**Temporary Assistant Accountant (Contract)** Location: Surrey, BC (On-site) Employment Type: Full-Time Contract (36 months, with potential to extend) Start Date: Immediate Reports To: Senior Accountant **About Us - The Company** TAG Hardware designs, engineers, and manufactures products for the closet and modular furniture industry. Our 70,000 square foot brand new manufacturing plant is located in South Surrey, British Columbia. The facility also houses our head office, plastic injection molding machines, assembly work stations, and a warehouse, where we develop and produce our patented products for customers globally. Our products are seen frequently in a variety of media spaces including home improvement shows and major print magazines. TAG Hardware solutions are found wherever you find high-end homes around the world. Since 2002, we have experienced steady growth, and are now in search of an Assistant Accountant to join our young, dynamic team. Visit taghardware.com to see what we are about! **About the Role-Job Description** TAG Hardware is looking for a hands-on Assistant Accountant to support our finance operations. Reporting to the Accounting Lead, youll play a critical role in maintaining financial accuracy and ERP integrity while ensuring the smooth execution of daily and month-end accounting processes. This position is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in accounting who is dependable, detail-driven, and eager to step into a key support role. **Key Responsibilities** **Accounts Payable:** * Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner. * Match Purchase Orders, Invoices and Receiving reports. * Prepare and perform check runs and electronic payments. * Reconcile AP transactions and resolve discrepancies with vendors. * Assist in month-end related activities related to AP. **Accounts Receivable:** * Generate and send customer statements. * Monitor accounts for incoming payments and follow up on overdue accounts. * Maintain up-to-date AR aging reports. * Support collections efforts and respond to customer inquiries. **General Accounting Support:** * Assist with data entry, journal entries, and bank reconciliations. * Help with monthly and year-end closings. * Support ongoing improvements to accounting workflows and documentation * Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed **Education and Experience** * 24 years of relevant accounting experience * Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field * Proficiency with ERP systems (experience with Syspro preferred) * Strong Excel skills and familiarity with Google Workspace * Highly organized, analytical, and able to meet deadlines under minimal supervision * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills * Familiarity with Canadian accounting principles and tax regulations is an asset **Contract Details** Term: 36 months (with possibility of extension) Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday Compensation: Competitive, based on experience Location: On-site at TAG Hardware, Surrey, BC
Job Title
Assistant Accountant