Accounting Assistant Job in Prince George, BC

A step in the right direction!

We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounting Assistant position at Winton Homes & Cottages in Prince George, BC!

About Us

Sinclar Group Forest Products Ltd. is an integrated wood products manufacturing company with operations throughout north-central British Columbia.  Since 1962 the dedicated team at Sinclar Group has been building strong and stable businesses by encouraging leadership and innovation in our workforce, upholding the family values that framed our beginnings, and respecting the needs of the communities in which we all live and work.

Working with integrity is fundamental to the Sinclar Group of Companies.  The health and safety of our employees, our commitment to responsible environmental stewardship, ethical dealings with our business partners, and contributing to the economic and social fabric of the communities in which we operate define the essence of who we are.

Winton Homes & Cottages is a recognized leader in the manufacturing and distribution of engineered wood products and custom homes and cottages. For over 30 years we have built high quality homes for families.  More recently our business has expanded in the production of engineered housing components including roof trusses, walls and floor systems, many of which are used in commercial as well as residential applications.

While our focus is meeting the needs of our customers, our success is driven by our people.

The Opportunity → Accounting Assistant

Under the direction of the Accounting Manager, the Accounting Assistant is responsible for the maintenance of accounts payable and accounts receivable records, processing of accounts payable invoices, as well as preparing customer payments receipts, deposits and reconciliations.

This position requires a high level of accuracy, good judgement and excellent communication skills to establish positive relationships with both external and internal customers. In addition to maintaining and processing customer and vendor information, you will also provide administrative support to the accounting team and participate in the annual audit.

As the successful candidate, you demonstrate a high level of professionalism, confidentiality and critical thinking skills. Highly resourceful, you take initiative when you see opportunities for improvement and focus on increasing overall efficiencies. Your organizational skills along with your ability to meet tight deadlines and manage changing priorities are pivotal to your success. Ideally, you will have a minimum of one to three years’ experience in Accounting or Bookkeeping and demonstrate a high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office. Post-secondary education relating to Accounting and/or Bookkeeping and experience with Microsoft NAV are considered assets.

This role is based on full time hours (40 per week); however we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours. If this is something you may be interested in, please note this in your application email and we will explore what is possible for the role.

We welcome applications from foreign trained and experienced individuals currently living in Canada.

Community

Deemed “BC’s northern capital,” Prince George is a lively city of 80,000 people situated in the heart of British Columbia. With early roots as a forest industry town, Prince George’s economy has diversified substantially over the years. Today it is a major center for resource and transportation activity and a service center for communities across the north. It has a thriving economy that offers full opportunities for recreation, housing, employment, education, dining, entertainment and culture.

Want to know more?  Take a virtual tour of Prince George here!

Join Our Team!

If you are interested in joining an organization that is committed to sustainable growth and innovation while supporting healthy and vibrant communities, please forward your resume to hr[At]sinclar[Dot]com and quote “Winton Accounting Assistant” in the subject line.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The initial review of applications will begin immediately.

We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.