Finance Specialist

This is a 20-month maternity leave contract role based in Langley. Our client is an established organization looking to add an experienced Finance Specialist to their team. The ideal candidate is a designated CPA with over 4 years of relevant experience.

About the position
Reporting to the controller, the finance specialist will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Oversee the full general ledger, including preparing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end journal entries for controller review
• Handle accounts receivable activities such as invoicing, collections, and posting incoming payments.
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations and prepare supporting schedules for review
• Run bi-weekly payroll for staff and monthly payroll for board members, including deductions, remittances, and related reporting
• Manage accounts payable processing, including payments and required remittances to industry-related organizations
• Calculate and submit statutory payroll remittances (CRA, MSP, Statistics Canada, PSPP, and others as required)
• Prepare and file GST returns and related compliance reports and support audit processes by preparing working papers for quarterly and year-end audits.
• Streamline internal controls and review accounting policies and procedures.
• Assist with budgeting and broader financial planning activities throughout the year
• Ad hoc duties as needed

Requirements

• Designated CPA
• 4+ years of accounting experience
• Extensive experience with monthly and annual GL reconciliations
• Familiarity with Microsoft Business Central is an asset

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $46.75 - $53.45 per hour
• Hybrid work schedule
• 3 weeks vacation
• Extended health and dental benefits

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