Financial Accountant

Location: 8800 Glenlyon Pkwy Burnaby, British Columbia

Career Level: Corporate Level 2 (C2)

Salary Level: FINANCE

Who are we?

Svante is a rapidly growing clean energy technology company making commercial-scale carbon capture and removal a reality and enabling global industries to play offense in the fight against climate change that will accelerate the global transition to a lower-carbon economy.

The growing success of our company is owed to our commitment to our people, our emphasis on our values, and our innovative technology. Passion is put into what we do every day.

Purpose of the Role

As the Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for accounting activities including the preparation of monthly reports, performing various calculations and accruals. You will also work on maintaining GL integrity, attending team meetings and working with various departments throughout the company.   

Required Skills and Qualifications

• You have 2-5 years of experience in accounting roles with a focus on accounts receivable, accounts payable, and/or financial accounting.
• You have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• You posses excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• You have a desire and ability to work collaboratively with others.
• You have a good understanding of accounting principles and theory.
  
• You are familiar with an accounting software (Business Central an asset).
• You have experience with productivity tools, such as Microsoft Office Suite.
  
• You have great customer service skills working with other departments and external customers.

Bonus Skills and Qualifications

• You have completed or made progress towards a CPA designation or relevant Master’s Degree.
  
• You have knowledge of PowerAutomate.

What Success looks like in this role

• You will perform month-end financial accounting tasks, including accrual calculations, reconciliations, and reporting.
• You will prepare monthly reports, lead sheets, and aged accounts payable (AP) report as well as process AP foreign exchange entries and related journal entries.
• You will handle intercompany reconciliations and journal entries.
• You will reclass prepaid expenses from the income statement to current assets and post amortization entries in Business Central.
• You will update Fixed Asset workbooks and complete amortization entries in Business Central.
• You will review general ledgers for all subsidiaries and report discrepancies.
• You will assist with IFRS 16 lease journal entries.
• You will support the review of revenue and costs in the Projects module within Business Central.
• You will build efficiencies within the D365 Business Central environment.
• You will help implement automation and AI tools to improve processes.
• You will assist with the annual external audit and provide requested information to auditors.
  

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Svante is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. All Svante employees share in the responsibility for assuring that, by our personal actions, the policies are effective. Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Pay Equity Statement

Svante believes in pay equity, fairness and transparency, and so we include a salary range within the job posting. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. 

The actual salary offered to the final candidate is based on the salary range shown, and will vary depending on the candidate's relative experience, qualifications, and anticipated level of performance. We assess all candidates individually and strive to offer competitive and equitable compensation packages.  

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that recognize employees for their performance and contributions.  In addition to Base Pay, Svante provides comprehensive benefits to employees such as Restricted Share Units, Extended Health and Dental Plan, Retirement Saving Plan, free access to a Fitness Centre and more!