Accountant (temporary position)

Sierra Floral Distribution is Canada's largest importer and distributor of fresh-cut flowers. We are currently seeking a temporary Intermediate Accountant to join our team. The primary objective of this position is to provide direct support to the Director of Finance by preparing reports and analyses relevant to the effective management of the company.

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable:

• • Code, verify, and enter supplier invoices into Acomba
  • Issue cheques and prepare electronic transfers according to required payment terms, then submits them for signature
  • Send electronic payment details by email
  • Review supplier statements and ensures all invoices have been received
  • Prepare and make bank deposits and mail cheques
  • Perform any other related tasks

Accounts Receivable:

• Prepare and make bank deposits
• Enter customer payments into Acomba, verify coding, and communicates with the Sales team when issues arise.
• Create new customer accounts in the system
• Processe credit card payments
• Review accounts based on payment terms and follow the collection procedure

 Month-End:

• Participate in the month-end closing process
• Perform bank reconciliations
• Prepare journal entries for accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Perform analysis and reconciliations of certain general ledger accounts
• Assist with physical inventory counts
• Prepare various reports
• Perform any other related tasks

 Education and Professional Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• 7-10 years of experience in accounting, in accounts payable and receivable management.
• Good understanding of the month-end closing process.

Skills and Requirements

• Strong organizational skills (multitasking), ability to prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to demonstrate dynamism, proactivity, and teamwork.
• Bilingualism essential (French and English (written and spoken) because our clients and suppliers are both French- and English-speaking).
• Excellent knowledge of Excel (including pivot tables, vlookups, etc)
• Knowledge of Acomba (a major asset).