Accountant and Financial Analyst

Canada - BC - Richmond

Accountant and Financial Analyst Full-Time, Permanent Richmond, BC

Graymont is hiring an Accountant and Financial Analyst position. This position will be hybrid and based in Graymont’s head office in Richmond, BC. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of IFRS, advanced Excel skills, strong analytic experience, and hands-on experience with ERP systems. This role requires a proactive individual who can effectively manage competing deadlines, collaborate across functions, and operate effectively with minimal supervision.

What You’ll Do

- Prepare, analyze, and review monthly internal financial statements and reports.

- Perform month end accounting

- Perform variance analysis and provide explanations for monthly, quarterly and yearly performance.

- Prepare, analyze, and review external financial statements under IFRS

- Assist with preparation of financial presentation and reports for management and Board of Directors

- Build and maintain dashboards and reports to support financial and operational decision-making.

- Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate and timely financial data.

- Work on ad hoc projects and analysis with general guidance and independently drive them to completion.

- Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, procedures, and controls.

- Leverage ERP system and reporting tool (JD Edwards and Cognos) for journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

- Support audits by preparing documentation and responding to auditor queries.

- Work on continuous improvement and transformation of processes and systems within the accounting function.

- Occasionally provide training and technical guidance to other employees.

Qualifications

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA designation is preferred.

- Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of progressive and relevant experience in accounting or financial reporting.

- Technical Skills:

- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, complex formulas, data modeling).

- Strong experience with ERP systems, with preference for JD Edwards EnterpriseOne.

- Proficiency with dashboards and analytical/reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is an asset.

- Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software or tools independently

Who You Are

- Effective Communicator: You are an active listener who can communicate effectively with different audiences in diverse situations.

- Organized and Efficient: You have excellent organizational and time management skills, with a proven ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines consistently.

- Detail-Oriented: You demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and rigorous processes, consistently striving for excellence in your work.

- Analytical and Precise: You have a sharp eye for detail and a strong analytical mindset, allowing you to solve complex problems with accuracy and efficiency.

- Self-Motivated: You thrive in fast-paced environments, working independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high standards.

- Team-Oriented: You value collaboration and excel in cross-functional teams, believing that shared success comes from working together toward common goals.

Who We Are

Founded in 1948, Graymont is a trusted global leader in essential calcium-based solutions. Professionally managed and family-owned, we proudly serve a wide range of markets, customers, and communities in North America and Asia Pacific. Graymont is also the strategic partner of Grupo Calidra, the largest lime producer in Latin America.

Graymont’s strategy is anchored in its strong commitment to its core values of integrity, respect, teamwork, innovation, excellence, accountability, and long-term perspective.

Central to our philosophy is a long-term approach to our business, built on a solid commitment to sustainable growth and focus on decarbonization, all of which is embodied in our mission statement: Contributing to a decarbonized world by providing essential lime and limestone solutions.

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