Part-Time Accountant (18-month contract)
Location: Burnaby, BC
Department: Finance
Reports to: Controller
Make a Meaningful Impact on the Coast
At Western Canada Marine Response Corporation (WCMRC), our mission is simple but vital: to protect the West Coast through world-class marine spill preparedness and response.
We are looking for a Part-Time Accountant on an 18-month contract to join our team.
At WCMRC we are dedicated to protecting the environment through thoughtful decision-making, sustainable practices, and a commitment to mitigating potential risks. We value collaboration, where diverse perspectives and mutual respect enables us to adapt, innovate, and achieve excellence. If our values resonate with you, this is the opportunity for you.
What You’ll Do
As an Accountant, you will:
- Provide accurate, timely, and relevant recording, reporting, and analysis of financial information.
- Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Identify areas for improvement and implement improvements to processes.
- Support accounts receivable, ensuring accurate preparation of invoices, collection of payments and reconciliation of records.
- Support the Finance team with financial analyses and reports when required
- Assist with spill‑related accounting, including data entry, billing support, and preparation of cost summaries for operational teams.
- Assist with and act as the primary point-of-contact for auditor requests.
- Aid in the implementation of new accounting policies, standards, and guidelines.
- Ensure compliance with applicable standards (i.e. GAAP), rules, regulations, and systems of internal control.
- Liaise with other departments and assist with accounting related questions
- GST/PST tax remittances
- Assist with accounting system upgrades
What You Bring
- 2-5 years of previous finance/accounting experience.
- Post-secondary degree or diploma, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong computer skills with ability to effectively utilize MS Office applications and other accounting software applications.
Preferred
- Collaborative team player who thrives on coordinating and interacting with multiple people on multiple projects, and who is able to manage shifting priorities. A persistent, resilient, results oriented individual.
- High attention to detail, strong computer skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Why Join WCMRC?
- The salary range for this part-time position is $30 – $35/per hour without CPA designation
- $0.50 per hour worked in lieu of group benefits
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