What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Accountant position at Fresh Direct Produce?
As one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, Emperor Specialty Foods is looking for a Junior Accountant to join our Vancouver team!
This permanent part-time position reports to our Assistant Accounting Manager and is responsible for handling day-to-day accounts payable and receivable activities as well as other accounting and administrative duties, in an effective and efficient manner. The successful candidate will have a good fundamental base of accounting basics and be a mature and responsible team collaborator who also works well independently. Responsibilities include the following:
Accounting:
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Recording financial transactions (sales, purchases, expenses) into the accounting system
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Performing reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, and issuing invoices
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Processing G/L entries to ensure a proper recording of all business transactions
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Verifying and processing supplier invoices and following up on overdue invoices
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Following up on outstanding customer invoices and sending payment reminders to customers
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Reconciling cash receipts and payments
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Recording credit card transactions, collecting credit receipts, and reconciling credit statements
- Performing credit checks on new customers
- Preparing EBITDA forecast
Administration
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Generating purchase orders and placing orders with packaging suppliers
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Updating customer and supplier information in Envio and Sage
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Answer incoming calls and direct them as needed
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Overseeing Paypal Account
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Creating accounts for new users
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Creating SKU for new items
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Order office supplies (coffee, cartridges, paper, etc.)
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Collaborating and supporting employee events
Qualifications
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A minimum of 1-year hands-on bookkeeping and general accounting experience
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Post-secondary degree or diploma in accounting or equivalent experience
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Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, Windows, Sage, QuickBooks or similar
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Good interpersonal and communication skills
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Strong organizational skills
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Effective conflict resolution skills
What we offer
We offer a competitive compensation package that includes a base salary, a discretionary annual bonus, and great development opportunities!