Junior Accountant

About Us

Dynamic Ocean Consulting Ltd (Dynamic Ocean) is a boutique environmental consulting firm based in Port Moody, British Columbia. We are a group of multi-disciplinary applied scientists that bridge the realms of regulatory and academic applied scientists, with a strong focus on the marine environment. Our foundation is built upon the belief for the inclusion of western and Indigenous/Inuit sciences into all aspects of the regulatory life cycle, to support the understanding of existing conditions and effects assessments. Spatially we primarily work in British Columbia and Nunavut, with a strong interest for expansion to territories and provinces with a coastline.    

 We are a dynamic organization with multiple business portfolios, and work in a fast-paced environment. We encourage a healthy attitude toward collaboration and communication within our organization, with clients and external partners. At Dynamic Ocean we are working toward developing a company culture that finds the appropriate balance between work and life, and so we offer a flexible work schedule, opportunity to work from home, and days off in addition to your vacation schedule.

About You

You are a proactive, solutions focused junior accountant, that is technically savvy and has an aptitude for learning the transactional responsibilities of our organization.   You can work well within a team environment and be able to function independently. You possess excellent communication skills, written and verbal, and have a keen eye for detail and accuracy. You operate well in a dynamic environment, to support continued development and improvement to support the coordination of our Financial Management System. You will be able to adapt to a fast-paced environment, with the ability to multi-task in your day-to-day functions. In this position you will collaborate with the internal professional teams to ensure the accurate reporting and entry of the Company’s financial information.

Must be eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

  • Report to the Manager of Finance to support the financial operations of Dynamic Ocean.

  • Undertake day to day accounting and administrative responsibilities, including but not limited to:

    • Reconciliation of bank transactions

    • Invoice preparation

    • Entering of receipts and bills

    • Assisting in employee payroll processing

    • Month end journal entries

  • Support cash flow projections by tracking accounts payable and accounts receivable.

  • Communication with Company clients for payment of accounts receivable.

  • Prepare bank deposits, monthly reconciliations, and cash receipt entries.

  • Assists with the assembly of information for internal and external financial reporting requirements.

  • Assist Senior Accountant with balance sheet cleanup prior to month-end to make sure that financial statements are accurate, consistent, and up to date.

  • Processing employee’s travel and expense reports.

  • Assembles client billings packages in accordance with contract terms and conditions.

  • Support employee requirements for payroll, reimbursements and health benefit plan.

  • Support office and financial administrative tasks as required.

  • Support travel bookings for Company employees.

  • Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Degree or Diploma of Accounting.

  • Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) student is considered an asset.

  • A minimum of one - two years of experience in a similar role.

  • Knowledge of government legislation and generally accepted accounting principles.

  • Knowledge of QuickBooks Online accounting system is considered an asset.

  • Ability to demonstrate discretion when handling confidential information.

  • Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly word, excel and SharePoint.

  • ·Team spirit, strong interpersonal skills, and sense of responsibility.

  • Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

  • A positive attitude and interest to communicate and engage with the team.

  • ·Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Experience in a regulatory or environmental consulting industry would be considered an asset

Work Location and Benefits

Our office is Port Moody based, and we offer a hybrid work schedule opportunity with an expectation of a minimum of three office days a week.  

 We offer a competitive benefits program and a flexible work schedule.  

Compensation

The salary range for this role is dependent on the skill level and experience of the successful candidate and will range from $58,000 to $68,000. Our salaries are typically above average and will be based on your unique qualifications and experience. We are interested to support you, and all our employees in experiences to expand and develop their professional portfolios. We have a strong interest in Professional Development opportunities and growing together as a team.

Application

This job requires candidates to be based in BC, within commutable distance to our office location.  We also require that candidates are able to legally work in Canada at the time of application.  We appreciate all applicants who apply, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.  

Please submit your CV with a cover letter to careers@dynamicocean.ca and reference your application as being for the ‘Junior Accountant’ position.