Accountant Full-time Job
Nov 8th, 2024 at 14:15 Financial Services Burlington 33 views Reference: 10186Job Details
Based out of the Burlington Head Office and working closely with various stakeholders across the organization, the accountant is mainly responsible for the Tax and Treasury accounting functions. This is a unique opportunity for a strong finance person to be a key player in the financial operations of Wolseley Canada. The ideal candidate will require a strong knowledge in Accounting, Tax and Cash Management. Success in this role will require a self-starter, with a strong analytical and continuous improvement mindset.
What’s in it for you?
- Full health care benefits starting day one.
- Career development and training opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits with premiums fully paid for by the company for the “Core” package.
- Life insurance, disability and wellness programs
- Retirement savings programs including RRSP and DC pension with up to 5.25% employer contribution
- Paid vacation and sick time and day off on your birthday!
- Bonus programs that include annual performance and profit sharing
- Employee discounts on top brands of plumbing and HVAC/R products
- Education reimbursement for employees
- Employee referral program
- Safety shoe reimbursement
What will you do:
- Books monthly journal entries and accruals
- Reconciles balance sheet accounts
- Identifies and investigates discrepancies, Issues journal entry to proper accounts
- Works with Accounts Payable/ Accounts Receivable/ Operations to have supporting documentation for journal entries
- Responds to all inquiries and concerns from Branch and Regional Office personnel
- Works with internal and external auditors to provide documentation and explanation
What will you bring:
- Minimum of 2+ years’ experience in accounting
- Strong PC skills (MS Excel, Oracle, Blackline) and ideally SmartView
- Continuous improvement mindset and superior organizational skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience within a dynamic, fast moving, business would be advantageous
- Exposure to a SOX/USGAAP environment is an asset
- Enrolled in the CPA program is an asset
- Fluency in French is an asset
Please note: This position requires the result of a satisfactory criminal record check. A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position.
