Company Overview
Advance Pallet and Crate Ltd. is a leading company in the pallet manufacturing and rental industry, dedicated to providing high-quality pallets and repair services. We value innovation, reliability, and sustainability in our operations.
Summary
We are seeking a Senior Accountant, for a temporary 14 month position to fill in for maternity leave, to join our team in Surrey, BC. This role is vital in managing our financial records, ensuring compliance, and supporting our growth initiatives at Advance Pallet and Crate Ltd.
Responsibilities
1. Multi-Company & Intercompany Management
- Intercompany Balancing & Reconciliation: Perform monthly reconciliations of all intercompany "due to/due from" accounts to ensure they balance to zero across all entities.
- Intercompany Transfers: Oversee, track, and record the transfer of physical assets (like pallets, crates, or raw lumber) and funds between entities, ensuring proper transfer pricing and tax compliance (such as PST/GST implications on intercompany transactions).
- Intercompany Expense Allocations: Calculate and post monthly management fees, shared administrative costs, and overhead allocations across various corporate entities.
- Consolidated Reporting: Assist in preparing consolidated financial statements, eliminating intercompany revenues, expenses, and balances during the consolidation process.
2. Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
- Ledger Maintenance: Manage the General Ledger (GL) for all entities with precision, ensuring accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes.
- Complex Reconciliations: Reconcile high-volume balance sheet accounts, including bank accounts, inventory sub-ledgers, and accounts receivable/payable.
- Financial Statement Preparation: Draft accurate, entity-level financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) for management review.
3. Treasury & Cash Management
- Cash Flow Monitoring: Track cash positions across multiple company bank accounts, managing daily cash balances and forecasting short-term cash needs.
- Funds Transfers: Initiate and record bank transfers between entities to optimize cash flow and meet operational obligations (payroll, vendor payments).
4. Compliance, Audit & Internal Controls
- Tax Compliance: Prepare and file monthly/quarterly corporate compliance returns, including GST/PST returns, WorkSafeBC reporting, and payroll tax reconciliations for all entities.
- Audit Facilitation: Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors during year-end reviews or audits, preparing necessary schedules and working papers.
- Internal Controls & Risk Management: Evaluate and tighten internal controls surrounding inventory transfers, cash handling, and purchasing authority to safeguard company assets.
more details provided in second phase of application process....
Qualifications
Minimum 10 Years Proven experience in accounting, auditing, and financial analysis.
Proficiency with accounting software tools, specifically Sage 50
Strong understanding of risk management principles.
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Professional certification such as CPA is required.
Call-To-Action
"Join us at Advance Pallet and Crate Ltd. and be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of logistics solutions—your expertise can make a real impact!"
Pay: $45.00-$50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- CPA Certification, or similar
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- Accounting: 10 years (required)
Work Location: In person
