Plant Accountant - Penticton, BC

Work in a place where your team values YOU.

Champion Home Builders, Inc. wants YOU! We are seeking to hire a Plant Accountant to join our team in Penticton, BC.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• RRSP plan with company match
• Paid vacation / Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

WHO IS CHAMPION HOME BUILDERS, INC.?

For decades, Champion has served as a leader in the manufactured housing industry and one of the largest mobile and modular home builders in North America. Champion offers many factory-built solutions, from single-family and multi-family homes to commercial and government buildings. Our manufactured homes, modular homes, mobile homes, park models, and commercial modular buildings can be found throughout the United States and western Canada.

Throughout the organization, we act with integrity and respect. We take pride in our craftsmanship and build strong relationships with our customers, suppliers, and our employees. We know that we would not be successful without our team. In return for hard work and dedication, our goal is to provide a safe, productive, and enjoyable workplace for every employee.

Job Overview: We have a requirement for a Plant Accountant to assist with daily, month-end and year-end responsibilities needed in the plant. This role will provide support to Plant Controller. The position will be based at the Penticton office (Monday to Friday).

Responsibilities:

• Assists the Controller in regular daily, weekly and month end activities.
• Assists the Controller in balance sheet reconciliations including bank reconciliations and analysis of key accounts.
• Prepares journal entries and otherwise assists Controller in timely and accurate preparation of the monthly Financial Statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Assist the Controller to trouble shoot any problems that develop in the accounting department, systems or procedures.
• Accounts payable and payroll support when need be.
• Learn all the Champion policies relating to all accepted internal accounting controls.
• Learn all the software used by Champion relating to the accounting and financial functions.
• Quarterly Work Safe BC/PST returns.

Education and Experience:

Diploma in accounting, finance or relevant field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

AND

One to two years of experience as an accountant or similar role.

Manufacturing experience is a plus.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of accounting and financial processes (budgeting, financial closure, reporting etc.)
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word) and accounting software
• Able to effectively communicate and work closely with diverse groups.
• Strong work ethic and sense of responsibility and confidentiality
• An organized self-starter who is attentive to detail and able to work independently
• Flexible work schedule to meet deadlines
• Location: In Office