Assistant Controller - Jobs in Bay Roberts, NL

Job Description

Company Description: The Powell Group of companies consists of 7 companies with multiple divisions within each company. The head office is located at Atlantic Grocery Distributors Ltd. (AGD) which is a 100% Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) privately owned and operated Wholesale distributor located in Bay Roberts with a smaller operation on the West Coast in Port aux Basques. You can rely on AGD for streamlined distribution, friendly service with dedicated people, the very best in products and prices, and reliable on-time deliveries.Currently Hiring: AGD has an immediate opening for an Assistant Financial Controller. We are looking for an individual with a business degree (major in accounting), a professional CPA designation or equivalent education and experience.Benefits of being a Powell Group of Companies Employee:

• Competitive Wages
• 50% employer paid Health, Vision, and Dental Benefits
• 50% employer matching Pension Plan
• Employee pricing on products we sell
• Industry dependent job security
• Employee and family assistance plan

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
• Three references (Previous Employers)
• Certificate of Conduct
• Exceptional computer Skills (Microsoft Office)
• Excellent communication Skills
• Attention to accuracy and detail
• Analytical thinker
• Highly motivated

Key Responsibilities: Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Assist with the preparation and analytics of monthly financial statements
• Primarily responsible for the oversight and monthly review of Dave’s Service Center and Golden Crust Bakery
• Assisting the Controller with the following, but not limited to:
• Accurate and complete performance of Full Cycle Accounting: AP, AR, GL
• Responsible to perform Intercompany and Balance Sheet (including bank) reconciliations
• Responsible for other assigned accounting processes for the Powell Group of Companies, including but not limited to Inbound Freight Income, Debit note processing, Month end clearing entries and Vendor A/R (payments, debit notes, rebates, receivables, etc.)
• Ad hoc reporting and special projects
• Site visits to the Powell Group of companies’ locations to provide oversight to internal control processes. Perform ad hoc testing of the same internal controls
• Year End Audit Preparation
• Prepare and file HST returns
• Depreciations Schedules, additions, disposals and updating entries for all companies
• Preparing and sending Statistics Canada reports

Accounts Receivable

• Provide high level oversight to the operation of the Accounts Receivable department, which is primarily managed by the Accounts Receivable Manager (who reports directly to the Controller)
• Provide counsel, direction and support, when required, to Accounts Receivable Lead and oversee the usage and updating of the FTNI system.
• Update credit limits for customers as well as review and release of the daily credit holds.
• Intervene in escalated issues of customer payment and collections, approval of account terms, etc.

Who Are You: You have a successful track record and expertise in identifying and driving value in an organization, as well as a reputation for being a team player. You have no hesitation switching between tactical and strategic focus and enthusiastically mentoring the team through your hands-on approach. You communicate financial information in a clear and concise manner, and you are highly capable with a strong interest in overall business operations. You are a big-picture thinker who is comfortable and effective working both at the strategic and tactical level. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are not afraid of multiple computer systems or intercompany transactions. (Completion of a certified accounting program (CA, CMA, CPA or CGA) will be considered an asset).Job Types: Full-time, PermanentBenefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• accounting: 5 years (preferred)

Work remotely:

• No

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