Accountant I (Term) - Jobs in Strathcona

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Fountain Tire is looking for two Accountants with strong analytical and problem solving skills to join our Corporate Accounting team in our South Edmonton Head Office. This will be a term contract expected to end June 2024.What do we offer- Competitive Compensation - Starting from $60,000- Recognition and incentives for your contribution to the organization including an annual bonus program- Educational Allowances that support individual growth and development- A Hybrid Work Environment (3 days/week in office)- Policies and programs that support a balanced lifestyle, including flex days and an easy commute to our office located close to the Calgary Trail and Southside Anthony Henday- Discounts for you and your family on tires, parts and services at all Fountain Tire locationsDuties and responsibilities include:- Prior to monthly financial statement close:- Resolve any follow-up items from prior month.- Complete assigned items on month-end checklist by specified deadline; coordinate non-assigned items with individuals responsible for completion and sign-off.- Perform variance analysis on revenue and expenses in accordance to policy.- Complete sign-off document, update and review all supporting working papers and schedules, including financial statements, and compile sign-off package for Manager and Director review- Prior to monthly consolidation financial statement close:- Resolve any follow-up items from prior month.- Record assigned consolidating journal entries, per checklist.- Update and review assigned supporting consolidation working papers, tie to consolidated financial statements and include in consolidated roll-up package.- Assist with analysis of financial results in explaining comparative results, as required.- Complete sign-off documents.- Manage all property leasing payments for the Fountain Tire group. This includes:- Monthly reconciliation and processing of rent in accordance with the lease agreement records to ensure proper payment and recording by Accounting Assistant;- Monthly processing of other property costs in accordance with lease agreement records or rental summaries to ensure property payment recording by Accounting Assistant;- Annual tracking and processing of property tax and insurance invoices across all segments;- Performing property leasing reconciliations as required.- For quarterly forecast of results:- Identify and evaluate any process changes and perform necessary steps to implement where appropriate.- Maintain timeline, ensuring alignment with overall timeline, revising when necessary.- Execute communication to appropriate parties in relation to timeline and process.- Populate, review and release templates.- Ensure data is accurately reflected in consolidated roll-up.- On a quarterly basis, prepare assigned supporting schedules for the management discussion and analysis of financial results in accordance to checklist.- For Corporate annual budget process:- Identify and evaluate any process changes and perform necessary steps to implement where appropriate.- Prepare, and obtain approval, on timeline.- Execute communication to appropriate parties in relation to timeline and process;- Source, uploadamp; verify data.- Monitor and maintain timeline as milestones are completed, communicating when there is risk of not meeting deadlines.- Prepare and issue reporting.- Ensure data is accurately reflected in consolidated roll-up and in Accounting system.- Maintain relationships with team leads through regular interactions, delivery of customer service and continuous assessment of transactional and reporting needs.- Identify and track projects and issue accurate and up-to-date monthly reporting to project leads.- Complete assigned year-end tasks, including audit requirements, by specified deadlines.- Continuously evaluate and make recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of accounting processes and controls.- Participate in all safety initiatives, as required or assigned, to guarantee safety at Fountain Tire.- Participate in special projects and perform other related duties as assigned.The necessary experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required in the role:- College Diploma with a major in Accounting and 3 to 5 years of related experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.- Enrolment in an Accounting designation (CPA).- Working knowledge of financial statement preparation and reporting.- Demonstrated professionalism when dealing with financial information.- Communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to work with a variety of people in a team environment.- Proven ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external associates.- Proven organizational and time management skills in order to effectively manage multiple priorities and competing demands within tight deadlines.- Demonstrated analytical skills with an attention to detail in order to research and escalate issues.- Demonstrated initiative in recognizing opportunities for improvement and efficiency.- A willingness to learn.- Working knowledge of tax return preparation.- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other Financial Reporting software (FRX, Target, Forecaster, TaxPrep).Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply on-line. In office resumes will be accepted by reception only.Street: 1006 103A Street SWExternal Company URL: http://www.fountaintire.comTelecommute: No