Oppy Looking for Accounting Specialist at Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada Full Time

About Oppy

Grow our tomorrow. Celebrating over 160 years in business, we are one of North America’s top fresh produce sales and marketing companies. We bring over 100 varieties of produce from more than 20 different countries to the market. Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the past 20 years and one of Canada’s (and BC’s) Top Employers, our business is managed by a team of dedicated professionals delivering exceptional service from over a dozen offices throughout North and South America. And, because a healthy planet is essential to our growers, customers, and all of us at Oppenheimer, sustainability plays a vital role in everything we do.

Recognized as a Top 100 Employer and Canada’s Best Managed Companies (for the last 20 years!), our diverse team of dedicated professionals collaborate and make connections across our locations throughout North and South America. We owe our success to our adaptability, innovative and entrepreneurial approach, our commitment to our people, and the incredible relationships we build. We are looking for talented people who love a fast-paced, dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and career in a sector with abundant opportunity. Grow your tomorrow with us, today.

Overview

Are you an impeccable communicator and team player with the ability to work collaboratively with various departments? Have you been called a resilient and adaptable contributor that possesses excellent critical thinking skills and relentless grit? Are you the go-to for all things tech,with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel? Do you possess an eagle-eye for detail and ability to analyze and process large amounts of accounting data/transactions? If so, The Oppenheimer Group (Oppy to our friends), has an exciting opportunity for an Accounting Specialist. If you are accomplished and resilient individual who excels in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, then come join a dedicated team of likeminded professionals who are passionate about excellence in accounting and driving success through their collaborative efforts. At Oppy, we value your commitment to precision and your knack for deciphering complex financial information. As an Accounting Specialist, you will not only play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy of our financial records, but also contribute to the strategic decision-making process by providing insights drawn from your meticulous analyses.

Accountabilities

• Oversees the expense reconciliation and invoicing for monthly advertising and promotion, advertising fund and direct cost expenses.
• Prepares monthly fruit loss claims, supporting with report conversion, claim uploads and troubleshooting within the Zespri Claims Portal as needed.
• Reconciles all Zespri Open items in addition to preparing purchase documents, submitting weekly wire payments, and accruing for seasonal Canadian purchases, ensuring all Zespri billings are reconciled in Optimo system reports with clear audit trails.
• Tracks all Zespri sales and commissions and creates journal entry adjustments upon meeting revenue tiers.
• Monitors the Grower Settlement Console to ensure timely and accurate grower settlements, escalating issues to relevant departments to facilitate prompt resolution and assisting the Grower Accountant team with inquiries that might delay settlement finalization where needed.
• Leads Zespri audits by preparing and submitting applicable reports, providing samples and clarifying auditor queries.
• Directs the Season-end Revenue Reconciliation process, consolidating purchases, claims, and sales in a comprehensive format to reconcile balances between Oppy and Zespri.
• Serves as a liaison between various Oppy departments, including Finance, Sales, Operations, Manufacturing & Warehouse, Inventory, and Category Management; identifying and bridging communication gaps to ensure efficient fulfillment of all Zespri requirements.
• Collaborates with key Zespri contacts within Zespri International Ltd and New Zealand Kiwi Holdings to address and fulfill ad hoc requests related to reporting, billing, and purchases.
• Assists other grower accounting team members with training and development, proactively contributing to building bench strength and knowledge within the department.

Required Knowledge & Abilities

• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, analyzing large data sets and functions including VLOOKUP, IF, COUNTIF, OR, AND, SUM, INDEX, LOOKUP, GETPIVOTDATA), working knowledge of Word and Outlook.
• Knowledge of USDA regulations and other produce-related industry regulations and standards in both Canada and the US is an asset.
• Strong analytical skills with an ability to problem solve and make appropriate accounting recommendations and decisions.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication (written & verbal) and customer service skills; ability to work effectively with multiple departments and forge strong relationships within the grower accounting team and with all other stakeholders.
• Proven ability in exercising good judgement and critical thinking skills; demonstrates a high level of integrity, ethics, and professionalism at all times.
• Strong organization and time management skills; ability to prioritize multiple demands in a timely manner.
• Self-motivated with high standards/attention to detail; ability to set priorities and work accurately within tight deadlines in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
• Maintains a collaborative approach and enjoys coaching and/or training junior team members to consistently build team knowledge and skill.
• Positive and engaging attitude, with a commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and fun working environment.

Ideal Qualifications

• Degree, diploma in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum, 2 – 4 years’ experience in an accounting environment.

Why Join Oppy?

• We are an established leader in the fresh produce industry, continuously working to improve, innovate and disrupt the norm. Oppy is a place where you are encouraged to contribute and can have a meaningful impact.
• We have a strong culture with terrific people that care about the business and each other. We want our people to grow and succeed.
• We support your professional development and health with educational reimbursement and wellness programs.
• We offer a hybrid work model with a mix of in-office and at-home.
• We offer a competitive total compensation package that includes pension, health spending account, profit sharing, educational support, and great benefits!

We extend our sincere appreciation for your interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.