Accountant - 3-6 month contract

Accountant - 3-6 month Contract (with possible extension or conversion to full-time)

Canada West Garage Doors (CWGD) is one of Western Canada’s largest suppliers of residential garage doors, commercial and industrial doors, and gates. We provide, install, and service a comprehensive range of garage doors and related products for residential customers and commercial developments. CWGD is based in Kelowna, BC and also owns and operates Harbour Door Services in Victoria, BC, Southern Door in Medicine Hat, AB and Northerm Overhead Doors in Whitehorse, YT.

We are 100% First Nations owned, part of Dakwakada Capital Investment’s group of companies. Dakwakada Capital Investments is a Whitehorse-based private investment firm that owns and manages investment and business assets of the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations.

The Accountant performs a range of finance and bookkeeping activities, including payroll, journal entries, expense processing, credit card statement reconciliation, budget preparation, etc. The role also provides administrative support to the Management Team, manages office supply inventories and service providers / vendors.

This is a 3-6 month employment contract with the possibility of extension or conversion to full-time.

Core Accountabilities:

• Full-cycle Bookkeeping. Entering financial information and transactions into Sage, including accounts payable and receivable. Preparing cheques and electronic payments. Performing bank and credit card reconciliations and managing petty cash. Bank deposits.


• Preparation of payroll and processing expense claims.


• Managing calendar for government remittances – payroll, GST and WCB.


• Working with DCI Finance Team and external accountants to prepare financial statements and file corporate tax returns.


• Participate in annual budgeting and forecasting process.


• Performing a wide range of administrative functions, such as filing, document archiving, financial data entry, and monitoring emails, mail, and deliveries.


• Other duties as required.

Requirements:

• Post-secondary degree / diploma, or recognized equivalent in Business Administration, Finance, Office Administration or similar.


• Minimum of three years of experience in a professional office setting performing similar work.


• Payroll and Bookkeeping experience with Quickbooks an asset.


• Well-developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.


• Perceptive listening skills.


• Strong critical thinking skills and attention to detail.


• Effective time management and organizational skills; can balance multiple concurrent projects and priorities.


• Maintaining strict confidentiality of payroll and financial information.


• Proven ability to work independently and within a team environment.


• A collaborator, able to build and develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders.


• Enjoys coming to work and contributes to an effective, efficient team while also having fun.

Applicants must have current work authorization in Canada as sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

As a 100% First Nation-owned business, we strongly encourage submissions from qualified First Nations, Metis and Inuit Peoples.

If you are a dedicated and motivated finance and administrative professional looking for a challenging and rewarding place to continue growing your career, we look forward to hearing from you.

While we thank and appreciate all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

No phone calls or agencies, please.