Senior Accountant
Senior Accountant
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25-04-2025
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Job Description
Overview
Fountain Tire is looking for a Senior Accountant (Accountant II) to join our program team working out of our Corporate Office in South Edmonton. As Senior Accountant youll be responsible for supporting the Program Finance Managers and fellow Program Finance associates in the production and release of accurate and timely monthly quarterly and annual financial reporting.
Functional Responsibilities
- Support the Program Finance Manager in the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Support the field with guidance on accounting transactions processes and investigation of any related queries
- On a monthly basis conduct the proper analysis prepare and record the necessary entries to ensure that:
- Month end is accurately completed by specified deadlines; including the completion of all items on the month end checklist which are assigned to you.
- Intercompany reconciliations are accurately completed by the specified deadlines.
- Subsidiary records for accrued purchases agree to the general ledger.
- On a quarterly basis ensure:
- That other significant balance sheet accounts are reasonable and any necessary entries are recorded by the specified deadline.
- Quarterly financial statement reviews are completed with the management team and the necessary entries are made by the specified deadline.
- On an annual basis ensure:
- Lead the annual tax return process including resource allocation facilitating training sessions filing returns and investigating variances.
- Budget support provided to the stores and operations is effective.
- Assigned yearend tasks are completed by the specified deadlines.
- Participation with the store inventory count process including facilitating training sessions attendance to a store count and review of inventory count package information.
- Calculation of the stores dividend capacity amounts and accurately tracking recording and updating dividend requests.
- Support other divisions in the management of stores current and future corporate taxes .
- Participate in the documentation recording and completion of share transactions new store startups and closures as required.
- Ensure compliance with query management and communications policies.
- Ensure journal entries are processed in accordance with the current policy.
- Participate in all safety initiatives as required or assigned to guarantee safety at Fountain Tire.
- Support in the completion of monthly quarterly and adhoc reporting as required.
- Complete working papers lead sheets and other risk analysis including the necessary entries to ensure accuracy of the financials by the specified deadlines.
- Participate or lead special projects and perform other related duties as assigned.
Why work for Fountain Tire
- Competitive compensation $80000 $90000 annual salary) with recognition and incentives for your contribution to the organization
- RRSP matching program
- Comprehensive health dental and vision care group plan
- Educational Allowances that support individual growth and development
- 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 SouthsideAnthony Henday
- Discounts for you and your family on tires parts and services at all Fountain Tire locations
- We are a Platinum Member of Canadas Best Managed Companies
- We are one of the 10 largest independent tire dealers in North America and recipient of many Customer Service and Best Business Awards
- We continually strive to expand our operations in existing markets as well as new markets and currently we have over 160 stores from BC through Ontario
Required Education and Experience
- Completion of the CPA designation.
- College Diploma with a major in Accounting and 5 to 7 years of related experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX/365 would be considered a definite asset.
The necessary experience knowledge skills and abilities required in the role:
- Communication skills verbal and written with the ability to work with a variety of people in a team environment including individuals at an executive level.
- Ability to work independently.
- Working knowledge of financial statement preparation and reporting.
- Demonstrated professionalism when dealing with financial information.
- 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.
- Previous indepth experience with corporate tax will be considered an asset.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook) and other Financial Reporting software (FRX Target Forecaster TaxPrep).
At Fountain Tire we offer a supportive and collaborative environment! If youre an aspiring accountant eager to grow and make an impact apply today!
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