Junior Accountant at Progressive Automations – Richmond, British Columbia

Progressive Automations is one of the top manufacturers and distributors of linear actuators and home/office automation. We have over a decade of experience in the industry and are quickly growing. Our goal is to lead the industry in innovation while bringing you premium quality products at an affordable price. Our creative, energetic and innovative team has the experience of working together with different customers, from automation enthusiasts, hobbyists to large scale partners. We are constantly developing our skills and knowledge of the industry while we also make sure to have a bit of fun in life!

AP

- Accurately enter invoices into the ERP system,

- Record in the system Vendor Payments

- Review and process employee expense claims, verifying approvals and documentation

- Assist with account reconciliations and vendor statement reviews.

- Claims/Disputes

AR

- Billing

- Apply Customer payments

- AR aging (NET 60-90)

- Collection

- Assist the Sales Team with the payment process

- Unapproved transactions check

- Merchant reconciliation (Shopify, Braintree, PayPal, Klarna, Moneris)

Office administration/HR

- Ordering office supplies and managing inventory

- Assisting with onboarding paperwork

- Coordinating training sessions

Experience and Knowledge

• 1–2 years of experience in Accounts Payable; experience dealing with multiple currencies is considered an asset.
• Post-secondary education in Accounting.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in ERP and accounting systems; (QuickBooks)

Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to create, modify, and interpret spreadsheets using functions such as formulas, sorting, and filtering.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel and Outlook).
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Dependable and consistent in delivering high-quality work.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Takes initiative to identify and resolve issues and actively contributes ideas for process improvements.
• Team-oriented mindset, respectful, cooperative, and focused on achieving shared goals.