About Our Client:

Our client is in the medical field and doing research and providing clinical services. Located in downtown Vancouver. They are looking for a General Accountant to join their team. They will train a person who has 3 to 5 years of experience and some post secondary education in Accounting. Previous experience in manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Process customer and supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy against sales quotes and purchase orders
• Maintain good relationships with vendors and ensure all invoices are recorded timely
• Cash flow management and exercise sound judgement in scheduling vendor payments
• Prepare multi-currency bank and credit card reconciliations
• Assist in month-end close activities and preparation of year-end working papers
• Monitor tax compliance to ensure all applicable sales taxes are filed and remitted
• Recommend and implement improvements to processes and internal controls
• Other duties as deemed necessary based upon business and or departments needs.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 3 to 5 years of full cycle accounting experience including A/P, A/R and bookkeeping
• Post- Secondary education (Certificate, Diploma or Degree) in Accounting or related field.
• Familiarity with bookkeeping and basic accounting procedures
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus
• Proficiency with Quickbooks is an asset.