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Junior Accountant


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"Cascade Aerospace is one of Canada's leading specialty aerospace and defence contractors - a place where we do cool things for great customers!" We invite you to consider a career with us - come, experience our creative, innovative, and performance-based company!
 

Job Description

Reporting to the Accounting Lead, the Accountant handles general accounting functions to ensure the accurate allocation, collection and reconciliation of costs and expenditures within Cascade Aerospace's accounting system.

 

This position requires immediate Controlled Goods clearance, therefore, only Canadian Residents or Permanent Residents will be considered at this time.

Major Responsibilities & Duties

  1. Strive to consistently act in a manner, which reflects the Company’s culture and values.
    1. Complete work on time, and in the highest attainable quality.
    2. Treat customers and team members with sensitivity and respect.
    3. Assist internal and external customers in fulfilling their responsibilities.
    4. Enhance existing skills and develop new skills in a continuous learning.
  2. Perform general accounting duties and functions accurately, independently and in accordance with Cascade Aerospace policies and procedures.
    1. Prepare cash receipts, and all banking entries.
    2. Prepare, monitor and report on bank balances.
    3. Perform daily bank reconciliations for our US and CAD accounts.
    4. Process employee expense reports.
    5. Support the AP & AR functions as required.
  3. Perform in month-end financial accounting procedures and reconciliations in accordance with the Company’s financial department policies and procedures.
    1. Keep the finance team on track with month-end timeline.
    2. Conduct GL reconciliations.
    3. Prepare month-end journal entries and working papers.
    4. Prepare governmental remittances for PST, GST, QST and payroll taxes.
    5. Maintain Capital Spend spreadsheets on monthly basis.
    6. Run monthly Capture.
    7. Review & Process company AMEX/Visa Statements.
    8. Provide Financial and Costing Analysis.
    9. Support in the preparation of the monthly financial statements and the package.
  4. Perform other duties as required.

Core Skills

  • Excellent communication skills: fluent written and verbal English is mandatory
  • Intermediate Computer Skills: Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and/or other Accounting and Project specific software
  • Proven competency in Numeracy using graphical information and numerical information
  • Good knowledge of an ERP is an asset
  • Proven competency in using Information Technology
  • Desire to work in an energetic high performance team environment
  • Willingness to adapt to a changing environment
  • Proven attention to detail, without losing the big picture
  • Proven ability to meet deadlines

Education

  • An accounting/finance diploma or degree is required
  • Working towards CPA designation is an asset

Experience

  • 3+ years’ experience in financial and cost accounting is preferred
  • Experience with ERP systems is an asset

Compensation Data

$55k/yr - $60k/yr

Reasons To Apply

  • Employee retention and engagement is important to Cascade; we value our employees.
  • Comprehensive benefits package provided. Extended benefits and the Employee Resilience Program (all 100% paid by Cascade) are offered after 3 months of employment and Pension matching after 6 months.
  • ATO (Approved Training Organization) provides endorsement (type) training & development.
  • Company-wide social events and family functions throughout the year.
  • Relocation Package available for qualifying candidates.

About Cascade

Cascade Aerospace Inc. is a dynamic, privately-held Canadian specialty aerospace and defence contractor focused on providing long-term integrated aircraft support programs for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), military, government and commercial customers.

 

All employees are encouraged to realize their true potential and play an active role in fostering an environment of safety, quality, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. We are a diverse organization that strives to be respectful and inclusive of everyone and to treat employees fairly and equally.

 

At Cascade Aerospace we strongly believe in the value of teaming - with our employees, our customers, our suppliers, and our communities. It is by "Teaming with the best" and working collaboratively with our many partners that we are able to offer custom-tailored solutions for each customer's unique requirements. Our value proposition is that we build enduring customer relationships, and our strategic focus is customer satisfaction. It is a driver in all our decisions. 

 

Cascade Aerospace is committed to the principle of Employment Equity. Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying which employment equity group(s) you belong to. In order to self-declare, please ensure to indicate this in your application, cover letter, or resume. 

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