Senior Accountant (Contract)

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Brand: Glentel Corporate

Location: Burnaby Office - Unit 1800 - 4710 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC

Glentel is proud to be recognized as the 2022 Best Place to Work by HR Director Magazine. Join us to grow your career with an award-winning organization! Best known for brands WIRELESSWAVE, tbooth wireless and Costco's WIRELESS etc.! We are owned by Bell and Rogers and deliver unparalleled performance in the retail industry.

This position is being offered as a 14-month contract for maternity leave replacement.

Working under the direction of the Accounting Manager, the incumbent supervises Intermediate Accountants tasked with assisting in the preparation of divisional financial statements and supporting schedules according to monthly close schedules - ensuring integrity of financial information and compliance with accounting policies and procedures.

What's in it for you?

• We offer an annual base salary of $75,000 - $80,000, along with a hybrid work model.
• We offer career advancement opportunities and challenge our employees to excel in their roles
• We believe in supporting the communities in which we serve and encourage our employees to get involved
• We believe in teamwork and are committed to creating a high-performing team that will help GLENTEL provide superior service to our customers

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of lease accounting, including recognition and measurement according to IFRS 16. Ensure Right-of-Use (ROU) assets, liabilities, related depreciation and interest reconcile to the lease accounting schedules.
• Oversee the accurate and timely recording of fixed asset transactions in the Fixed Asset sub-ledger including additions, disposals, transfers, impairments per company policy and accounting standard. Report capital expenditures to internal departments and Statistics Canada. Prepare fixed asset Statement of Value by location for annual insurance renewal.
• Review sub-ledger schedules, reconcile with the general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies - ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Perform review of month end journal entries (payroll, depreciation, expense accruals, warranty, fixed assets).
• Review and provide reports as requested for decision making purposes (daily cash flow, weekly payment proposal, point of sale information reconciled to accounting system, divisional financial statements, etc.).
• Assist with providing data for corporate tax reporting requirements, audits, insurance claims, etc.
• Analyze Balance Sheet and Income Statement variances between current month, prior year and budget.
• Supervise staff to ensure quality of work and productivity are maintained, while adhering to deadlines.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.
• Assist in the development and implementation of Accounting goals, policies, priorities and procedures.
• Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external customers.
• Perform other accounting duties/projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree, diploma or certificate in business, commerce, accounting or related discipline
• Minimum five years of relevant work experience
• CPA designation preferred
• Strong technical accounting, problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including prior experience in the use of pivot tables, advanced formulas, filtering and organizing large volume of data
• Proven ability to work as part of a team contributing to a positive and progressive work environment
• Ability to meet deadlines during peak periods
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 is an asset

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