Junior Accountant

Original job posting

The Junior Accountant will support the finance team by preparing financial reports, journal entries, and account reconciliations. They will also assist with payroll processing and the maintenance of internal financial controls.

Job details

Come join Pattison Food Group Ltd., a Jim Pattison business, and Canada’s largest Western-based provider of food and health products. Pattison Food Group Ltd. is a certified Great Place to Work® and consists of Save-On-Foods and other well-known grocery banners. With nearly 300 retail locations, we proudly employ nearly 30,000 team members. We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time temporary Junior Accountant to join our Finance team in Langley, BC. This temporary position is expected to last 12-18 months. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the Accounting team by compiling, reviewing, and completing various reports and assisting with other administrative duties. You will be responsible for: Assisting the Accounting team with financial period close reports and reporting process. Preparing financial journal entries and assisting with payroll processing. Preparing account reconciliations. Assisting with the implementation and maintenance of internal financial controls and budgeting processes. Performing other accounting duties as required. You have: Completed post-secondary education in accounting or Finance. 2+ years of accounting experience in a retail or grocery setting is considered an asset. Intermediate knowledge of and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and experience working with general ledger systems. You are: A team player with a positive attitude. An analytical thinker with problem solving abilities and attention to detail. An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills. Organized, with time management and planning abilities. Able to learn and adapt quickly when faced with challenges. What we offer: In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer free parking, exclusive team member offers, employee assistance and health and wellness programs and opportunities for development and career progression. If you’re looking to join a team that puts people first, you’re in the right place. Apply online today! Compensation Details: $54,909.00 - $68,636.00 The compensation offered for this position will take into consideration location, education, skills, experience and other factors.

What you’ll do

The Junior Accountant will support the finance team by preparing financial reports, journal entries, and account reconciliations. They will also assist with payroll processing and the maintenance of internal financial controls.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed post-secondary education in accounting or finance. Previous accounting experience in a retail or grocery setting is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Free parking • Exclusive team member offers • Employee assistance program • Health and wellness programs • Career progression opportunities

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Planning · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial reporting
• Journal entries
• Payroll processing
• Account reconciliation
• Internal financial controls
• Budgeting
• Microsoft Office
• General ledger systems
• Analytical thinking
• Problem solving
• Communication
• Time management
• Planning
• Attention to detail
• Account Reconciliation
• Financial Controls
• Payroll Processing
• Analytical Thinking
• Positivity
• Administrative Functions
• Accounting
• Finance
• General Ledger
• Interpersonal Communications
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Retail
• Administrative
• Accountant
• Accountant (General)
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors