Accounting Analyst

CultureSmith Inc.; Calgary; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CultureSmith Inc. is hiring an Accounting Analyst for EDO Japan. The role involves financial reporting, payroll, and maintaining accurate financial records. Ideal candidates have strong accounting backgrounds, with over 5 years of experience, particularly in the restaurant industry. This is a full-time, remote position based in Calgary, Alberta.

Qualifications

• Combination of related post-secondary education and practical experience required.
• 5+ years of related work experience in accounting and financial reporting.
• Enjoys working in a rapidly changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for monthly journal entries and bank reconciliations.
• Prepares bi-weekly payroll and benefits administration.
• Assists in annual audit engagements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Financial Reporting

Analytical Skills

Education

Business degree

Accounting designation

Tools

Sage Intacct

ADP

MS Office

Excel

Job description

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Client : EDO Japan

Role : Accounting Analyst

CultureSmith has partnered with EDO Japan on their current search to add a new Accounting Analyst to the group. The Accounting Analyst reports into the Controller. This role will be a Remote based position that will be located in Calgary, AB. If preferred the Accounting Analyst can go into the office as well.

Established in 1979 in Calgary, Alberta, Edo Japan was designed to bring the freshness of hot Japanese Teppan-style cooking to suburban shopping centres and food courts across Canada. With 200 locations in Canada and chain sales over $200 million, the Japanese-inspired quick service restaurant continues to gain popularity across the country for its offering of the highest quality, freshly prepared, healthy and delicious meal options.

Edo is a successful franchise model with strong unit economics and a very supportive culture. This commitment to the business and guests has resulted in Edo being awarded the Franchisee’s Choice designation for 10 years in a row by the Canadian Franchise Association.

Overview :

The accounting and finance team supports the overall direction and strategy of Edo Japan. The strategy behind becoming a national leading brand in the QSR sector is to expand into new select markets and to grow market share in existing markets through innovative and economically viable changes to our offering.

This position is responsible for the review and preparation of timely and accurate financial information for review by the Controller and other team members. In addition to this, the role requires critical analysis of business processes with a keen focus on creating and improving efficiency in these processes.

Responsibilities :

• Responsible for monthly journal entries, bank and other balance sheet account reconciliations
• Bi-weekly payroll preparation and benefits administration through ADP
• Monthly reconciliation and recording of sales revenues of corporate stores
• Monthly calculation of royalty and advertising fees
• Calculates, files and remits GST / HST
• Process AP and expense reports through Concur
• Process AR invoices and collections
• Assists in annual audit engagements
• Assists Controller in financial reporting and analysis
• Accounting support for EDO corporate and store employees
• Other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications :

• Combination of related post-secondary education and practical experience
• Business degree and accounting designation is an asset
• Strong background in Accounting, Financial Reporting and knowledge of ASPE
• 5+ years of related work experience
• Proficient with MS Office and Excel
• Experience with Sage Intacct accounting system and ADP is an asset
• Attention to detail and strong oral and written communication
• Enjoy the challenge of working in a rapidly changing and demanding environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a “can do” attitude

To apply for this role, please apply through LinkedIn or email your resume and cover letter to :

Tony Harvie, Managing Partner - CultureSmith

This posting is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.

We thank those applicants who are interested in this position; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting / Auditing
• Industries : Restaurants and Retail

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