As one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, Fresh Direct Produce is looking for an energetic and proactive Accounting Specialist - AR team player to join our dynamic Vancouver team!
This full-time position reports to the Accounting Manager and is responsible for handling day-to-day account payable activities within the department, as well as processing and monitoring the payments in an effective and efficient manner. The successful candidate will be a strong team collaborator, able to work independently, and has solid analytical thinking abilities.
Responsibilities
- Ensure accurate input of A/P data
- Prepare journal entries for the daily petty cash expenses
- Verify appropriate expense allocation to departments and general ledger accounts.
- Organize cheque runs and arrange payments
- Handle vendor enquires
- Ensure payments are allocated in a timely manner
- Filing vendor invoices
- Follow the account payable procedure to process the invoices
- Communicate effectively with Buying & Sales Department to resolve P.O. claims & price discrepancies
- Review daily cargo receipts & inform buyer of any quality issues
- Notify inventory group for data entry/receiving department – errors on cargo receipts
- Reconcile various vendor account balances
- Assist in the A/R department when needed such as processing statements, entering payments, etc.
- Back up for Data Entry/Cashier/IT as and when required
- Other accounting related duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager.
Qualifications
- 2+ years proven ability to lead others in a high-volume AP department
- Holder of an accounting certificate/diploma and 2nd level CGA/CMA or equivalent progressive accounting designation is advantageous
- Intermediate Excel & technical competency
- Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task and prioritize work
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate with others
- Knowledge of Cantonese and Mandarin an asset
What we offer
We offer a competitive compensation package that includes a base salary, a completion bonus, group health benefits, and great development opportunities!
Thank you for your interest in Fresh Direct Produce!
Making a Healthy Difference!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42,000.00-$47,000.00 per year
