About Coulson Group Of Companies
The Coulson Group of Companies has been in business for 63 years. The company was founded in 1960 in Port Alberni, BC, and has evolved from what was once a small logging company into a large conglomerate of companies working in a variety of industries, including aviation, manufacturing, dining, and gaming.
This position will support all of Coulson Group of Companies, which includes Coulson Forest Products, Coulson Aircrane, Coulson Aviation USA, Coulson Aviation Australia, and Rim Rock Casino.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
We are seeking a Financial Accounting Clerk to join the Finance department at Coulson Group of Companies. The Financial Accounting Clerk will work effectively as part of the Accounting team and provide support with a variety of tasks, across multiple areas, which may include accounts payable, accounts receivable, and project costing.
Here is what would be included in a typical day:
- Daily cash reporting, under the direction of the Senior Accountant.
- Credit card reconciliations and postings through expense technology. Daily reconciliation of divisional paperwork including cash and credit card transactions, under the Direction of the Financial Accounting Accountant.
- Reporting on daily bank transactions for multiple bank accounts, currencies, and companies. Posting journal entries of transactions and preparing month end reconciliations, under the Direction of the Financial Accounting Accountant.
- Support the Cost Accounting team by preparing and entering routine journal entries for Coulson Forest Products and Rim Rock Casino, under the direction of the Senior Cost Accountant.
Required Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
- Accounting or Business Certificate, diploma in Accounting or Business preferred
- Minimum of one year working in an office accounting environment, including one year of payroll experience.
- Mid level proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office
- Experience working with accounting software and technologies
- Experience working with expense tracking software, specifically SAP Concur preferred
- Organized and ability to prioritize under various deadlines
- Strong mathematical ability
- Ability to work in a fast-paced multi-faceted business
- Ability to deal with changing priorities and multi-task
- Positive attitude and a desire to contribute to the team
BENEFITS:
- $23.70 - $30.72 per hour. This rate is based on work experience and enrolment in the CPA program.
- Employer-paid extended health benefits, and access to a 5% matching pension plan.
We support diversity, equity, and a workplace that is free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation through any element of the job application process, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.