Specialists in Medical Device Development and Manufacturing

Accounting Assistant

StarFish Medical is a world-class developer and manufacturer of custom medical devices.  StarFish offers contract design services in the high technology field of medical products, including Manufacturing/Production capability.  The company is certified to ISO 13485, the medical equivalent of ISO 9001.   Founded in 1994, Starfish Medical employs a staff of 35 in Victoria, British Columbia.  Along with their Manufacturing team, StarFish Medical has a select team of experts in Engineering Physics, Electronics, Software, Embedded Design, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance.

Reporting to the Controller, this role requires a clear understanding of accounting principles and technical understanding of general ledger, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.  Due to the sensitive information obtained in this position confidentiality is critical at all times.  Working in a fast paced environment, this position often requires meeting tight deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality and accuracy.  In addition, the Accounting Assistant requires excellent communication skills, verbal and written, in order to effectively work with non-financial personnel and communicates with external contacts including customers.

Responsibilities:

• ·        Accounts Receivable including invoicing clients, posting deposits, making adjustments and processing monthly A/R statements;

  ·        Accounts Payable including coding, matching and posting vendor invoices and making adjustments;

  ·        Complete bank deposits;

  ·        Reconcile bank accounts and certain GL accounts for month-end;

  ·        Accounting correspondence with customers, suppliers and others as required;

  ·        Filing of records according to standard practices;

  ·        Pick up and distribute mail;

  ·        Ensure internal control processes are followed accordingly;

  ·        Work with the Controller and other staff to ensure the integrity of sub-ledgers including accounts payable, accounts receivable, sales orders and others;

  ·        Assist Controller with various duties, as required.

   

Qualifications:

• ·        The Accounting Assistant will have at least 1-2 years experience in a corporate environment within an accounting department and has gained a great understanding and exposure to financial and business practices.

  ·        Experience with QuickBooks would be an asset. General knowledge or better of MS Office.

  ·        This position fits a candidate in the 1^st or 2^nd year CMA/CGA program, or with equivalent work experience.

   

  Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience along with a profit sharing package.  Please provide salary expectation when applying.  We thank all those who apply to Starfish, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted, no phone calls please.

   

  Please e-mail your application to careers@starfishmedical.com.  Please ensure the position title is in the subject line.  When sending your attachment, please ensure it is in Microsoft Word (.doc), Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) or text (.txt) format.  You can also fax your resume to (250) 483-1975.