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Accountant

Location: Salmon Arm, B.C.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary:  $65,000 – $90,000

For over thirty years, Valid Manufacturing has built a reputation as a world-class hi-tech company designing engineering and manufacturing innovative and reliable solutions for a wide range of industries.  Our reputation has been built on delivering quality products backed by exceptional customer support.

We believe that exceptional products with great customer service start with employees who are valued and appreciated, and that business thrives when our talented team works cooperatively to solve problems, exchange ideas and find new ways of doing things.

The Accountant will lead our finance team, whose efforts keep pace with the demands of a dynamic production operation and a growing company.

Why Consider Valid?

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• Company pension plan that recognizes and rewards length of service.
• Commitment to ensuring a healthy work environment including balancing work and life.
• Supported training and development
• Salmon Arm is a great, centrally located community that offers a wide range of activities for all ages.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain complete sets of books, keep records of accounts, verify the procedures used for recording financial transactions, and provide fundamental accounting duties and tasks.
• Post journal entries, reconcile accounts, maintain general ledgers, and prepare financial reports.

• Authorize bank payments, transfers, deposits and perform reconciliations.
• Responsible for compliance, reconciliation, posting and completion of EHT, WCB, PST and GST filings.
• Lead month-end closing process that includes preparing, reviewing journal entries, working papers and reconciling GL accounts.
• Process, review, verify and reconcile transactions related to payroll, accounts payable and receivable.
• Review, verify, and enter information into the general ledger (ERP).
• Implement, monitor and ensure compliance with internal control policies and procedures as directed by the Controller.
• Reviews sales invoices to ensure accuracy of product type, pricing, quantity, taxes, duties and brokerage for merchandise or services.

This position requires:

• Five (5) years accounting experience in a computerized, manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated experience as a senior member of an accounting or finance team.
• Post-Secondary diploma or degree in Business Administration with focus on Accounting, Finance or related fields.
• Strong organization skills and keen attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills.
• Experience in manufacturing using an ERP/MRP system would be an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with expertise in Excel.
• Above average communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated strengths in building trusting relationships.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive growing company located in the heart of the Shuswap. The right candidate has a strong handle of core accounting functions, as well as an aptitude to learn about and support other areas of the company. The base starting salary for this position is in the range of $65,000 to $90,000, however, compensation will be determined based on the combined education and experience of the candidate.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward your cover letter and resume to careers@validmfg.com introducing yourself and explaining your interest in this role.  Please note that all applications are treated in strict confidence.

By applying for this position, you are confirming that you are legally entitled to work in Canada.  We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

To learn more about us, please go to www.validmfg.com.

Electrical Assembler

Location: Salmon Arm, B.C.

Position Type: Full-time

Department: Electrical

Salary: $47,000 – $65,000

For over thirty years, Valid has built a reputation as a world-class innovator in high-tech manufacturing. By focusing on exceptional quality and customer service, we develop strong relationships and partnerships with really great companies jointly creating really great products.

Valid designs, engineers, and manufactures innovative and reliable solutions for a wide range of industries. Our reputation has been built on delivering robust products that are always backed with our exceptional 24/7 customer support. Our commitment to quality, and our philosophy that great customer service starts with employees who are valued and appreciated, are constantly moving us forward.

The Electrical Assembler performs a wide variety of electrical assembly duties related to the manufacture of Valid Manufacturing Ltd. Electrical products. This individual will follow guidance from senior production employees and provides support as part of the team.

Why Consider Valid?

• Work with a team of skilled individuals who will recognize you for your knowledge, skill, and enthusiasm for your role in our organization
• Work in a comfortable environment that allows you to get the job done while ensuring that you maintain a healthy work / life balance
• Support for your personal and professional development needs
• Salmon Arm is a great, centrally-located, affordable community that offers a wide range of activities for all ages
• Competitive salary, benefits, and pension plan

Reflective of the community we work in, Valid recognizes that work / life balance is important, and we are committed to ensuring that this is a company and career you will want to grow with. At Valid, we will keep you interested and rewarded while at work. Our community, and all that the Shuswap / Okanagan region has to offer, will keep you interested and rewarded the rest of the time!

Responsibilities:

• Mechanical and electrical component installation.
• Wiring and testing of electrical product assemblies.
• Keep accurate and legible time records on travelers and in the time collection system.
• Maintain workspace, tools and equipment in a safe, clean and neat condition.
• Must be able to plan, organize and efficiently complete assigned tasks.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret drawings for a wide variety of Valid products
• Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Work requires ability to repetitively perform high quality work by paying attention to details.
• Willingness to contribute and participate as part of the team.
• Shows initiative.
• Strong organizational ability, good interpersonal and communication skills.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent.
• Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical experience and/or aptitude an asset.
• Exhibits maturity, professionalism, and a customer-first focus
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment an asset.
• Uses all hand tools such as drills, grinders, hammers, screw drivers, vise grips, etc., as well as power tools such as chop-saws and band-saws.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Must be able to stand for long periods
• Must be able to work on ladders and/or scaffolding
• Must be able to stoop, kneel and crouch at times to perform assigned tasks
• Must be able to use hands and arms to reach for, grasp, and manipulate objects skillfully.

Working Conditions:

• Open to positive and constructive feedback.
• Fast paced environment
• Looks to continuously improve work practices and procedures.
• Must adhere to all safety practices and procedures and work in a safe manner at all times.
• May be required to work shift work and should be available to work overtime if requested.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward a cover letter and resume to careers@validmfg.com introducing yourself and tell us why you think you are a good fit with us here at Valid.

To learn more about us, please go to www.validmfg.com. We thank all applicants in advance but only those individuals who we feel best fit this role will be contacted.