Office Accountant / Administrator, Vancouver

Scope of Position

The Office Accountant / Administrator will realize an opportunity to contribute to the accounting and administration functions during the rapid growth of Sempa Power Systems. This opportunity will appeal to an individual looking to obtain accounting experience and manage the office while working with a fun and energetic team.

Responsibilities

The Office Accountant / Administrator will be responsible for the following:

• Report directly to the Controller and CEO
• Perform administrative tasks in the office
• Answer phone calls
• Perform data entry and analysis
• Perform daily accounting activities: cash deposits, accounts receivables and accounts payables
• Perform month-end activities: bank reconciliations, other reconciliations, and financial statements and related reports
• Payroll using Ceridian
• Administer the benefits package
• Maintaining a consistent filing system
• Prepare working papers for the annual audit
• Help with all activities related to the annual audit

Key Performance Deliverables

Within the first 12 months, it is expected that the Office Accountant / Administrator will:

• Perform all accounting related activities and provide accurate financial statements and reports on a monthly basis with minimal supervision
• Help with year-end audit process
• Accurately and efficiently manage office administration tasks

Requisite Experience and Education

• Ideally an accounting student with a Financial Management Diploma, but not essential
• 1 year of experience performing accounting functions: bank reconciliation, A/R and A/P, payroll, month-end, and financial statement preparation and reporting
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi task effectively
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, able to deal effectively with all levels in the company
• High energy level and positive spirit

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Work experience counts towards a CGA or CMA designation
• Company benefits program