Senior Accountant – AP & Inventory Control BC

Senior Accountant – AP & Inventory Control (Burnaby, BC)

Quality Horticulture is a distributor of premium horticultural products with a quarter-century of industry leadership and expertise. The company is Canadian-owned and operated, serving businesses across North America. With distribution centers in Burnaby, BC, Mississauga, ON, and Ontario, California, Quality Horticulture prides itself on integrity, value, and innovation in delivering high-quality products and services to its customers.

Join our dynamic team and kick-start your career with us! We are a forward-thinking company dedicated to innovation and growth. We value creativity, collaboration, and a passion for technology. If you're a recent graduate or an intern looking to start and grow with a company, we want to hear from you!

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to take ownership of our Accounts Payable and Inventory Control functions. Reporting to the Controller, you will be a key player in ensuring financial accuracy, optimizing cash flow, and streamlining our inventory processes. This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys a mix of technical accounting, cost analysis, and cross-departmental collaboration.

• Lead the full-cycle AP process: review, verify, and process vendor invoices.
• Optimize cash flow by scheduling payments and managing vendor relationships.
• Ensure tax compliance and maintain the AP sub-ledger to GL reconciliation.
• Prepare month-end accruals and support audit requirements.
• Maintain precise inventory records and perform regular cycle count reconciliations.
• Analyze variances and ensure accurate inventory valuation for financial reporting.
• Manage cost accounting, pricing updates, and inventory-related reporting.
• Investigate discrepancies and implement corrective actions to improve accuracy.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual GST/HST & PST filings.
• Perform bank reconciliations and manage inter-company transactions.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Identify and implement process improvements for AP and inventory workflows.
• Prepare financial and cost accounting reports for management review.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. A CPA designation (or being near completion) is highly preferred.
• Experience: 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, specifically focusing on AP and Inventory.
• Tech
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in SAP Business One (SAP B1) is a significant asset. Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs) are required.
• Mindset: Strong analytical skills, a high level of accuracy, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for collaborating across departments.

• Location:
  
  Burnaby, BC (Head Office)
• Type:
  Full-Time, Permanent
• Salary: $75k - $90k per annum (depending on skills).