Company Overview
Quik's Farm Ltd. is a wholesale cut flower grower based in Chilliwack, BC, with over 20 acres of indoor and an additional 35 acres of seasonal outdoor growing space. Quik’s Farm is geared towards the intense production of cut Chrysanthemums, Oriental Lilies, Alstroemeria, and other seasonal crops utilizing state-of-the-art growing systems and leading-edge technology to produce high quality products for our diverse customer base throughout Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest USA. We are currently hiring an Accounting Assistant and Office Secretary. This position offers you an opportunity to be part of a dynamic, fun-loving, and growing team!
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist Accounts Payable in reviewing, sorting, and matching purchase orders.
- Maintain Accounts Payable/Receivable filling system.
- Handling communications with clients and vendors via phone, email, and in-person.
- Assist with the preparation and analysis of costing calculations.
- Provide additional administrative and clerical support as required.
- Providing support to the Accounting Department.
- Maintain organized filing systems (both electronic and physical).
- Warmly greet clients and visitors creating a positive first impression.
- Notify appropriate personnel of visitor arrivals.
Qualifications
- Formal education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (certificate, diploma, or degree) which results in strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
- Hands-on experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable, including invoice processing, payment tracking, and follow-ups.
- Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Solid time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to be resourceful and solve problems.
- A keen eye for detail.
- A commercial mindset.
- Experience working with horticulture or floriculture industries is an asset.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Core Competencies:
- Professional
- Client-focused
- Ability to follow-up
- Able to take initiative
- Teamwork
- Strong work ethic and values
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Problem solving
This position may require you to work on Saturdays and statutory holidays. There will be no Sunday work.
Benefits and competitive wages are offered based on level of experience and value you can bring to the team.
Please apply with a cover letter and resume to [email protected]
Thank you for the time and effort that you put into your application. Applicants who are shortlisted for this position will be contacted soon.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00-$25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chilliwack, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Accounting: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
