Accountant

at  Pattison Food Group

Come join Pattison Food Group Ltd., a Jim Pattison business, and Canada’s largest Western-based provider of food and health products.
Pattison Food Group Ltd. consists of Save-On-Foods and other well-known grocery banners. With nearly 300 retail locations, we proudly employ more than 30,000 team members.
We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Accountant to join our Finance team in Langley, BC.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Finance, you will be responsible for analyzing financial information, preparing journal entries, and various reporting.

You will be responsible for:

• Preparing journal entries and other accounting duties as required.
• Monitoring data input from other departments to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation.
• Coordinating and directing data input activities with the Accounts Payable/Receivable teams.
• Analyzing financial statements.
• Preparing account reconciliations.
• Facilitating and completing monthly close procedures.

You have:

• 2 years of general ledger accounting experience.
• Intermediate level (2nd - 3rd year) CPA or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of general ledger systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word, and Outlook).

You are:

• Able to process high volumes of data.
• An excellent communicator, both written and verbal with strong interpersonal skills.
• Analytical with exceptional problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Able to take initiative with the ability to prioritize accordingly and meet deadlines.
• Able to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Driven and enthusiastic with the ability to work well in a team environment.

What we offer:
In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer a great range of benefits, a company pension plan, free parking, exclusive team member offers, and opportunities for development and career progression.
If you’re looking to join a team that puts people first, you’re in the right place. Apply online today!
This position is based at the Pattison Food Group office in Langley, B.C. While we’re currently operating with a hybrid work-from-home and in-office schedule, we look forward to the day when we are all able to work together in the office again.

• Preparing journal entries and other accounting duties as required.
• Monitoring data input from other departments to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation.
• Coordinating and directing data input activities with the Accounts Payable/Receivable teams.
• Analyzing financial statements.
• Preparing account reconciliations.
• Facilitating and completing monthly close procedures