Accountant

About Savaria – Better Mobility for Life

Savaria is a global leader in accessibility and patient care products, designing and building wheelchair lifts, stairlifts, elevators for home and commercial applications, medical beds, ceiling track lifts and patient slings. Our vision is to empower people with mobility for life. We achieve this by providing products that improve mobility and access in daily life, and through our drive to build quality products and to be attentive to the needs of our customers.

Savaria employs 2,500 valued associates globally and has 11+ manufacturing facilities to reach markets in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia.

Garaventa Lift has a long-standing reputation as a world-class manufacturer specializing in LU/LA elevators, home elevators, and platform wheelchair lifts. Our passion is in creating an accessible world by developing and distributing products which promote barrier free access for all! Check out what we do at www.garaventalift.com! The roots of the company date back to 1928, when Garaventa pioneers built their first cable car in the Swiss alps and founded the company. Today, Garaventa Lift has grown into a global market leader thanks to innovative design, product functionality, and overall quality and safety. Our lifts are installed and maintained in over 100,000 private homes and public facilities such as office buildings, churches and places of worship, universities and train stations.

Position Summary

Garaventa Lift is seeking an Accountant to join and support our finance team. Reporting to Assistant Controller, this role supports a variety of accounting functions, including cost and inventory analysis, fixed assets, month-end close, and selected accounts payable and accounts receivable activities. The ideal candidate is analytical, detailed-oriented and organized with strong communication skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing organization that is committed to quality, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Work Location: Surrey BC

This is a 100% on-site position

Key Responsibilities

• Product cost and inventory analysis
• Assist with month-end and year-end close
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including invoice, credit note processing and payment tracking
• Oversee fixed asset accounting activities, including asset additions, disposals, and depreciation calculations
• Maintain and update financial records using Syteline and QuickBooks
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analyses as needed
• Other duties as required by the Group Controller and Assistant Controller

Qualifications & Experience

• Post-secondary diploma/degree in BBA or Accounting
• Enrollment in the CPA program or recent CPA graduate
• A minimum of 5 years experience in manufacturing and construction companies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Database, especially Excel including Pivot Tables, Power Query, Marco, etc.
• Experience using Syteline and QuickBooks or equivalent ERP systems
• Self-motivated with the ability to work well in teams
• Strong communication verbal and written skills
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines
• Knowledge of IFRS and public company reporting is an asset
  

Why Work with Us?

• Be part of a global, publicly traded company with a meaningful mission
• Competitive compensation
• Competitive salary with medical and dental benefits.
• Opportunities for learning, development, and career growth
• Work with a collaborative and inclusive team that values innovation and integrity
• Make a difference by helping people access a better quality of life

Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility: Savaria is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all individuals. We value diversity in our workforce and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs in accordance with applicable accessibility laws.

AI & Technology Notice (Recruitment Process): Savaria may use technology tools to support parts of our recruitment process, including video/audio interview recording and secure internal systems to manage applications. Candidate information may be processed through our HR systems (including ADP Workforce Now) to support scheduling, communication, and recruitment workflow. Interview recordings, where used, are collected for evaluation purposes only and are handled in a secure and confidential manner, in accordance with applicable privacy laws. Please note that we receive a high volume of applications. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in Savaria.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to something that matters, we encourage you to apply today.