Accountant

FOUNTAIN TIRE; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Job summary

Fountain Tire in Edmonton is seeking an Accountant to join our stores accounting team on a temporary maternity-leave position at our South Edmonton Corporate Head Office.

You will prepare monthly financial statements, support the field with accounting guidance, and ensure timely month-end and year-end processes, including tax returns and budget-related activities. The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and risk management.

Qualifications

• College diploma with a major in accounting; 3 to 5 years of related experience.

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 queries.
• Perform month-end tasks: complete the month-end checklist, intercompany reconciliations, and subsidiary records for accrued purchases.
• Quarterly: review significant balance sheet accounts and ensure entries by deadlines; complete quarterly financial statement reviews.
• Annual: participate in budgeting, inventory count, and year-end tasks; assist with corporate tax returns.
• Complete working papers, lead sheets and risk analysis to ensure accuracy of financials.
• Document and record share transactions, new store startups and closures as required.

Skills

Financial reporting

Tax return preparation

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Education

College diploma in accounting

CPA program enrollment asset

Tools

Microsoft D365

TaxPrep

Job description

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 until March 31, 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, we're 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: $70,000 - $80,000 per year
• 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)
• As part of our commitment to safety and integrity, successful candidates will be required to complete a background check and credit check prior to employment.

At Fountain Tire, you would have a great place to work! If you're a proactive and skilled accounting professional looking to make a difference in a supportive and dynamic environment,