Accounting Co-op

Kal Tire; Vernon; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on tires and mechanicalTires

Growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Work-life balance

Job summary

Kal Tire is offering a 12-month Accounting Co-op in Vernon, BC for students looking to supplement their education with hands-on experience within a supportive accounting team.

The role provides exposure to reconciling ledgers, preparing monthly reports, and processing journal entries, leveraging Excel and data queries. Enrolled students with an accounting focus will be considered, with a path to professional development and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Possess a solid understanding of accounting concepts.
• Have a strong working knowledge of spreadsheet software (Excel preferred).
• Display solid problem solving and organizational skills.
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Reconciling general ledger accounts.
• Preparing various reports pertaining to our monthly reporting package.
• Creating and processing general journal entries.
• Preparing tire levy returns.
• Utilizing Query and Excel as part of the above duties.
• Clerical duties supporting the activities of the accounting group, such as summarizing data, verifying data to source documents, assembling and distributing financial reports.

Skills

Accounting concepts

Excel

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Enrolled in business program with accounting focus

Tools

Excel

Job description

Role Description

12-month opportunity for students wishing to supplement their education and work experience with the support of the Kal Tire organization and a team of accounting professionals.

Description

Accounting Co-op

12-Month Term

Vernon, BC

Role Description

12-month opportunity for students wishing to supplement their education and work experience with the support of the Kal Tire organization and a team of accounting professionals.

Responsibilities

• Reconciling general ledger accounts.
• Preparing various reports pertaining to our monthly reporting package.
• Creating and processing general journal entries.
• Preparing tire levy returns.
• Utilizing Query and Excel as part of the above duties.
• Clerical duties supporting the activities of the accounting group, such as summarizing data, verifying data to source documents, assembling and distributing financial reports.

Requirements

• Possess a solid understanding of accounting concepts.
• Have a strong working knowledge of spreadsheet software (Excel preferred).
• Display solid problem solving and organizational skills.
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

Education

• Enrolled in a business program with an accounting focus, preference will be given to students who have completed two years of study.

What We Offer

• The target compensation for this role is $38,792 to $45,000 based on experience.
• Discount on tires and mechanical services
• Positive work culture, opportunities for growth and development, and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development, such as training programs, mentorship, and tuition reimbursement.

Kal Tire uses AI tools to support parts of recruitment, including but not limited to job posting and pre-screening. All interviews and hiring decisions are being made by Kal Tire’s hiring managers and recruiters.

Kal Tire is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and empowered to thrive. We embrace diverse perspectives and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If your qualifications align with the role, we'll connect with you to guide you through the next steps. Candidates considered for the role must be legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada. A Canadian Criminal Record Check may be required for certain positions as part of the final stages of the hiring process.

Solving our customers’ automotive challenges and making a positive impact - It’s how we roll, and it’s been that way since Tom Foord opened the doors to Kal Tire in 1953 in beautiful Vernon, BC. Over the years, we’ve become a trusted partner for large and small industries and fleets across Canada. Our customers rely on our expertise, our make-it-happen approach to service, and our lineup of the most trusted tire brands in over 260 retail locations coast to coast. Kal Tire is also the largest truck re-treader in Canada, with 11 retread facilities across Canada and internationally, and has a state-of-the-art tire recycling facility in Chile, where 40% of the weight of scrap tires is recycled to return to mines as an alternative fuel. In addition, Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group is an international leader in mining tire service and supply, servicing more than 150 mine sites across five continents. Kal Tire offers a culture that fosters inclusion and respect. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices in compliance with the AODA and AMA. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment or employment process. Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.