Junior Accountant (Contract) - Vancouver
- Recruiter
- Dp World Vancouver
- Location
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Posted
- 29 Nov 2020
- Closes
- 30 Nov 2020
- Ref
- ztSQjOtR5Tpf
- Job role
- Accountant
- Experience level
- Qualified accountant
Smarter trade. Better lives.
As a new world takes shape, DP World enables smarter trade and improves lives. Our modern, strategically positioned marine terminals and logistics parks have the speed, reliability and reach to ensure your cargo gets to where it needs to be - but what sets us apart is our team of experts with our unceasing commitment to innovation. The world is changing at an unparalleled pace and we are growing to meet its needs. With more capacity coming online we are ready for the future. We trade smarter.
DP World Vancouver
Secure, efficient access to Canadian markets.
Strategically located on the south shore of the Burrard inlet in downtown Vancouver, DP World Vancouver is a mere 30 miles from the US border. We are Western Canada's premier container terminal operator and stevedore.
Ideally positioned for global trade, we act as a key gateway for trans-Pacific trade between Asia and Canadian markets, as well as beyond to the US. Our central location is a multi-transport hub which offers excellent intermodal connections via two rail networks, CN Rail and CP Rail, as well as direct road links.
With a global reputation built on nearly a century of experience, DP World Vancouver also provides stevedoring services at ports and terminals throughout British Columbia. Our world-renowned professionals provide safe, innovative, and unsurpassed cargo handling trusted by top manufacturers around the world. We handle a wide range of cargoes such as breakbulk, yachts, roll-on roll-off and forest products. We are your global leader in container handling services.
What We Offer
Joining DP World Vancouver means joining a people-oriented company. You will be amongst great colleagues, enjoying a relaxed environment that values your contributions. We pride ourselves on our openness, approachability, excellence in safety and customer service and our commitment to growth and innovation. We also offer top-notch benefits and perks, including an extensive extended health benefits plan, lifestyle spending account, pension with employer contributions, retirement savings plan, and support for professional development. On top of that, we realize it takes world-class people to run world-class operations so we offer competitive total compensation packages.
The Opportunity
The Junior Accountant is responsible for taking care of customer enquiries, resolving invoice-related issues to ensure timely accounts receivable collections, posting daily customer payments, and general accounting-related tasks.
Please note this contract is one year length.
In this role, you will:
What you bring to the role:
No phone calls or agencies please. DP World Vancouver is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview, testing and pre-employment medical examination. To be eligible for hire, you must be legally entitled to work in Canada and must successfully obtain Transport Canada Security Clearance.
If you are looking for a dynamic work environment, competitive employment conditions and an opportunity to test your abilities, we invite you to blend your talent with our know-how and join the DP World team.
Deadline to apply is December 7, 2020 at 3 pm PST.
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As a new world takes shape, DP World enables smarter trade and improves lives. Our modern, strategically positioned marine terminals and logistics parks have the speed, reliability and reach to ensure your cargo gets to where it needs to be - but what sets us apart is our team of experts with our unceasing commitment to innovation. The world is changing at an unparalleled pace and we are growing to meet its needs. With more capacity coming online we are ready for the future. We trade smarter.
- 70,000 Vessels served each year
- 174,000 Containers moved every day
- 78 Businesses located in 40 countries
- 45,000 People from 130 countries
DP World Vancouver
Secure, efficient access to Canadian markets.
Strategically located on the south shore of the Burrard inlet in downtown Vancouver, DP World Vancouver is a mere 30 miles from the US border. We are Western Canada's premier container terminal operator and stevedore.
Ideally positioned for global trade, we act as a key gateway for trans-Pacific trade between Asia and Canadian markets, as well as beyond to the US. Our central location is a multi-transport hub which offers excellent intermodal connections via two rail networks, CN Rail and CP Rail, as well as direct road links.
With a global reputation built on nearly a century of experience, DP World Vancouver also provides stevedoring services at ports and terminals throughout British Columbia. Our world-renowned professionals provide safe, innovative, and unsurpassed cargo handling trusted by top manufacturers around the world. We handle a wide range of cargoes such as breakbulk, yachts, roll-on roll-off and forest products. We are your global leader in container handling services.
What We Offer
Joining DP World Vancouver means joining a people-oriented company. You will be amongst great colleagues, enjoying a relaxed environment that values your contributions. We pride ourselves on our openness, approachability, excellence in safety and customer service and our commitment to growth and innovation. We also offer top-notch benefits and perks, including an extensive extended health benefits plan, lifestyle spending account, pension with employer contributions, retirement savings plan, and support for professional development. On top of that, we realize it takes world-class people to run world-class operations so we offer competitive total compensation packages.
The Opportunity
The Junior Accountant is responsible for taking care of customer enquiries, resolving invoice-related issues to ensure timely accounts receivable collections, posting daily customer payments, and general accounting-related tasks.
Please note this contract is one year length.
In this role, you will:
- Review outstanding balances, contact customers on late payments, resolve any issues and elevate disputes to the management team for resolution.
- Oversee A/R allowances, disputes, write-offs, credits, late payment interest charges and early payment discounts.
- Enter all cash, cheque and wire transfer deposits and post system-generated batches into the accounting system daily.
- Prepare and enter journal entries relating to receivables and bank transactions and create and post manual invoices to regional and head offices as well as to ad-hoc customers.
- Provide month-end reconciliation of A/R from the sub-ledger to the GL and prepare weekly and/or monthly reports and statements for A/R collection.
- Positively drive agreed initiatives, propose new initiatives and adopt a sense of continuous improvement.
What you bring to the role:
- Post-secondary training in accounting or finance.
- A minimum of 2 years' experience in Accounts Receivable.
- Experience with Agresso and Maximo systems are assets.
- Highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a high volume setting.
- Exceptional computer skills and ability to quickly learn new software.
- Possess knowledge of accounts receivable and the accounting cycle.
- A willingness to take initiative to solve problems and a desire to identify process improvements.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate clear and concise information in an accurate and informative manner.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with your team and other departments.
No phone calls or agencies please. DP World Vancouver is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview, testing and pre-employment medical examination. To be eligible for hire, you must be legally entitled to work in Canada and must successfully obtain Transport Canada Security Clearance.
If you are looking for a dynamic work environment, competitive employment conditions and an opportunity to test your abilities, we invite you to blend your talent with our know-how and join the DP World team.
Deadline to apply is December 7, 2020 at 3 pm PST.
Apply for This Job