We are looking for an Entry-Level Accountant to join a quiet onsite office in Burnaby, British Columbia on a Contract basis for 3 months. This role will support day-to-day accounting operations and help bring financial records up to date across a busy environment with multiple entities. The successful candidate will contribute to reconciliations, transaction processing, and routine accounting support while working closely with internal stakeholders. This position is well suited to someone who is dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing recurring accounting tasks with accuracy.

Responsibilities:
• Perform regular bank reconciliations across several operating and holding accounts to ensure balances are accurate and current.
• Review and reconcile corporate credit card activity, investigate discrepancies, and maintain supporting documentation for each statement cycle.
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and post them accurately within the accounting system.
• Process accounts payable transactions, including invoice entry, purchase order matching, vendor statement reviews, and support for scheduled cheque runs.
• Assist with accounts receivable administration by generating invoices, applying incoming payments, and keeping customer records up to date.
• Complete inventory reconciliations and help verify that financial records align with inventory activity.
• Support bookkeeping activities for more than one business entity and assist with clearing backlogged accounting work.
• Use Sage 300 and Excel to organize data, validate account activity, and maintain accurate financial records.
• Postsecondary education in accounting or practical accounting experience in an entry-level role.
• Approximately 2 years of hands-on experience supporting core accounting functions.
• Demonstrated ability to complete reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and general ledger balances.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and journal entry processing.
• Proficiency with Excel, including formulas and VLOOKUP; pivot tables would be considered an asset.
• Experience using Sage 300 or ACCPAC, or another comparable ERP/accounting platform.
• Strong sense of accountability, dependable attendance, and the ability to arrive ready to work in a fully onsite setting.

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