Job Description
Accountant
(Accounting)
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Job Skills / Requirements
As one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, boasting Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures, Paladin is Canada’s leading security company, with services and superior expertise that span all types of protection. Our outstanding people, ongoing training, state-of-the-art technology, advanced monitoring stations and passion for customer service excellence enable us to provide the most responsive and effective customer service in the industry.
Paladin was established in 1976 to provide basic Security Officer services. From modest beginnings with four employees and one contract, Paladin has grown into one of the largest security companies in Canada with offices from coast to coast.
TOP REASONS TO JOIN THE PALADIN TEAM
- Leading comprehensive benefits program
- Promotion from within
- Awarded company culture
- Flexible work/life balance
We are looking for a driven individual to join our finance team and be a key member of our Financial Reporting department. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of managing multiple tasks in a busy work environment, proficiency working with ERP software and a willingness to learn. We are looking for someone with a positive can-do attitude who takes pride in their work and is looking to grow their career with one of Canada’s best managed companies.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Full-cycle accounting: reconciling key accounts, month-end close and developing supporting working papers.
- Maintain financial, accounting and records management systems
- Identify internal and system control risks and assists with the development and documentation of new processes to enhance the workflow of various departments including Information Technology (IT), Finance and Accounting, Sales, Purchasing, Shipping/Receiving, and Human Resources
- Provides options and recommendations for the implementation of new policies and practices
- Assist with implementing improvements to financial controls and procedures
- Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve requests from operational teams by adhering to accounting and business policies
- Become a key resource for employees nationally in the operation of our specialized ERP software, including responding to issues and requests as necessary
- Assist with ad-hoc projects and other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS
- Consideration to pursue CPA professional accounting designation
- Minimum of 1-4 years progressive accounting experience
- Track record of managing deliverables from multiple parties to meet challenging deadlines
- A collaborative approach to leading an accounting team in finding creative solutions to daily issues
- Demonstrated ability in leading teams to manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and month-end close processes
Salary: $50,000 - $60,000
APPLICATION DETAILS:
Deadline: May 14, 2025 @ 1700 hours
How to Apply: Applicants must apply through the Paladin Security website at www.paladinsecurity.com/careers before the application deadline. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Additional Information / Benefits
Paladin Security has a diverse workforce. We believe in and are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. Paladin Security is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.
This job reports to the Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis
This is a Full-Time position
Number of Openings for this position: 1