Accountant (Full Cycle)

We innovate | We have tenacity |We empower | We get things done | We are unique |We have fun You are analytical, detail oriented, and a self-starter. More proactive than reactive, you are a critical thinker who fairs well with unpredictability, conflicting directions, and multiple demands. You love the rush of solving complex problems and are motivated to achieve goals through your own enthusiasm. You're like a one-sided balance sheet, all assets, and no liabilities.

As the Accountant, you are an integral member of the Finance team, supporting the Controller and broader team in maintaining accurate financial records, reporting, tax compliance, and month-end and year-end processes. The role also involves coordinating with external accountants and auditors and ensuring financial matters are resolved accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and reporting according to statutory compliance.
• Complete bank and other account reconciliations.
• Prepare daily sales summaries.
• Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on delinquent accounts.
• Prepare GST/PST tax returns and submit government tax remittances.
• Post intercompany transactions and ensure all entries and corresponding transactions are entered in the respective entities.
• Complete the month end close processes (preparation of journal entries, recurring entries and accruals).
• Prepare quarterly reporting and dashboards.
• Cash flow reporting and monitoring.
• Maintain paper and electronic filing systems to provide accurate records.
• Proactively resolve discrepancies and outstanding issues.

This role is perfect for your curious mindset and “interest” in learning the end-to-end flow of our business operations. This position will be based at our offices in Prospera Place, located in downtown Kelowna. In a perfect world, you are a chartered professional accountant (CPA), or well on your way to being one, with at least a few years of hands-on experience in a full cycle accountant role. Advanced MS excel skills, exposure to Microsoft Dynamics, along with experience working with medium to large sized companies, will score you extra credit.

If you are strong team player with relentless work ethic who understands end-to-end business processes and principles of financial process controls and risk management, click that "apply" button today!

GSL is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are dedicated to providing a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, job requirements and business needs. GSL is passionate about being known for an inclusive culture where talented people of all backgrounds want to work.