Accounting jobs in Headquarters, BC

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BOOKKEEPER / ACCOUNTING POSITION AVAILABLE

If you are a highly motivated, detail oriented, experienced Bookkeeper with Financial Accounting Knowledge, who is result driven, Avid and its sister companies, will be the place of employment for you. We are a fast-paced insurance brokerage, proudly located in Wilcox, Saskatchewan, home of the Notre Dame Hounds and Athol Murray College of Notre Dame. When considering education and sports this community is one of the best. Relocation and or housing negotiable for the ideal candidate.

Previous experience in the insurance industry is not mandatory; however, it will be scored as an attribute in the hiring process.

JOB RESPONSIBILITES INCLUDE:

· Communicating and liaise with individuals and accounting staff calling/emailing to the business office with respect to Finance related matters

· Data Entry to Broker Management Accounting Software and Simply Accounting

· Creating invoices using Accounting Software Program(s) and monitor accounts receivable

· Create and maintain complex Excel charts and spreadsheets

·Monthly sales reconciliations, bank reconciliations, insurance company and inter-company/inter-owner reconciliations, using a manual process

· Entry and retention of Journal Entries to Broker Management Software, following signed off approval from Management

· Processing weekly, monthly and annual financial and other reports for regular review by Management

· Prepare and maintain financial records including in-house financial statements

· Create cash flow projects and other statistical, financial and accounting related reports for Management

· Liaise with Accounting Team on an ongoing basis to ensure timely and smooth data entry and reconciliation of accounts

· Liaison with external Accountant, in preparation of year end, providing all year end related documents, reports and reconciliations in a prudent manner

· Work with Auditors, in the event of Audit, including Audit preparation,

· Calculate and Prepare Payroll

· Participate in financial, accounting and business development meetings with Avid Staff and/or Board of Directors

· Other duties that may be assigned from time to time as requested by Management and assigned to this position

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor of Business Administration with a Major in Accounting with 10 years work experience for a Canadian Company

OR consideration will also be given to

· A minimum of 12 years of verifiable experience working for a Canadian company with proven skills and a College Diploma in Bookkeeping &/or Accounting

SPECIFIC SKILLS:

· Proficient Power Broker, Broker Management Systems is a definite asset

· Proficient with Simply Accounting is a definite asset

· Advanced working knowledge of Excel, being able to produce and apply complex Excel formulas, charts and spreadsheets

· Ability to speak, read, write and understand difficult verbal and written English is compulsory

· Work independently and problem solve through complex financial and accounting related assignments and functions

· Possessing 12 or more years of sound working knowledge of Canadian accounting and bookkeeping standards is a definite attribute

SALARY:

· Commensurate with qualifications and experience and may or may not include relocation benefits, housing and a vehicle

PLEASE SUBMIT RESUME BY EMAIL TO carla@avidnorth.ca

Position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found however; desired start date is immediately

Pay: From $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Housing allowance
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision care

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Bookkeeping/Accounting : 10 years (required)
• Bookkeeping : 10 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In person