Staff Accountant (Chilliwack)

Established in 2012, Element Excavating performs efficiently through unparalleled work ethic and attention to detail to achieve customer satisfaction. This highly motivated and growing company manages each project on a personal and professional basis, keeping costs down and quality of work high. Based in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Element Excavating has a consistent track record for producing exceptional projects across the Lower Mainland. We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support our accounting team in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring smooth day-to-day accounting operations. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of bookkeeping principles and a strong desire to learn and grow within our business. Key Responsibilities: - Data Entry: Accurately input financial transactions into accounting software and spreadsheets, and maintain complete audit trail for all financial activities - Accounts Receivable: Collate time data and costs for invoicing review; create Time and Material invoices; create Progress Draw Invoices; Issue Statutory Declarations and WCB Clearance letters; post deposits; maintain AR files; weekly reporting to Controller; monthly statements to customers. - Payroll: Bi-weekly payroll; maintain and update employee files; track sick days; vacation/benefit entitlements; government remittances - Collaboration: Work closely with the finance team to support various accounting tasks as needed - Systems: Proactively learn systems, and work with finance team and management to establish best practices for improving and streamlining processes Qualifications: - Education: High school diploma or equivalent; Post Secondary Education an asset. - Experience: Minimum 5 years previous experience in a Bookkeeping role. - Software: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (QuickBooks and Excel required, experience with Sage Intacct (or similar ERP program) a definite asset). Skills: - Strong attention to detail and accuracy. - Excellent organizational and time management skills. - Proven understanding of accounting principles and practices, be able to perform full-cycle bookkeeping with minimal supervision - Strong communication and analytical skills, both written and verbal. - Maintain a high level of professionalism - Proactive in problem solving Work Environment: - Office-based, 5 days/40 hours per week Compensation and Benefits: - Hourly wage: $25 to $35 per hour, based on skills and experience - Overtime and vacation pay as per industry standard - Benefits: Employee Health spending account. - Discretionary Bonuses based on performance Job Type: Full-time Pay: $25.00-$35.00 per hour Advantages: - Dental care - Extended health care Work Location: In person Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2pdb05