Job Description

About the Role:

Our finance team has a busy year end coming up soon and is seeking a Contract Accountant (Designated or CPA Student nearing completion) for 3 months to join our Surrey, BC head office to help us close off the year.

This role is for someone who is a self-motivated, detailed problem solver that prides themselves on accuracy and improvement with a "roll up your sleeves" attitude.

About Us:

Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. (Van Kam) is one of the largest regional carriers in Western Canada specializing in less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation. With 8 terminal locations across British Columbia, we fulfill shipments to communities within 1-3 days throughout BC and Alberta. Between our own resources and our partner network, our coverage extends beyond Western Canada into the U.S. and Eastern Canada.

What You'll Do:

Working With Our Existing Finance Team:

Complete year-end reconciliations and ensure accuracy of all financial records. Prepare and update year-end schedules and working papers in accordance with accounting standards. Draft and assist in the preparation of financial statements and supporting reports. Compile and organize documentation for year-end information requests and audits. Support management and finance teams with ad hoc analyses, reports, and special projects as assign

What You Bring:

Experience:

CPA Student or Designated Accountant with 3-5 years of experience, focusing on year-end close cycles, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

Team Player:

Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively within a team, while also being self-sufficient and able to manage individual tasks.

Problem-Solving Skills:

Strong analytical and decision-making abilities; stays calm under pressure and adapts quickly to change.

Technical Skills:

Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with Great Plains is a definite asset. Comfortable learning and quickly adapting to new software and tools.

Communication:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including professional communication via email and mobile messaging.

Work Ethic:

Organized, dependable, and capable of managing multiple priorities without compromising accuracy, quality, or compliance.

Why Work for Van Kam?

There is a reason over 30% of our staff have been with us for more than 10 years!

Work-life balance.

We treat our customers like friends and our employees like family. As a family-owned company, we understand the importance of work-life balance which is why we offer competitive time-off benefits and commit to providing a balanced schedule for our drivers - so they can spend less time on the road and more time with the ones they love.

Competitive wages.

We offer competitive wages and are committed to staying competitive within our industry.

We care about the things that matter to you.

We regularly send out surveys to our employees to understand their experiences and learn how we can make their time at work better. We work hard to have an open-door management policy and cultivate an environment that welcomes and supports new ideas and ways of doing things.

Make a difference.

Trucking is vital to our communities. Here at Van Kam, we serve a broad range of industries from forestry and mining to retail, food, and auto. Come to work every day knowing you are making a difference and contributing to our purpose of uniting communities and improving lives.

Giving Back.

Van Kam supports over 25 non-profit organizations and local charities each year through both financial contributions and volunteer efforts. We also match employee donations up to $150 per employee per year to ensure we can support the organizations that matter to you.

Environmental Sustainability.

We have Green Initiative programs to limit our carbon footprint which include things like governing road speeds to reduce fuel consumption, equipping new tractors with clean emissions technology and investing in technology to limit paper use, just to name a few!

Job Location

Surrey, BC

Our Story

Van Kam was founded more than 75 years ago in 1947 by Robert Henry Sr. To this day, Van Kam remains family owned and operated with the third generation leading into the future. Headquartered in BC with over 550 dedicated staff members, our continuous success is rooted in acknowledging every customer's unique needs and applying our understanding of supply chain challenges to develop custom solutions to overcome them.



Our Purpose

Our purpose is to unite communities and improve lives. It's the root of what makes us tick and is central to our actions. Whether it's our employees, customers, or the citizens within the communities we serve, we have a lasting impact on their lives, and it is "why" we exist.



Our Values

Develop, Care, Achieve



In order to unite communities and improve lives we need a team of talented and dedicated individuals. Are you one of them? If so, we want to hear from you!



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