Job Description

Job Purpose: Reporting to the Asst. Controller and VP of Finance, the Accounting Technician is responsible for providing financial, payroll, administrative & clerical services for the Finance team. Principal Duties & Responsibilities: Accounting

• Assist in the management of the accounting cycle.
• Assist in the processing of payment for both EFT and Cheque as required.
• Review of department-approved invoices and purchase transactions for accurate invoice totals, account coding, and GST allocations
• Data entry of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. Ensuring all activities are completed using agreed systems and processes with accuracy.
• Respond & assist with vendor account inquiries.
• Use bookkeeping databases, spreadsheets, and software such as Microsoft Excel and Word, QuickBooks.
• Assist in the preparation and reporting of GST, Corporate tax, Excise tax and payroll remittances.
• Assist in the preparation of journal entries and reconciling accounts and completing month-end closings.
• Prepare received on account cheque deposits and perform bank runs.
• Employee may be required to perform additional job functions beyond the description as requested by management.

Payroll

• Prepare and process full cycle hourly and salary bi-weekly payrolls, including off-cycle bonus runs, payroll advances, and terminations.
• Process ROE\xe2\x80\x99s, WCB and other payroll related services as required.
• Assist with answering Payroll related questions and providing excellent customer service and guidance to employees on payroll and benefit related issues in collaboration with the Human resource Department.
• Assist with oversight of payroll systems such as Dayforce and Powerpay.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required:

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.
• Minimum 2-3 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in Payroll and Accounting.
• Advanced proficiency with DayForce, Powerpay and QuickBooks.
• Knowledge of the Cannabis industry is a direct advantage but not required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) and the ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly intermediate to advanced Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines.
• Good internal/external client orientation and good teamwork skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: $25.00-$30.00 per hour Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Red Deer County, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 2 years (preferred)
• Payroll: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: One location