Job Description

Who We Are

We believe people should never settle for boring baked goods, ever.

We are Portofino Bakery, one of British Columbia's fastest-growing bakeries, serving an increasing network of local grocery and foodservice customers across Western Canada.

Portofino Bakery was founded over 20 years ago in Victoria, BC, with the mission to provide better artisan bread to the local community in Victoria. Today, we have over 200 team members, 3 facilities and are continuing our mission to enrich the lives of our customers with every baked good.

Portofino Bakery is part of Bond Bakery Brands, a stakeholder-focused investment platform started by three friends, and includes Pace Processing & Product Development, Holy Napoli and Coco Bakery. Together, we are building better bakeries.

The Bread and Butter of the Position

This position will be responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting functions, with a focus on accounts receivable and accounts payable, using Sage accounting software. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of basic accounting principles, excellent data entry skills, and previous experience with Sage.

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Accounts Receivable:

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Post incoming payments accurately in Sage Monitor outstanding balances and perform regular follow-ups on overdue accounts Submit claims and resolve discrepancies between payments received and invoiced amounts (e.g., short payments, overpayments, chargebacks). Reconcile A/R accounts and ensure accurate application of payments and credits Assist with monthly statements and collections notices

Accounts Payable:

Review, verify, and process vendor invoices for accuracy and proper authorization Match purchase orders, receipts, and invoices to ensure correct documentation Enter invoices and payment information into Sage in a timely and accurate manner Communicate with vendors to resolve discrepancies, payment issues, or inquiries Support monthly A/P accruals and reconciliations
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General Accounting Support:

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Assist with monthly and year-end close procedures Perform other administrative duties as needed to support the Finance team Other duties assigned

The Ingredients You Bring to the Table

Proficiency with computers and inventory systems (Sage experience is a plus) Detail-oriented, organized, and efficient Strong communication skills in English Dependable, flexible, and able to work well under pressure

The Details You'll Loave:

Starting hourly wage: $23.00 - $28.00, depending on experience This is a full-time permanent position Healthy and frequent raises Annual bonuses based on performance metrics Access to complementary "staff bread" to take home Footwear Allowance Opportunity for advancement Paid Training Comprehensive Wellness and Leadership Development Program

Our Values and What We Expect From Our Bread Head Team Members:

Integrity

We keep it real -- in the way we treat our customers, in the way we speak with one another, in the way we walk our safety talk, and in the way we make our products. We are not afraid to have difficult conversations while maintaining respect for one another. We look for areas of common ground - we are stronger together.

Quality

We stand for quality without compromise. With our products. With our people. With sourcing quality ingredients. And with taking the extra time needed to bring out the best flavours and textures to make our product better.

Growth

We understand that in order to create a greater positive impact for our customers and communities, we need to continue growing our reach. We commit to being an important part of Portofino's growth journey. And we commit to growing ourselves through training and both personal and professional development.

Community

We are proud that Portofino was born and raised on Vancouver Island and that we are a diverse group of individuals. We know that our success is because of the support of our local communities. And we know the bigger we grow, the more we can give back to the communities that have done so much for us.

Inclusivity Statement

At Portofino Bakery, we believe that diversity of experience, opinion and background is fundamental to our future growth. We believe success happens where new ideas can flourish - in an environment where people from various backgrounds can work productively together. Portofino Bakery is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: $23.00-$28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person