What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Salt Spring Coffee?
Position: Accountant
Full-Time
Compensation: $55,000 annually
Established in 1996, Salt Spring Coffee is one of Canada’s largest organic, fair trade, specialty coffee roasters. Our mission is to change the world for the better through coffee. We’ve always believed in doing business in a way that creates a positive impact along our supply chain. To us, that means sourcing sustainably grown organic coffee and paying a fair price. We are always striving to meet the highest standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.
Job Summary:
We are looking for an Accountant who will work under the direction of the Vice President of Finance. This position is responsible for: managing accounting transactions, handling monthly closing, reconciling accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely bank payments, managing balance sheets and profit/loss statements, complying with financial policies and regulations, and processing payroll.
Key accountabilities:
- Carry out full-cycle accounting duties involved in all aspects of the general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cheque recording and printing.
- Completes payroll using Payworks.
- Responsible for the monthly bank accounts and credit card accounts reconciliations.
- Prepare the month-end working papers and schedules.
- Preparing GST/ PST/ WCB returns and other compliance filings.
- Perform month-end close reconciliation.
- Responsible for General Ledger, A/P, A/R, Credit, and related ad hoc analysis & reporting.
- Document/maintain financial accounting for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and petty cash; reconcile bank and investment accounts.
- Assist with the quarterly review engagements and annual audits with external auditors, and ensure that supporting documentation provided is accurate and complete.
- Perform other duties as required.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation package
- Extended group benefits plan.
- 2 weeks vacation.
- Working for a sustainable company with great people!
Education and Qualification Requirements:
- BSc. or Diploma in Accounting from an accredited college or university
- 2 years relevant working experience
- Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including GAAP
- Hands on experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks and Payworks
- Advanced Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
- Experience with General ledger functions
- Strong communication skills (written & verbal)
- Customer service focused
- Computer literate (Google docs, Google sheets, NetSuite; Amazon and Shopify vendor experience is an asset)
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Team Player
Salt Spring Coffee is an Equal Opportunity employer. We believe in providing an inclusive workplace where all individuals have the opportunity to succeed.
Salary : $55,000