Sierra Flower Trading is the largest importer and distributor of fresh cut flowers in Canada. We are currently looking to hire an intermediate Accountant to join our team. The key objective of this role is to provide direct support to the Controller in the preperation of financial reports and analyses that are pertinent to the company's management. This is a 6-month contract that could lead to a permanent position.
Accounts Payable (15%):
Code, verify, and enter supplier invoices into Acomba
Issue cheques and prepare electronic transfers according to required payment terms, then submits them for signature
Send electronic payment details by email
Review supplier statements and ensures all invoices have been received
Prepare and make bank deposits and mail cheques
Perform any other related tasks
Accounts Receivable (25%):
Prepare and make bank deposits
Enter customer payments into Acomba, verify coding, and communicates with the Sales team when issues arise.
Creates new customer accounts in the system
Processes credit card payments
Reviews accounts based on payment terms and follow the collection procedure
Month-End (60%):
Participates in the month-end closing process
Perform bank reconciliations
Prepares journal entries for accounts payable and accounts receivable
Performs analysis and reconciliations of certain general ledger accounts
Assist with physical inventory counts
Prepare various reports
Performs any other related tasks
Academic backround / Professional Experience
Bachelor of Accounting or equivalent
7-10 years of experience in accounting with a good understanding of ASPE principles
Competencies and requirement
Strong Ability to meet deadlines and multitask as well as work in a fast paced environment
Dynamic with proven analytical skills and good team spirit
Detail oriented
Bilingual (Written and oral)
Excellent knowledge of Excel (including pivot tables, vlookups, etc)
