Accountant
Location: Surrey, BC
About Us
TransCold Distribution is the premier wholesale supplier and distributor of ice cream and frozen goods throughout Canada and Western United States. Since 2002, we have provided exclusive access to the most recognized ice cream and frozen food brands in the world with industry best product portfolio and customer service.
TransCold delivers to Major Grocery, Drug, Gas & Convenience and Independent Retailers through Direct to Store Delivery (DSD) and Warehouse Fulfillment, and provides services for mobile vendors, corporate events, and third-party logistics (3PL) customers. With 10 locations and 200+ employees, TransCold has the logistical reach to supply all regions across Canada and Western USA with a customer-first attitude.
Location and Accessibility
Our new head office location offers convenient access to public transportation, including the new R6 Scott Road Rapid Bus and Scott Road SkyTrain Station, making your commute simple and efficient. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a modern workspace tailored for growth and collaboration.
Job Overview
We are currently looking for an experienced Accountant to join our Finance team. This is a permanent full-time role and is 100% on-site. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the appointee will be responsible for full cycle accounting for two major vendor accounts and maintaining and reconciling these accounts. The appointee will also act as the Finance department’s liaison with these vendors. The specific duties and responsibilities include:
Duties & Responsibilities
- Calculate weekly/monthly commissions, chargebacks, credits, and fees; process reconciliations, invoices, journal entries, and accruals.
- Analyze and resolve discrepancies in sales orders, delivery notes, invoices, and system/vendor reports.
- Maintain monthly balance sheet and clearing account reconciliations; act as liaison with assigned vendors to monitor inquiries and delayed payments.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, management analysis packages, and cash flow forecasts.
- Remit tax accounts (GST, QST, PST) and government filings (GST/HST, WCB); assist with audits (lead sheets, working papers).
- Assist with annual budget, periodic forecasts, and continuous process improvements.
- Manage full-cycle accounting for other entities (AP, AR, bank reconciliations, intercompany accounts, month-end/year-end closings).
- Prepare consolidated financial reports, perform variance tracking and adjustments, and provide backup to Accounts Payable.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or commerce, with focus in Accounting or Finance
- 3-5+ years relevant experience
- Proven experience handling high volume transactions (e.g. large scale invoicing, reconciliations, cash receipts, etc.)
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Strong investigate skills to identify, analyze, and resolve discrepancies and variances across multiple data sources
- Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with vendors, internal teams and management
- Actively pursuing CPA designation is an asset
- Experience with SAP Business One a plus
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
Benefits Offered
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- Disability and Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- RRSP matching program
- Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays including vacation, sick leave, birthday leave, and citizenship leave
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Permanent full-time work with Weekends Off
- A great group of team members to work with!
- A dynamic, fast-paced work environment and a company that truly cares about its employees
- An organization that supports community groups and the environment
To Apply
To be considered for the above opportunity, we invite you to send a cover letter and an up-to-date resume through Indeed. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
