About the Company
Skana Forest Products Ltd. was founded in 1987 and has grown into a respected manufacturer and distributor of quality forest products across North America. With two remanufacturing facilities — one in Vernon, BC specializing in high-grade Western Red Cedar products and another in Herbert, Saskatchewan focused on specialty SPF — we take pride in producing and supplying a wide range of premium lumber, plywood, and related products.
As both a manufacturer and a full-service wholesaler, we trade actively in SPF, Douglas Fir, Pine, Plywood, Western Red Cedar, and many other species. Our traders are encouraged to develop their own specialties while remaining open to all opportunities. At Skana, we combine manufacturing expertise with strong distribution networks to deliver reliable solutions to our customers throughout North America and export markets.
We foster a dynamic, supportive, and results-driven work environment where initiative and relationship-building are highly valued.
About the Position
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with strong interpersonal and organizational skills. The ideal candidate would have a very strong aptitude for using technology to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of all processes and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Performing daily invoicing functions with respect to each division of sales within the company.
- Researching billing errors, issuing debit or credit memos to resolve the billing errors, and working with other departments to provide documents to meet customer requests that are not part of the normal billing cycle.
- Ensuring vendor invoices are accurate and that bills are paid on time, if there is any errors or discrepancies in the invoices, determine resolution.
- Ensuring customer's invoice prices and billing information is correct, distributed and released to carriers, forwarders, customers and agents in a timely manner.
- Responding to customer, vendor or employee information about invoices.
- Maintaining updated customer and vendor information and flagging payment issues.
- Establishing work schedules and procedures.
- Tracking and recording shipments - shipping, receiving and inventory transactions.
- Keeping accurate and up-to-date inventory records (quantity on hand and landed cost).
- Conducting periodic reconciliations of all freight accounts to ensure their accuracy.
- Assembling information for external auditors for an annual audit.
- Complying with local, provincial and federal government reporting requirements, and if necessary, international reporting requirements.
- Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed.
Requirements
- Business Certificate or Diploma from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of 2 years of work experience in an invoicing or accounts receivable role.
- Strong financial acumen.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
- Knowledge of bookkeeping and ERP system (Woodpro) are an asset.
- Able to work in a high volume, transaction-driven environment.
- Good analytical skills, able to make sound decisions utilizing the data at hand
- Excellent interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills.
Assets (Nice-to-Haves)
- Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and ERP systems (Woodpro experience is an asset).
- Experience working in a high-volume, transaction-driven environment.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to make sound decisions based on available data.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills.
What We Offer
- Centrally located head office in Richmond, BC with free parking
- Access to our private company gym
- Modern facilities featuring 3-piece washrooms and a full kitchen
- Bright, open trading floor environment
- Access to the company-owned condo in Whistler
- Regular team-building events and social activities
- Opportunities to travel within Canada and internationally to trade shows and customer sites
- Professional sales coaching and ongoing training & development programs
Compensation package will be competitive and is dependent upon experience.
If you are looking for a rewarding and challenging opportunity, please apply!
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $18.50-$25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Why did you apply for this position?
- What interests you most about this position?
- Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
