Commercial Fisheries Settlement Accountant oversees vessel settlements, quota and licensing administration, and daily communication with fishermen. The role requires exceptional communication skills, a positive and dedicated attitude, and quick thinking while coordinating time‑sensitive information. This is a full‑time position that involves close collaboration with Port Edward and Vancouver teams, including on‑site fieldwork during initial training.
Job Title: Commercial Fisheries Settlement Accountant
Reference #: PFCFBC240726
Duration of employment: Permanent Full-time
Employer: Seafood exporter
Location: South Vancouver, BC
(There will be some training sessions at the Port Edward office. 2–3 business trips of 3–5 days each.)
Starting Date: ASAP
Work hours: 9am - 5:30pm
Compensations: $100-120K (DOE) Bonus opportunity depending on the individual/company performance
Probation: 6 months
Benefits: Group insurance (after completing a 6-month probation period); RRSP matching available after 2 years of service.
Main job duties:
- Serve as the primary accounting specialist responsible for fisheries settlements, quota management, and vessel‑related financial allocations.
- Manage daily communication with fishermen, ensuring accurate guidance on licenses, quotas, and regulatory compliance.
- Oversee fish ticket processing, including verification of species, size, weight, dock information, and vessel details.
- Ensure accuracy and confirmation of third-party fisheries validation information.
- Prepare and execute settlement calculations, including gross revenue allocation, cost deductions (fuel, bait, maintenance), and distribution to vessel owners, captains, and crew.
- Manage down payments, interim settlements, and final adjustments, which may occur 4–5 months after delivery and sometimes require multiple revisions (e.g., salmon, herring).
- Work closely with the SVP of Operations & Sales on fisheries management, quota strategy, and operational decision‑making.
- Communicate frequently with DFO to ensure all time‑sensitive submissions for quota and fleet licensing are completed accurately and on schedule.
- Maintain strong working relationships with fishermen and act as a trusted liaison for operational and financial inquiries.
- Communicate regularly with the CFO and the accounting team regarding settlement accuracy, vessel costs, and financial reporting.
- Help streamline communication between Port Edward and Vancouver to improve efficiency and reduce delays.
Other duties as required.
Minimum Requirements:
- CPA designation or equivalent senior‑level accounting experience
- Exceptional English communication skills (native‑level), particularly in verbal interactions
- 5+ years of fisheries or seafood industry experience strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of quota management, licensing, and settlement processes within commercial fisheries.
- Comfortable working directly with fishermen and handling complex operational and financial inquiries.
- Ability to spend time in Port Edward during the initial training period.
- Ability to collaborate closely with accounting, operations, and senior leadership.
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to manage complex financial calculations.
- Willingness to perform on‑site fieldwork and vessel‑related operational tasks.
* There is no visa support from the employer
* Please apply only if you possess all the requirements.
* Please click on "Apply Now" and indicate the reference number " PFCFBC240726" in the Cover Letter section.
* We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $100,000.00-$120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Vancouver, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have native‑level English proficiency?
- Are you able to spend time in Port Edward during the initial training period?
Experience:
- fisheries or seafood industry : 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- CPA designation (required)
Work Location: In person
