Job Description

Come join Pattison Food Group Ltd., a Jim Pattison business, and Canada’s largest Western-based provider of food and health products.

Pattison Food Group Ltd. is a certified Great Place to Work® and consists of Save-On-Foods and other well-known grocery banners. With nearly 300 retail locations, we proudly employ nearly 30,000 team members.

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Accounting Assistant to join our Finance team in Langley, BC.

Reporting to the Manager, Finance, you will be responsible for supporting key treasury, accounts receivable, and payroll functions that help ensure the accuracy, integrity, and efficient flow of financial operations across the organization. In this role, you will collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve issues, maintain financial records, and contribute to continuous process improvements in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing accounts receivable activities, including corporate billing, invoicing, credit memos, cash applications, and collections.
• Completing daily banking reviews, account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting month-end accounting processes.
• Investigating and resolving billing discrepancies while partnering with internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Supporting payroll administration, including employee updates, timecard auditing, payroll adjustments, and responding to employee inquiries.
• Leveraging Excel and reporting tools to improve processes, maintain data integrity, and support audit requirements.

You have:

• 1-2 years of accounting experience, preferably in a retail or high-volume environment.
• Completed, or are currently working toward, a recognized accounting diploma, or have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A solid understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Experience supporting payroll administration, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and financial reporting is considered an asset.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.

You are:

• Detail-oriented, with a strong focus on accuracy and accountability.
• An effective communicator both written and verbal, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive problem solver who enjoys investigating issues and identifying process improvements.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

What we offer:

In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer a great range of benefits, a company pension plan, free parking, exclusive team member offers, and opportunities for development and career progression.

If you’re looking to join a team that puts people first, you’re in the right place. Apply online today!

Compensation Details:

$45,356.00 - $56,695.00

The compensation offered for this position will take into consideration location, education, skills, experience and other factors.