Accounting Assistant at AtkinsRéalis · Richmond

Accounting Assistant Location: CA.BC.Richmond.9851 VanHorne Way Job Description Overview ProTrans BC Operations Ltd., a subsidiary of AtkinsRéalis, is the private operator of the Canada Line, a 19-km automated rail-based rapid transit system connecting Downtown Vancouver with central Richmond and the Vancouver International Airport. Our fleet of trains provide a 26-minute terminus-to-terminus service to an average weekday ridership of more than 120,000 passengers across 16 stations. Our operations office is in Richmond, British Columbia. Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people. The Accounting Assistant is responsible for duties related to accounts payable and various month-end accounting functions such as, processing invoices for payments and reconciliation of various reports and accounts.Accounting Assistants also participate in the Physical Inventory cycle count process. Accounting Assistant is also responsible for preparation and calculation of recoverable and special event cost for revenue billings. Your role Preparing backup, coding vendors and entering accounts payable for payment in the JDE System. Reconciles various reports and accounts such as, but not limited to AP, inventory, various expenditure accounts, and vendor’s monthly statements. Process invoices for payments, prepares and verifies the payment group on a timely basis and ensures all deadlines are met. Maintains the Address Book of all vendors, employees, customers, etc, through the change management forms preparation and verification. Arranges for vendor compliance forms completion from potential vendors in support of the procurement function. Answers inquiries from vendors and internal sources regarding the status of invoices, vendor accounts, cheque issues and accounts payable procedures. Performs a variety of duties related to the control of accounts payable such as preparing month-end and year-end accruals of outstanding invoices. Participates in the physical inventory cycle count process, including inputting and verifying count data, and spot checks on the count process. Other duties include photocopying and scanning invoices for payment processing. Prepares and maintains a variety of lists, schedules, summaries and reports including, but not limited to, Scientific Research & experimental Development Tax Credits, Claims Management, KPI, Supplier Performance, Monthly Cash Flow, using a variety of software programs including Microsoft Office Word Processing, Excel, Power Point, and Visio. Prepares and/or updates Operating Policies and Procedures for Departmental functions. Attends and participates in Company organized training sessions related to safety and wellness in the workplace. Assembles information from numerous sources necessary to calculate and prepare periodic revenue billing of recoverable costs and special events. Other related duties as assigned. About you Excellent verbal, written and numeric skills essential. Extremely high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Previous work experience in the accounting field of 3 – 5 years. Diploma or degree in Accounting/Finance required. Advanced skills in MS Office/MS Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Visio). Working knowledge of JD Edwards or other ERP Software systems is preferred. A combination of education and experience may also be considered. Expected compensation for this role is $37.61 per hour. Reward & benefits Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada. Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs. Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life. Be rewarded. Find out more. About AtkinsRéalis We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more. 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