Accountant

Edmonton - Canada

Yearly Salary: $ 70000 - 80000

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

Fountain Tire is seeking a dedicated Accountant to be a key player in our dynamic stores accounting team based at our South Edmonton Corporate Head Office.

This is a temporary position supporting maternity leave coverage with an expected duration of February 2026 until March 2027.

Purpose:
This role is responsible for ensuring all entries are recorded in the proper periods thereby enabling the completion of accurate and timely monthly financial statements

What do we offer at Fountain Tire

At Fountain Tire were committed to supporting our Associates well-being and financial future. Together these benefits reflect our core purpose: helping people get there safely sustainably and successfully.

Competitive salary: $70000 - $80000 per year
Comprehensive benefits including health dental and vision coverage
Policies and programs that support a balanced lifestyle with 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 locations

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare 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:
- Participation with the store budget process ensuring complete and accurate budget delivery by the specified deadlines
- Budget support provided to the stores and operations is effective
- Participation with the store inventory count process including training and review of count results
- Inventory count support provided to the stores and operations is effective
- Assigned year-end tasks are completed by the specified deadlines
- Prepare corporate tax returns 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 in the documentation recording and completion of share transactions new store start-ups and closures as required

What does it take to get on track

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 the CPA program would be considered a definite asset
Working knowledge of financial statement preparation and reporting
Working knowledge of tax return preparation
Proven organizational and time management skills in order to effectively manage multiple priorities and competing demands within tight deadlines
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook) and other Financial Reporting software (Microsoft D365 Power BI TaxPrep)

At Fountain Tire you would have a great place to work! If youre a proactive and skilled accountingprofessional looking to make a difference in a supportive and dynamic environment we encourage you to apply online today!

OverviewFountain Tire is seeking a dedicated Accountant to be a key player in our dynamic stores accounting team based at our South Edmonton Corporate Head Office.This is a temporary position supporting maternity leave coverage with an expected duration of February 2026 until March 2027.Purpose:This...

Overview

Fountain Tire is seeking a dedicated Accountant to be a key player in our dynamic stores accounting team based at our South Edmonton Corporate Head Office.

This is a temporary position supporting maternity leave coverage with an expected duration of February 2026 until March 2027.

Purpose:
This role is responsible for ensuring all entries are recorded in the proper periods thereby enabling the completion of accurate and timely monthly financial statements

What do we offer at Fountain Tire

Competitive salary: $70000 - $80000 per year
Comprehensive benefits including health dental and vision coverage
Policies and programs that support a balanced lifestyle with 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 locations

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare 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:
- Participation with the store budget process ensuring complete and accurate budget delivery by the specified deadlines
- Budget support provided to the stores and operations is effective
- Participation with the store inventory count process including training and review of count results
- Inventory count support provided to the stores and operations is effective
- Assigned year-end tasks are completed by the specified deadlines
- Prepare corporate tax returns 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 in the documentation recording and completion of share transactions new store start-ups and closures as required

What does it take to get on track

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 the CPA program would be considered a definite asset
Working knowledge of financial statement preparation and reporting
Working knowledge of tax return preparation
Proven organizational and time management skills in order to effectively manage multiple priorities and competing demands within tight deadlines
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook) and other Financial Reporting software (Microsoft D365 Power BI TaxPrep)

Key Skills

Internal Audit
Accounting Tally
General Ledger Accounting
External Audit
Microsoft Excel
PMP
Financial Accounting
Financial Analysis
Payroll
Financial Recouncilation
Financial statement
Accounting and Finance
ACCA
CPA
Financial Reporting

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About Company

Fountain Tire

Fountain Tire offers a wide range of tires for Cars, SUVs, Minivans, Trucks, and Trailers, as well as complete automotive service & repairs for all makes & models.

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