Who we are:

Herbaland's mission is to bring health and wellness to everyone by creating natural health products that are functional, sustainable, and environmentally friendly, all while ensuring prosperity for our employees. We are committed to creating products you can trust by using only the best, ethically sourced ingredients, minimizing our impact on the planet, while also supporting and giving back to our community.

This is the root of who we are and what we do, and recruiting is a part of how we can achieve that. Our hopes are that all our employees share the same mindset and perseverance towards our shared goals.

Summary:

The Accounting Assistant’s responsibilities include assisting the Accounting Team Lead

with entering receivables invoices, payables invoices and credit card statements. They are responsible for performing highly diversified duties to ensure the efficient and smooth day-to-day operation of the financials in the company. They organize their work using tools like MS Excel, Sage 50 Accounting and office equipment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Herbaland provides equal employment opportunities in all its recruitment and selection processes. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without any discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Core Competencies:

• Employee Focus
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Problem solving
• Accountability and dependability
• Ethics and integrity

Job Duties:

• Review packing lists/purchase orders and issue sales invoices
• Keep track/accept payments for sales invoices
• Enter payables invoices into the accounting system
• Prepare payment remittances for suppliers
• Review company credit card statements and enter receipts in the accounting system
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation for CAD and USD accounts
• Prepare foreign exchange adjustment entry monthly
• Assist Accounting Team Lead with monthly financial reports.
• Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically and professionally at all times
• Prioritizes sustainability and the environment when engaged in business relations
• Assist other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Minimum 1-year experience in accounts receivable/accounts payable role
• Post secondary education, specific to accounting or comparable
• Ethical behaviour when dealing with sensitive financial information
• Highly motivated and able to work independently
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with other general computer skills
• Knowledge of Sage 50 Canadian version is an advantage
• Reduce environmental impact whenever possible

Work Conditions:

• Full-time, Monday to Friday availability
• Sitting/walking throughout the day
• Working on a computer for most of the day
• Ability to work independently, as well as being a strong team player
• Have good attendance and safety record