Job Description

About Svante:

Svante is a purpose-driven, rapidly growing clean technology company based in Burnaby, BC, Canada, and we're on a mission to help the world reach net zero with filters and machines that capture and remove CO2 from industrial emissions and the air.

We're a collaborative, diverse group of people who care about the planet and, through our collective experience and expertise, are working to make an impact on climate change.

If you value a culture that welcomes and includes everyone, and you want to be a part of a growing technology company that's going to change the world, you've come to the right place.

The Role: Intermediate Accountant

Svante is a rapidly growing clean energy technology company making commercial-scale carbon capture and removal a reality, enabling global industries to play offense in the fight against climate change. We are looking for a committed individual to join us in the role of Intermediate Accountant. Mainly responsible for creating, recording, and monitoring accurate funding claims and invoices to funding partners and customers. They keep detailed payment records and follow up on outstanding payments and resolve any discrepancies that arise. They prepare financial reports as required to support applications, claims and other reporting requirements. Other general accounting duties in collaborating with the finance and accounting teams.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Completing documentation to add new Customer Accounts and setting up in accounting software Microsoft D365 Business Central ("D365").
• Entering Sales Orders in D365.
• Preparing monthly and quarterly government funding invoices in compliance with contracts of various funding bodies.
• Preparing sales invoices in accounts receivable module in D365 and forwarding to the appropriate contact or department as required.
• Recording customer payments in D365 to ensure accounts are credited correctly.
• Monitoring and reviewing outstanding invoices and following up with the appropriate internal or external teams to ensure payment is made.
• Ensuring all invoice inquiries are handled quickly and efficiently.
• Working with the business development department and program managers to ensure that invoice schedules and procedures are followed.
• Assisting as required preparing various financial reports to support applications, claims and other reporting requirements using GL data in D365 and other financial data.
• Other general accounting task as required.

Key Qualifications (knowledge, skills and abilities):

• 3+ years of experience in general accounting, accounts receivable or accounting firm experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Progressing towards CPA designation (or similar).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A desire and ability to work collaboratively with others to accomplish daily goals.
• Strong attention to detail to keep accurate accounting entries.
• Experience using productivity tools, such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiar with accounting software, specifically D365 BC an asset.
• Solid organizational skills.
• Great customer service skills.
• General administrative skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Svante is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. All Svante employees share in the responsibility for assuring that, by our personal actions, the policies are effective. Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.