The Kootenay Co-op is looking for a Finance Assistant to join our team. If you are an efficient, detail-oriented office professional, we want to hear from you! This is a full-time, 40 hours per week (including weekends) position. Criminal background check is required.

SKILLS + QUALIFICATIONS

• Independent work ethic with strong organizational + time management skills.
• Sound decision making/logic skills.
• Excellent customer service (both internal and external).
• Clerical aptitude (e.g. filing, computer literacy, telephone, fax, copier/printer, postage machine, etc.)
• Use of applicable computer software programs (e.g. SMS/POS, Sage, Excel, Word, Outlook, Windows, etc.)
• Basic bookkeeping knowledge (e.g. accounts payable & receivable processes, etc.).

DUTIES + RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare daily bank deposits and daily till reconciliations.
• Troubleshooting and resolving reconciliation discrepancies
• Ensure the safe and timely delivery of deposits to the bank and change pick-up.
• Ensure cashiers have an adequate supply of till change.
• Assist in entering, posting and filing A/P + A/R vendor and non-vendor invoices.
• Assist in processing invoices with discount terms immediately upon receipt.
• Perform all pertinent clerical functions, including phone responsibilities.
• Enter billing invoices and order store supplies.
• Oversee and perform coupon reimbursement process.
• Comply with all Co-op policies and procedures in the Employee Handbook
• Provide vacation coverage when necessary (flexible work schedule).
• Other accounting, bookkeeping and office duties as required

WHY WORK AT THE KOOTENAY CO-OP?

Employees of the Co-op are truly unique. Our friendly, talented staff have created a culture of inclusiveness + teamwork, along with a passion for bringing organic, sustainable food to the Nelson area. Employees receive a store discount, health + dental benefits, RRSP contributions, and competitive wages. We value work-life balance, continuous improvement, and maintaining a friendly work environment where each staff member can get involved in making the Co-op a great place to shop & work.

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Store discount

Application question(s):

• Do you already have secured housing in the area?
• What times of the week are you NOT able to work?

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (preferred)
• Bookkeeping: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)