accountant
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Accountant II
Posted on
September 17, 2024
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Employer details
Oppy
Job details
*About Oppy*
*Grow our tomorrow.* Celebrating over 165 years in business, we are one of North America's top fresh produce sales and marketing companies. We bring over 100 varieties of produce from more than 20 different countries to the market. Recognized as one of Canada?s Best Managed Companies for the past 20 years and one of Canada?s (and BC?s) Top Employers, our business is managed by a team of dedicated professionals delivering exceptional service from over a dozen offices throughout North and South America. And, because a healthy planet is essential to our growers, customers, and all of us at Oppenheimer, sustainability plays a vital role in everything we do.
Recognized as a Top 100 Employer and Canada?s Best Managed Companies (for the last 20 years!), our diverse team of dedicated professionals collaborate and make connections across our locations throughout North and South America. We owe our success to our adaptability, innovative and entrepreneurial approach, our commitment to our people, and the incredible relationships we build. We are looking for talented people who love a fast-paced, dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and career in a sector with abundant opportunity. Grow _*your*_ tomorrow with us, today.
*Overview*
The Accountant II (known internally as ?Grower Accountant II?) is responsible for preparing periodic grower operational financial information and reports for internal users and grower clients in a timely and accurate fashion. Provides operational accounting support to growers and internal and external customers. Collaborates in achieving department goals and objectives while continuously working towards improving processes and procedures in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
*Please Note:* This is a hybrid position based from our Coquitlam, BC office with a minimum of *3-days *in office required (including *Monday's* and *Wednesday's*).
*Accountabilities*
* Prepares timely and accurate Grower settlements following established policy and procedures, including research of costs and sales related issues. Provides backup support on settlement review and approvals in absence of Team Lead, Grower Accounting.
* Performs payment analysis and preparation of wire amounts for backup and submission; conducts review and approval of wire payments for grower clients.
* Completes weekly and monthly accounting entries as they relate to business units, and ensures corporate requirements are met through approval and back up.
* Assists with reconciliation of lots and accounts and preparation for deal archive.
* Reviews and posts final statement of account into company system (Optimo) and Grower portal within pre-determined deadlines.
* Assists in compiling accounting information and data on sales and expenses, analyzing results and generating reports according to department and company standards and procedures.
* Adheres to company and department systems and protocols including documentation and reporting.
* Investigates and resolves account issues in a timely manner. Escalates complex financial discrepancies or disputes to Team Lead, Grower Accounting for investigation and resolution.
* Supports leadership in meeting financial reporting deadlines and department objectives.
* Promotes a customer-focused, service-oriented culture in alignment with the company?s core values.
* Performs additional ad hoc duties as assigned.
*Required Knowledge & Abilities*
* Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices.
* Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP), working knowledge of Word and Outlook.
* Strong analytical skills with an ability to problem solve and make appropriate accounting recommendations and decisions.
* Exceptional interpersonal, communication (written & verbal) and customer service skills; ability to work effectively with multiple departments and forge strong relationships within the grower accounting team and with all other stakeholders.
* Prov
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LocationCoquitlam, BC
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$60,000 to $67,000YEAR annually
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
#9450029212
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