ABOUT THE POSITION
Reporting to the Controller and the Owner, the Intermediate Accountant is responsible for the accuracy of all entries to the ledger accounts and reconciling the subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger. This position requires daily interaction with the staff located in both Vancouver and Toronto offices via email, phone, and/or internet meetings and an ability to work with minimum supervision. The position requires a working knowledge of QuickBooks Online and provincial and cross-border tax rules.

RESPONSABILITIES
Duties include but are not limited to:

Accounting Tasks

· Issue progress invoices, receive, enter and apply client’s payments to invoices.
· Ensure client invoices are allocated to a job, class, location and that the tax code matches the sales location
· Recording and preparing accounts receivable statements including back charges
· Enter vendors’ bills and credit card receipts, code to items, allocate to a job/class and location, and enter payments
· Communicate with staff to obtain missing documents/details
· Bank and credit card reconciliations
· Maintain client and vendor’s files
· Maintain aged accounts receivable for review with owner monthly and support the collection process
· Maintain aged payable for payments, process regular cheque run on time
· Maintain employee information and process weekly payroll
· Assist in Job costing, compare costs with budgets, reporting variances to owner – support management with key performance indicators (KPI’s)
· Assist controller with back ups for monthly, quarterly, yearly reporting
· Assist in preparation of monthly financial statements and month-end working papers
· Contribute to a cooperative team environment and communicate on a regular basis with sales and operations departments
· Open mail and share with owner and/or controller

QUALIFICATIONS
· 2+ years of multiple provinces and states accounting experience
· Experience in job cost accounting and financial reporting
· Intermediate Excel and Word computer skills
· Experience with QuickBooks Online required
· Able to manage, adapt and change priorities at a moment’s notice
· Able to learn and adapt quickly, work under pressure while maintaining the highest level of accuracy

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
· Everything you do is quality driven, and you pay attention to the details with a high level of accuracy
· You love a fast paced, team-oriented environment with open communication style
· You are adaptable in a changing environment, resourceful, and solution oriented
· You are organized, and you take pride in being prepared
· You are a great listener and effective with both written and verbal communication
· You demonstrate the ability to take initiative and achieve results
· Bilingual English/French would be an asset

At ByNature Design we strive to connect people with nature by offering products and services that bring interiors to life and make people feel good. Growing steadily since 2012, ByNature now has three offices (Vancouver, Toronto, and France) and a team of 20+ designers, project managers, horticulturists and production assistants with an enthusiasm for plants.

Please send your resume and a cover letter to nancy@roadmaptoprofit.com.

ByNature brings natural green walls to the indoor space and is currently recruiting in its production studio. We are one of Canada’s leading biophilic companies, paving the way for a greener future for everyone! Work consists of manufacturing preserved moss and plant panels by hand and with the help of some production tools. Must be able to work with your hands, have an eye for detail, be efficient, have good common sense, follow best standards of safety and be able to improvise and adapt to last minute requests.

Experience in some kind of construction/landscaping job will be an asset. Please note that you will be also working with a team of 5-6 other production assistants and supervisors – you will need to be respectful, professional, hard working and someone who likes to work in a collaborative team environment.

The position is 40hrs per week – Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Our office and workshop is located at 20 Ashwarren road, North York. Staff events, training and tools will be provided. Must be available to work immediately.

If you feel like you have the right attitude and qualifications, please apply with you resume and a brief description about yourself and why you feel you are the right person for this role.

Possibilities for evolution within ByNature!

At ByNature Design we strive to connect people with nature by offering products and services that bring interiors to life and make people feel good. Growing steadily since 2012, ByNature now has three offices (Vancouver, Toronto, and France) and a team of 20+ designers, project managers, horticulturists and production assistants with an enthusiasm for plants.

Please send your resume and cover letter to nicolas@bynaturedesign.ca – your application will not be considered if either of these documents is not provided. Thank you!

Description
In this position, you will be in direct contact with clients as well as working alongside our Design and Project Management team. Your duties will include answering calls and responding to emails from potential clients regarding our products, with the goal of facilitating sales. To excel in this role, you must have excellent organizational skills and be able to communicate effectively with your colleagues to ensure the efficient relay of important information. As the first point of contact for our new clients, your role involves a variety of tasks such as estimating project costs, conducting site visits and consultations, following up with clients, creating quotes, and having a thorough understanding of all our available products. We are looking for someone who is a quick learner, can handle multiple tasks efficiently, has great attention to detail, is dependable, independent, and professional, and has previous experience in sales and/or estimation.

Please be sure you have the following requirements before applying:

• Canadian citizen, permanent resident or a valid work permit

The following skills would be an asset:

• Bilingual in English/French
• Landscape/horticultural training
• Management skills

Tasks & Responsibilities
In your role, you’ll be the go-to person for potential clients. Your main goal is to help them understand our products and find the best options that suit their needs. You’ll also be responsible for creating and processing quotations for our clients and keeping everyone in the loop about important details. You’ll be the first person clients interact with, so it’s essential that you have excellent people skills. You’ll also work closely with our CEO, Partners (including our Toronto staff) to make sure that all new projects are handled professionally and completed successfully.

The position consists of the following tasks:

• Project estimation
• Sales
• Client relations
• Follow-ups
• Consultations
• Communicating and maintaining relationships with vendors
• Preparing quotations
• Preparing relevant information for the design team

Eligibility Requirements:

• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to multi-task/prioritize work
• Strong organizational skills with great common sense
• Proactive and able to adapt to unexpected issues or requests on the fly
• Quick learner and resourceful
• Must be discreet, courteous, reliable, diligent and be able to work independently or in a team environment
• Great leadership skills

We realize that what we do is pretty unique; ByNature is looking for enthusiastic individuals who are excited to join us on our unique professional journey. We are committed to providing you with the necessary training and guidance to help you succeed in your role. We value our team members and believe in offering opportunities for career growth to those who work hard and contribute to our success. In addition, we offer our employees health benefits to ensure their well-being.

At ByNature Design we strive to connect people with nature by offering products and services that bring interiors to life and make people feel good. Growing steadily since 2012, ByNature now has three offices (Vancouver, Toronto, and France) and a team of 20+ designers, project managers, horticulturists and production assistants with an enthusiasm for plants. We’re looking for someone who’s great with sales and estimation and has top-notch leadership and interpersonal skills. We need to find someone who will embrace ByNature’s vision and be part of a growing business located in one of the greenest offices in Vancouver.

Please send your resume and cover letter to nicolas@bynaturedesign.ca – your application will not be considered if either of these documents is not provided. Thank you!