Accounting Technician

OUR VISION

At EarthDaily Analytics (EDA), we strive to build a more sustainable planet by creating innovative solutions that combine satellite imagery of the Earth, modern software engineering, machine learning, and cloud computing to solve the toughest challenges in agriculture, water management, carbon-capture verification and more.

EDA’s signature Earth Observation mission, the EarthDaily Constellation, is currently under construction. Once operational in 2025, the EarthDaily will be the most powerful global change detection and change monitoring system ever developed, capable of generating unprecedented predictive analytics and insights. The EarthDaily Constellation will combine with the EarthPipeline data processing system to provide unprecedented, scientific-grade data of the world every day, positioning EDA to meet the growing needs of diverse industries.

OUR TEAM 

Our global, enterprise-wide team represents a variety of business lines and is made up of sales, marketing and support professionals, data scientists, software engineers, project managers and finance, HR, and IT professionals. 

READY TO LAUNCH?

Do you want to join the Accounting team of one of the most exciting space companies at the forefront of global change detection/change monitoring? We are looking for an adaptable Accounting Technician with A/P and A/R experience in a multi currency environment. This is a Vancouver-based hybrid position, with some in-office work required. Candidates must have full-time availability during the business hours of 9am-5:30pm Monday through Friday. 

PREPARE FOR IMPACT!

Reporting to the Controller and working closely with other members of the Accounting team the Accounting Technician is a hands-on role responsible for the management and processing of full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable while meeting various monthly deadlines. The ideal candidate has experience working with an ERP (NetSuite is a plus) and doing full-cycle accounts payable and receivable in multiple currencies. Excellent multitasking and interpersonal skills and being able to work independently in a fast-paced environment are a must. Responsibilities include:

Accounts Payable

• Act as primary point of contact for vendors – onboard new vendors, reply to vendor inquiries, follow up on invoices etc.
• Create purchase orders and set up new vendors in QBO
• Complete accurate and timely processing of full cycle vendor bills, bill credits, and credit card transactions in ERP system (NetSuite) knowledge of Tipalti/HubSpot/QBO would be an asset
• Obtain bill approvals and match to purchase orders, ensuring compliance with company purchasing policy
• Prepare vendor payments listing, get approval and set up payments in bank, process weekly ACH and wire payments using US Bank

• Prepare and send invoices to customers
• Work with sales team to follow up on and collect payments
• Provide account/contract statuses (communicate payment status with Controller)
• Send revenue invoices to respective deal manager for review; track invoices over multiple years; log and track renewable invoices; generate invoices for MSAs

• Process & review employee expense reports for completeness (coding, supporting receipts etc.) and ensure timely reimbursement by coordinating with Payroll
• Enter approved expense reports into the respective ERP/accounting system (NetSuite/QBO)
• Prepare monthly expense reports for executive team members

Other Accounting Responsibilities

• Create journal entries to record bank transactions, payroll, and other ad hoc entries
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and financial reporting. Record payments from vendors and cash receipts from customers, complete reconciliation reports in Tipalti/NetSuite/Quickbooks
• Prepare monthly depreciation, amortization, loan interest, PTO tracking working papers
• Assist in developing and implementing procedures to improve accounts payable and receivable function
• Works closely with Senior Accountants and Controller to ensure smooth management of operations and month-end close
• Prepare account summaries and other supporting records for annual audit as required

YOUR PAST MISSIONS

• Completion of an accounting diploma, or currently enrolled in a professional accounting program
• Minimum 2+ years full-cycle accounts payable/receivable experience
• Experience with ERPs (NetSuite experience an asset)
• Experience with QBO required
• Experience with Tipalti would be an asset
• Experience with payment processing (US Bank/BMO preferred)
• Experience in dealing with multiple currencies

YOUR TOOLKIT

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills in Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Proven understanding of accounting principles and internal controls
• Flexible and adaptable, able to change course when urgent matters arise
• Strong customer service and business acumen with a friendly demeanor
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented, with strong ability to multitask and manage calendars
• Ability to work independently, with limited supervision

YOUR COMPENSATION

Base Salary Range: $60,000-$70,000 annually

The range of $60,000-$70,000 annually, depends on job-related skills, experience, training, education, location and business needs. The range is based on BC-derived compensation for this role. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. Only in rare and exceptional circumstances, when a candidate has the experience, skills, and expertise to exceed those required for the position, would we consider paying at the top of the range for this role.

OUR SPACE 

We’d love to welcome you to our world of software for space. We have a shared passion for building production critical systems that generate near real-time views of Earth from satellites that power real-world applications like disaster mitigation, environmental monitoring and crop yield improvements. It’s a fun, fast paced, exciting  environment where we hold innovation, team work, honesty and trust as our core values.

To make the most innovative products that serve our customers, we recognize the role that each of us plays in Diversity and Inclusion at EarthDaily. We draw from our diverse crew of exceptional team members and encourage and empower our team members to express themselves regardless of identity, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression. 

This is a hybrid role, with some ongoing, in-office work and collaboration required.

WHY EARTHDAILY ANALYTICS? 

• Competitive compensation, full benefits and flexible time off 

• Be part of a meaningful mission as part of one of Canada’s most innovative space companies that are developing sustainable solutions for our planet

• Work from home opportunities (hybrid)

• Great work environment, team and one of the best office locations in Vancouver (right over the water in the new Vancouver Convention Centre) 

• Company subsidized lunches, lunch & learns and Friday afternoon social hours