About Litus:
Litus is the emerging leader in the application of advanced chemistry and nanotechnology for the development of ground-breaking solutions to address some of the world’s biggest energy challenges. The Company was formed in 2019 on research originally conducted at the University of Calgary. Located in the heart of the energy sector, the Litus team is led by an exceptional group of professional chemists, nanotechnologists, and chemical process engineers, as well as experienced entrepreneurial business professionals, with a proven track record of success with scientific achievements and scaling new technologies to become industrial and commercially successful solutions. Litus LiNC has secured a solid industry niche with its effective, environmental one-step approach, and proven exceptional success extracting lithium from untapped lower-concentration brines previously deemed uneconomical. Litus is passionate about developing and supporting technology products that inspire its customers and partners to create energy solutions that are more abundant, more accessible, cleaner, safer, and more efficient.
Job Summary:
Accounting and Financial Support
- Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and accurately record financial transactions.
- Process accounts payable, including reviewing invoices, obtaining approvals, entering invoices, and preparing payments.
- Manage accounts receivable, including preparing invoices, monitoring outstanding balances, and following up on overdue accounts.
- Assist with bank and credit card reconciliations.
- Support payroll processing and maintain accurate payroll-related records.
- Prepare and maintain accounting schedules, expense reports, payment records, and supporting documentation.
- Assist the Head Accountant with month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Support the preparation of financial reports, budgets, cash-flow information, and account reconciliations.
- Maintain organized financial records and ensure that all supporting documents are properly filed.
- Assist with GST filings, audits, government reporting, and other accounting or compliance requirements.
- Communicate with employees, vendors, clients, and service providers regarding invoices, payments, expenses, and account inquiries.
- Ensure compliance with the Company’s accounting policies, approval procedures, and internal controls.
Office Coordination and Administration
- Oversee day-to-day office operations and maintain a professional, organized, and welcoming office environment.
- Monitor inventory levels and order office, kitchen, and laboratory supplies as required.
- Provide administrative support, including data entry, document preparation, filing, scanning, and report formatting.
- Support the organization of company events, meetings, conferences, and employee activities.
- Assist with HR administrative activities, including scheduling interviews, onboarding new employees, and maintaining employee records.
- Maintain confidential company, employee, and financial information.
- Undertake additional administrative, accounting, and operational tasks as assigned by management.
Qualifications
- Diploma or degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
- A minimum of two years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, office coordination, or administrative support.
- Practical knowledge of accounting principles and financial recordkeeping.
- Experience using accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, or a similar platform is preferred.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Professional, positive, energetic, and comfortable interacting with individuals at all levels of the organization.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently with limited supervision
Pay: $48,000.00-$58,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Calgary, AB T2A 6A2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
Experience:
- Account Payable/Receivable, Payroll, office coordination: 2 years (required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
