Ecofish Research Looking for Administrative and Accounting Assistant at Courtenay, BC Full Time

WHO IS ECOFISH LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for a dedicated and hard-working Administrative and Accounting Assistant to join our growing team! We will provide an opportunity to join a team of experienced and skilled professionals who thrive on innovation, collaboration, and integrity. While working alongside Ecofish experts in your field, we will support your career goals by providing great opportunities for growth and advancement through mentorship, training, and other professional development opportunities.

Please note that this is a one-year temporary contract, with the possibility to transition to permanent.

WHY ECOFISH?

The environment needs our help, and we are up to the challenge. At Ecofish, we have made the environment our life’s work, as reflected by our mission: Creating and implementing innovative environmental designs and practices to create solutions that assist and support industry and government, deliver green, sustainable developments.

To achieve our mission, our team is the embodiment of our values:

• Professional: We are competent, honest, ethical, reliable, and certified by accredited
• Ethical: We consistently meet or surpass environmental laws, regulations, and guidelines to minimize impacts on
• Educated: We use our knowledge and that of our peers to create durable and intelligent solutions.
• Cooperative: We work as a team with our colleagues, clients, and suppliers.

Ecofish incorporates these values in all aspects of our work. Social responsibility is at the core of our mission. Internally and externally, we bring a strong willingness to be cooperative and supportive of our clients, employees, and suppliers.

WONDERING WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR?

Your role will require you to bring a high standard of planning and coordination to your daily work. These responsibilities will be in your domain:

• Entering invoices and expenses into accounting software
• Reconciling accounts
• Supporting the expense processing and payment processes
• Assisting with month-end and year-end reports
• Assisting the Corporate department with administrative tasks, as necessary.
• Providing support to the Executive Director as needed

THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS WE ARE LOOKING FOR.

• Post-secondary diploma in accounting, business administration, or related field.
• 3-5 years’ experience in an accounting, accounts receivable, or accounts payable role.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office Suite.
• Experience with Sage and Deltek Vantagepoint is an asset.
• Reliable, highly organized, motivated
• Experience in a fast paced, high volume customer service facing role
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality, and excellence are key
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written with strong inter-personal skills.

Applications will be accepted until the role is filled. Only those applicants that are selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.