Project Accountant (Maple Ridge BC)

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. 

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About The Role – Project Accountant  (Maple Ridge BC)

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Project Accountant with the Orica Digital Solutions team in Maple Ridge BC. This position will be responsible for leading various complex financial projects including software transitions for US and Canada.

What you will be doing

•    The Project Accountant will be responsible for leading various complex financial projects. These projects will require a good understanding of IFRS accounting standards along with manufacturing accounting. 
•    Leading projects will require creating, monitoring and organizing project plans for the various finance projects. Frequent reporting to management will be needed on the KPIs, timelines and roadblocks with all on-going projects.
•    Taking the lead on transitioning companies from one ERP to another in a timely manner and ensuring accuracy remains.
•    Managing US sales tax reporting and filing for all companies using a third party software.
•    Work with the Assistant Controller to improve the finance and accounting function such as reviewing current processes, creating an SOP and doing process engineering to create more efficient and effective processes that work with the team and systems we have. There will be a opportunity here to identify issues and come up with creative solutions to resolve them.
•    Support collection and payables processes. Support on transitioning AP to have more electronic filings and payments. 
•    Managing compliance and audit engagements. This will require working with third parties to ensure the engagements are planned and organized well, executed efficiently and completed on time. This will require good communication with all stakeholders involved. 
•    Other duties as assigned by the manager. 

What you will bring

•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills · Strong Organization and attention to detail skills · Experience in a manufacturing environment using standard costing .
•    Experience in Construction or project accounting using percentage of completion revenue/cost recognition considered an asset
•    Experience developing and implementing Systems, processes and Procedures · Experience defining and writing financial reports and queries · Project management experience.
•    Strong organizational and attention to detail required for handling multiple projects

Role dimensions

•    Location:  Maple Ridge BC
•    Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 3 days in office/2 days remote

Your qualifications

•    CPA with a minimum 4-6 years’ of relevant experience with IFRS reporting standard 
•    Experience with Epicor ERP, Microsoft Dynamics ERP, Tax compliance (Avalara) considered an asset, with ERP implementation experience highly desired.

How you shape and influence others

* Demonstrates courage, resilience and flexibility
* Strong reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character       
* Strong stakeholder management, interpersonal & communication skills
* Self-aware and open to feedback 
* Work effectively across business unit
* High level decision making ability
* Able to manage multiple tasks within deadlines and work independently 
 

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Compensation 
•    Full Time Salary 
•    $80,000 - $97,500 CAD
(Salary to be determined by the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)

Orica does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.  Do not apply for this role if you will need Orica Immigration Sponsorship (e.g., H1-B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future. 

Employee Benefits (Full Time Salary Position)
•    Orica Incentive program (bonus)
•    RRSP matching after one year
•    Company events
•    Extended health care
•    Dental care
•    Vision care
•    Employee assistance program
•    Life insurance
•    On-site parking
•    Paid time off

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

We have been made aware that some individuals have received scam emails which include false and invalid offers of employment from Orica.  Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process.  All candidates are required to actively participate in the recruitment process applicable to the specific role and location where the role is based, prior to any offer of employment being made.  Please also be advised that Orica will never request payment or require candidates to deposit a check during the recruitment and onboarding processes.