Accountant

OVERVIEW:

Reporting to the Controller, the Accountant is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely monthly closing and reporting of the Company’s financial results. The Accountant will also work closely with the Operations Team for lease negotiations and renewals, tracking construction costs, managing construction financing and accurate billing of common area costs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Providing timely and accurate information to Company leaders, including analysis, forecasting and preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

- Undertaking variance analysis to ensure a clear understanding of financial results.

- Calculating quarterly bank covenants.

- Understanding financing arrangements.

- Ensuring that rents are collected in a timely manner.

- Ensuring and developing internal controls and Standard Operating Procedures are updated on a timely manner.

- Preparing all year end working papers are completed for the company’s year end audit.

- Developing and reporting on Key Performance Indicators for the business.

- Quarterly Balance Sheet reconciliations.

- Ensuring all lease documentation is in place and updating the Master Lease schedules and Lease summary documentation.

- Ensuring that all HST, Income taxes and other statutory filings are completed and remitted on time.

- Reconciling & Invoicing Intercompany balances, including Rent, CAM and Insurance.

- Partnering with business departments to define measure, analyze, improve and control current processes which impact customer quality and influence internal operating efficiency.

- Providing strategic analysis, as required, to drive improved decision making.

- Working with external auditors and government auditors.

- General accounting duties to support the accounting function of the Company, covering for other Accountants when required.

- Other related duties as required or assigned.

EDUCATION & SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE:

- Post-secondary diploma in Accounting, Finance or Business is required.

- At least 3 years’ experience in Finance/Accounting.

- CGA, or CMA/CPA designation or close to completion is required

- Experience in Real Estate and Real Estate Funds would be considered an asset.

- Excellence in leveraging technology to add value and simplify processes is required.

- Demonstrated excellence in the use of MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint.

- Sound knowledge of Canadian GAAP practices and applications is desirable.

OTHER:

- Highly motivated, a self-sufficient, self starter.

- Proven experience implementing and standardizing accounting procedures.

- Highly organized and able to meet tight deadlines.

- Ability to produce quality work in a timely manner.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Proven problem solving and decision-making skills.

- Proven analytical skills.

WHY JOIN THE MACEWEN TEAM?

- Learn and collaborate with the best in the industry.

- Supportive colleagues and leaders who are passionate about providing exceptional service.

- Competitive compensation package.

- 3 weeks vacation to start.

- Complete benefits program including health, medical, dental, and life insurance.

- RRSP plan with Company match from day one.

- “The perks” include employee gym membership reimbursement, discounts on motor fuels at our service stations, and purchases of equipment and heating oil.

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OUR CORE VALUES:

It is important to us that when you consider a new opportunity, you understand a little about the company, its history, and its values. It is important to us that our values fit with yours, then everyone wins. Our Core Values are the cornerstone of who we are as a company, and what we value. We hope that our Core Values speak to you and what you value.

- Customers First - We exist, first and foremost to serve our customers. They must be at the heart of all the decisions we make.

- Long-Term Focused - We value long-term success over short-term gains.

- Respect Each Other - Each person with whom we work, communicate, and do business is valued and treated with dignity and respect.

- Do The Right Thing - We stand by our word and do what's right.

- Own It - We are encouraged to be entrepreneurial and make decisions as if the business were our own.

- Ever Evolving - We embrace positive change and always seek to improve.

MacEwen is a Canadian-owned and operated fuel and convenience provider that has successfully built and sustained customer relationships in Ontario and Quebec for over 48 years.

MacEwen is recognized as one of Canada's leading independent petroleum and convenience store companies with over 150 retail locations, 16 Divisional Offices, and two distribution centers with identified brands such as Quickie, County Line, Jutzi, MacEwen and Esso.

The Company's continuing success is based on each one of our 315 employees living our core values. First and foremost is our commitment to taking care of our customers.

Before an offer of employment is extended, a minimum of two business references will be required and candidates must complete pre-employment testing which comprises a criminal record check.

Please notify Human Resources if you wish to receive this job posting in a different format or if you require any other accommodations during the recruitment process.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

This posting is for a vacant position.