STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Job description
STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Company: Canfisco Group (www.canfisco.com)

Location: Vancouver, BC (free employee parking)

Reports To: Accounting Manager

Annual Salary: $70,000 - $75,000, commensurate with job-related knowledge, skills, and experience

Office Hours: 8 am – 4.30 pm; Onsite, flexible start and end time

Annual Vacation: 3 weeks

Benefits: Extended Health, Dental, Group RRSP, Short Term Disability, Long Term

Disability, Life Insurance, Travel Insurance, Accidental Death

Dismemberment, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

The Canfisco Group (Canfisco) is a leader in the commercial fishing industry, with 120 years of experience in the seafood sector. Canfisco harvests, processes, and markets sustainable seafood products from the coastal waters of British Columbia and Alaska, shipping them to over 40 countries worldwide.

Canfisco has a diverse organizational structure with operations in Canada (British Columbia) and the United States (Washington and Alaska), employing over 3900 employees and fish harvesters during the peak season.

THE ROLE:

The Staff Accountant is part of the Vancouver head office team and works closely with the Controller and Accounting Manager to support B.C. operations. Job duties are dynamic and involve many moving parts. This position requires attention to detail, a high degree of accuracy, strong communication skills, and a collaborative approach.

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES:

o Accounting professional with 5 years of progressive experience.

o Degree or Diploma in accounting or finance.

o Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and

data management.

o Experience in inventory tracking, raw material allocation, and finished goods costing.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Inventory purchasing, raw material allocation, and finished goods costing.
• Inventory reconciliations.
• Bank reconciliations.
• Prepaids, interledger, and intercompany reconciliations
• Maintain fixed asset ledger, amortization schedule, and calculate gain/loss on disposal.
• Support monthly/quarterly closing activities, including reconciling various balance sheet accounts and preparing lead sheets, liaising with the external auditor.
• Prepare periodic journal entries for adjustments and accruals.
• Prepare various analytical reports as directed.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION /EXPERIENCE / SKILLS):

o 5 years of progressive accounting experience required.

o Business degree or diploma with a specialization in accounting or finance.
• Inventory management experience required (i.e., production orders, inventory reconciliation, etc.).
• Knowledge of ERP (i.e., Microsoft Dynamics series) is an asset.

o Team player who can work in a fast-paced environment to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent follow-up, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy to ensure high-quality of work.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.

WHAT WE OFFER:

o Work Environment – dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive, where no two days are ever the same!

o Compensation – a competitive compensation package which includes a commitment to performance-based bonuses and pay increases.

o Career Progression – excellent opportunities for growth, learning, and advancement as part of the company’s succession plan.

o Diverse Team – a multi-ethnic and multi-generational team at all levels of the organization.

o Learning and Development – an organization that values, encourages, and supports learning.

o Mentorship - the opportunity to be mentored by leaders in the food manufacturing industry.

TO APPLY:

Click the link below to upload your resume and chat with our AI Recruiter.

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Be prepared for a 15-minute conversation to talk about your qualifications, experience, and tell us why you are the right candidate for this role.

You will also get a better understanding of the role and what we are looking for. Our AI Recruiter is available 24/7, so feel free to get started at whatever time works best for you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Experience:
• Accounting: 5 years (required)

Language:
• English (required)

Work Location: In person Read more