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About Left Coast Naturals:
Left Coast Naturals & Hippie Snacks is an organic and natural food manufacturer and distributor based in Burnaby, British Columbia and is the first distributor in North America to have a formal Non-GMO Policy. We distribute 30 brands, 200 bulk foods, and manufacture several brands of our own including Hippie Snacks and Left Coast Organics to grocery, specialty, and natural food stores across Western Canada and the United States. We are committed to serving the planet, the community, and our customers. We believe that food made right can make a difference. At our core we’re Good People providing Good Food.
Role:
The Accounting Support Specialist is a member of the LCN Accounting Team and is responsible for maintaining timely, accurate, and relevant financial, vendor, customer, and employee information in support of the objectives of the Strategic Plan.
Supervision Received: This position reports to the CFO.
Responsibilities:
- Adheres to the LCN code of conduct, Health & Safety policies, and the employee handbook.
- Completes all Human Resource related activities related to the position, including the development and execution of quarterly performance agreements.
Accounting & Finance:
- Processes Accounts Receivable debit memos timely and accurately.
- Processing Accounts Receivable and/or Accounts Payable using Sage BusinessVision.
- Maintains the accuracy of associated electronic and paper files.
- Ensures all Finance related statutory remittances and compliance filings are submitted on time.
- Maintains the internal financial control framework, informing the team of any deficiencies identified.
- Develops and maintains standard operating procedures related to their role.
- Filing, supply ordering, and other organizational tasks as needed.
Administration:
- Filling, supply ordering, and other organizational tasks as needed.
Skills & Education Required:
- Post-secondary diploma in Accounting/Bookkeeping/Business Administration.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a junior/clerk level Accounting & Finance position.
- General understanding of relevant accounting and tax principles.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong working knowledge and experience with ERP software applications.
- Detail oriented, with strong analytical skills and problem solving ability.
- Self-motivated and highly organized.
- Calm, professional, approachable, team player.
- High degree of fluency in written and spoken English.
Working Conditions:
- Works in an office environment, with extended periods at a desk and using a computer.
- Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, with some flexibility with starting and ending times.
- Overtime may be required during specific periods of the business cycle such as the Annual Audit.
Why Work with us? Our values are exemplified by the range of employee benefits we offer which include:
- Life Balance and Vacation Benefits including flexible works schedules, retirement transition program, flex days for personal use and paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s.
- Extended Health Benefits
- RRSP Matching Program
- Performance Bonuses
- Paid Community Service Days
- Environmental Cash Incentives for cycling or walking to work, taking public transportation, carpooling, buying organic groceries, making environmental improvements to households, buying a bicycle and car co-op membership, etc.
- Training and Professional Development
- Purchase Discounts and Samples
- Healthy organic breakfast program
- Company Sponsored Social Activities
- See the full list here: https://www.leftcoastnaturals.com/our-story/work-with-us/
- *This is a direct hire only, no recruiters, no phone calls
