Accounting Assistant

over 2 years ago
Full time role
Vancouver, BC, CA... more
Vancouver, BC, CA... more

Company

Terramera is a leader in plant intelligence using green chemistry, machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies to develop and optimize ...

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Job Description

OVERVIEW

Terramera is actively seeking a detail-oriented and proactive entry-level Accounting Assistant to join our Finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a wide range of finance and accounting support for sales operations and corporate credit card management and reconciliations.

If you are someone with a background in accounting, great time management skills and a desire to work closely with many different departments, we want to hear from you!

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Reporting to the Controller, the Accounting Assistant will work closely with other members of the Finance team, as well as liaise with internal stakeholders across the Company.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Sales Operations 

  • Approve and bill sales orders  
  • Track pending orders and communicates regularly with sales and Supply Chain for schedule 
  • Manage inventory for retail orders 
  • Apply and track customer payments and maintain accurate filing system of customer info 
  • Process customer credit card payments and collects outstanding AR 
  • Manage customer deposits and AR weekly basis 
  • Provide daily revenue report and weekly AR aging report  

Credit card management 

  • Support credit card purchase process for company with documents and communications 
  • Reconcile monthly summaries with POs and receipts 
  • Reconcile monthly credit card statements to GL  
  • File and organize shared folders with backups 
  • Prepare a monthly credit card transactions report  
  • Assist in investigating unusual transactions and reconciling differences  
  • Participate in ad-hoc departmental continuous improvement projects  
  • Perform other related duties in keeping with the purpose and accountabilities of the job 

REQUIREMENTS

  • Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 1+ years of related experience in Accounting
  • Excellent computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially MS Excel
  • Experience and understanding of accounting software (Procurement Express, SAP B1)

QUALITIES WE’RE LOOKING FOR

  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills
  • Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Act in a proactive manner to anticipate shifting priorities and pivots
  • Ability to multitask while effectively performing under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines
  • Excellent organizational and project coordination skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion

LOCATION

  • Remote based in Vancouver, BC

WHO WE ARE 

Terramera is a cleantech leader focused on fusing AI, science and nature to create revolutionary technologies that transform how we grow food and solve other world-scale challenges. With its Actigate™ Targeted Performance technology and mission to unlock the intelligence in nature to ensure a world that thrives and provides for everyone, Terramera is committed to reducing global synthetic chemical loads in agriculture by 80 percent while increasing global farm productivity by 20 percent by 2030. The privately held company was founded in 2010 and has grown to include a world-class bench of engineers, scientists, advisors and investors. Terramera is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, has integrated operations that include a research lab, greenhouse and farm, and has more than 185 patents in its IP portfolio. 

Our success begins with our people. We’re looking for A-Players who are passionate about making a difference as we are and thrive in environments that are dynamic, challenging and rewarding. Join our movement, as we set a new standard and change the world together as a highly dedicated, innovative, future-focused and solutions-oriented team. 

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. For more information on Terramera, please visit our website at www.terramera.com 

Terramera is committed to a diverse workforce and we are an equal opportunity employer. As we make serious efforts to learn more about how we can increase diversity in our candidate pool, we invite you to voluntarily provide demographic information in a confidential survey at the end of this application.

Providing this information is optional. It will not be used in the hiring process, and has no effect on your opportunity for employment.

APPLICATION DEADLINE 

  • Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.  

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