Corporate Accountant

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reports to: Corporate Accounting Supervisor

Location: Vancouver (Hybrid)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Corporate Accountant is responsible for head office general ledger accounting including preparing journal entries, reviewing accounts payable entries, maintaining balance sheet schedules, account reconciliations and bank reconciliations. The Corporate Accountant assists with the monthly closing of financial accounts, analysis over those accounts, preparation of assigned consolidated monthly schedules, preparation of assigned financial statement note disclosures and other ad hoc responsibilities required of the Finance Team. The Corporate Accountant works cross-functionally with other members of the Finance department where required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Corporate Accountant will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

- Prepare general ledger journal entries, including bank entries, accruals, monthly recurring entries, and adjustments.

- Review accounts payable journal entries and post in SAP

- Prepare bank reconciliations for all head office bank accounts.

- Run monthly processes in SAP, including depreciation and currency revaluations.

- Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.

- Responsible for intercompany billing transactions process and obtaining required supporting documentation.

- Assist with corporate credit card administration and expense report journal entries.

- Prepare monthly variance analysis reports for trial balance.

- Assist with GST filings and PST claims.

- Prepare Statistic Canada surveys.

- Prepare and reconcile assigned consolidated monthly reporting schedules.

- Assist with preparation of assigned financial statement note disclosures for public quarterly and annual financial statements and update the amounts in the financial reporting system, Workiva.

- Support the internal control process during the quarterly and annual audit process, including preparation of working papers and schedules.

- Provide reports for corporate tax filings and audit requests, as required. Support other departments with accounting related queries.

- Perform other related duties and projects as required.

- Assist in the preparation of working papers and schedules for quarterly and year end reporting to support the Company’s internal controls under the Sarbanes-Oxley and NI 52-109 frameworks.

- Adhere strictly to the Company’s ethical standards.

VALUES

- Collaboration

– We succeed together

- Integrity

– We are honest and do the right thing

- Agility

– We continuously assess, adapt and navigate to find solutions

- Courage

– We embrace the unknown and face challenges head-on

- Drive

– We persevere through adversity, remaining committed to delivering on our promises

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

- Bachelors degree in finance/accounting specialization, or equivalent experience

- Minimum 1-2 years of related experience; at a public company and full cycle accounting will be considered an asset

- Enrolled in the CPA program or working toward the designation will be considered an asset

- Experience in financial accounting information systems; SAP will be considered an asset

- Computer literate – excellent skills in the Microsoft Office suite of programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)

- Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with all levels

- A motivated, resourceful, self-starter who can work independently with minimal direction

- Awareness of appropriate office etiquette

- Adaptable and agile when faced with challenges and competing priorities

- Strong ability to understand instructions and execute processes

- Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines

The salary range for this position is

. The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies, taking into consideration internal equity. Qualified candidates with the required qualifications and relevant experience can expect an offer between the minimum and around the midpoint of the range. Progression toward the higher end of the range is based on higher qualifications and experience or demonstrated performance in the role.