Bell Lumber & Pole

Division Accounting Manager

LocationVernon, BC
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


JOB DESCRIPTION: Division Accounting Manager


REPORTS TO: Controller


JOBS SUPERVISED: None


STATUS: Full Time, Salaried Position


JOB OPPORTUNITY:

Bell Lumber & Pole Canada is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced financial accountant to join our team as a Division Accounting Manager. This role is responsible for comprehensive financial reporting for two of Bell’s entities operating in the USA and Canada. The Division Accounting Manager will manage a variety of accounting activities, including fixed assets, leases, corporate taxes, financial reporting, working papers, year-end audit preparation, and supporting budget and forecast activities.

The Division Accounting Manager will work closely with our Manager of Financial Accounting and will interact with company executives, banks, insurance, and lease companies, and will report directly to the Controller. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with initial training in-office and occasional on-site work required.

Our company is a 115+-year-old family-owned and operated business with operations in both Canada and the United States. We are a manufacturer of wooden utility poles, and we are looking for highly motivated candidates with initiative to complete a job with excellence. We want candidates who are self-starting, reliable and dependable. Our company offers a competitive wage structure and comprehensive benefit package.

For the Bell family of companies, our mission statement is something that captures the heart of our employees at every level. We work hard so that the profit of the company is used: TO RADICALLY LOVE AND INFLUENCE LIVES. This mission is lived out internally through our values-driven workplace and externally through our passion for giving back and serving communities both near and far.


ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

Reconcile and analyze prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, investments, and capital assets.
Manage and oversee activities related to company assets.
Handle acquisitions, disposals, and lease buyout transactions in the accounting system.
Maintain accurate and complete listings of owned and leased assets for internal use.
Track and support maintenance of insurance and property taxes.
Prepare monthly financial statements.
Work with the Financial Accounting Manager to manage month and year-end close processes.
Perform property tax reconciliations.
Conduct capital asset reconciliations.
File sales taxes in the USA and Canada.
Ensure internal sales tax audit compliance.
Manage fixed asset and leasing acquisitions, disposals, and buyouts.
Provide required information for insurance and investment purposes.
Communicate with insurance and lease companies regarding any changes and issues.
Prepare monthly and quarterly property tax, prepaid, and capital asset reconciliations.
Prepare accurate monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.
Post entries, maintain records, and create reports.
Analyze financial records for compliance, accuracy, and completeness.
Compile month-end, quarter-end, and year-end working papers.
Provide support during budget and forecasting activities.
Respond to inquiries from the CFO, Controller, and others regarding insurance, capital assets, and other requests.
Perform ad hoc analysis.
Carry out additional duties as required.


JOB QUALIFICATIONS:


Education:

Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance or Business, CPA is preferred, but not required. Accounting diploma and/or a combination of education and experience will be considered.


Experience/Abilities:

Proficiency with Office 365 (especially Excel)
Dynamics AX/D365 experience an asset
Proven knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and standards
Problem-solving skills with strong decision-making capability.
Experience with capital asset / fixed asset accounting
Experience with lease accounting (ASC842/ IFRS)
Proficiency with Month-end, quarterly, year-end working papers and audits
Knowledge and interest in corporate taxes, particularly in US jurisdictions
High attention to detail and accuracy
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines
Strong team player, willing to collaborate with others.
Ability to serve both internal and external clients.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Willingness to put in extra effort to meet deadlines.


COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

A positive work environment and culture
Competitive compensation ($110-$120K based on experience)
Excellent benefits package (extended health, vision, dental, Life Insurance, AD&D, STD, LTD)
Employer Funded RRSP
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Open to a hybrid working arrangement, with on-site training and some on-site work required


WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Employees will spend significant time working on computer screens, necessitating strong attention to detail and the ability to focus for prolonged periods.

Bell Lumber & Pole Co. is an equal opportunity employer, and we fully comply with all such applicable employment laws and regulations.


Job Types: Full-time, Permanent


Pay: $110,000.00-$120,000.00 per year


Additional pay:


Bonus pay


Benefits:

Casual dress
Company events
Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
RRSP match
Vision care
Wellness program
Work from home


Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vernon, BC V1T 8T3

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