of new build projects and renovations
• Daily banking and monthly reconciliations
• Assisting with development and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures.
• Preparing monthly statutory returns.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field required
• CPA certification series preferred
• 3+ years of accounting experience in corporate and commercial environments
• 3+ years of experience in general ledger accounting such as a certificate or diploma in bookkeeping or accounting
• Experience in statutory reporting and remittances across multiple jurisdictions  
• General understanding of computerized accounting systems
• Intermediate skills in MS Word, Quick-books and Excel
• Excellent customer service and communication skills both verbal and written at all levels of the organization
• Accuracy and attention to detail while working under tight deadlines
• Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills
• High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts
• Understanding of accounting practices and procedures
• Knowledge of Sage/Accpac or other accounting software

Benefits

What’s in it for You

Not only do we have fresh COBS Bread product delivered daily to our Support Office, we offer some pretty sweet perks too!

• Flexible work arrangements with a combination of working in the Vancouver Support Office and remotely
• A work from home reimbursement to ensure you’re set up for success
• A great Extended Health & Dental Benefit, Group RRSP Matching, and Health Spending Account
• Paid sick and personal leave days
• Subsidized wellness program, and paid day for community service and volunteer time
• An open, ‘continuous-learning’ environment where professional development and career progression is encouraged
• Work within a dynamic, driven, high-achieving, close-knit and fun-loving team
• High level of autonomy and responsibility
• Complimentary self-serve kitchen of fresh produce, deli meats and of course, COBS Bread and treats!

We thank all applicants for their interest in COBS Bread but would like to advise that only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

COBS Bread is growing fast with plans to expand across North America. The company’s success can be attributed to the quality of our product, the development of our people and our warm and friendly customer service.

At COBS Bread, you get the growth of a start-up company backed by one of the world’s largest bakery franchises. We are part of the world’s most successful franchise bakery network – Bakers Delight – an Australian-owned company. Bakers Delight has been in operation since 1980 and has more than 700 bakeries across Australia, New Zealand, the United States and Canada.

Accessibility

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.