accountant
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Accountant I
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September 19, 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 I (known internally as ?Grower Accountant I?) plays a pivotal role in our team, ensuring accurate and timely financial transactions for our grower clients. Responsible for reconciling settlements, preparing wire payment requests, and issuing confirmations, this role collaborates closely with deal coordinators to provide essential accounting support. With a focus on process improvement and collaboration, the Grower Accountant I actively contributes to achieving departmental goals while embracing opportunities for professional growth within our dynamic environment.
The expected base salary range of this position is $55,000 - $60,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position based in our U.S. and Canada office locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by various factors including location, job-related skills, relevant experience, education, formal training, and internal equity.
*Note:* This is a hybrid position based from our Coquitlam, BC office with a minimum of *3-days *in office required.
*Accountabilities*
* Performs daily reconciling of Grower settlements, following established policy and procedures.
* Possess a strong understanding of accounting principles and practices, along with excellent analytical and research skills, enabling effective problem-solving capabilities.
* Reviews financial transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
* Prepares and maintains accurate and up-to-date financial records, including settlements, wire transactions, and wire confirmations.
* Escalates any financial discrepancies or disputes to Team Lead, Grower Accounting for investigation and resolution.
* Adheres to company and department systems and protocols including documentation and reporting.
* 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*
* Basic 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.
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LocationCoquitlam, BC
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$55,000 to $60,000YEAR annually
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
#9452939645
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