Accounting Supervisor (Full-Time) - Business Support Centre - Central Alberta Co-op

Central Alberta Co-op Ltd.; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loyalty Discount Program

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Team Member Volunteer Program

Long Term Service Awards

Leadership Development Program

Job summary

Central Alberta Co-op Ltd. is seeking an Accounting Supervisor to lead the accounting team in reporting, analysis, compliance and audit support.

You will report to the Accounting Manager and help ensure timely, accurate financial information and strengthen controls and processes. The role requires a degree in Business or Accounting, 1–3 years of relevant experience, and strong leadership with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business or Accounting.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will: Prepare and analyze actual monthly, quarterly and year-end consolidated financial statements and other reports with oversight from more senior team members.
• Support and coordinate the preparation and review of consolidated reports and financial statements, assess financial controls to enhance policies and processes.
• Perform general and cost accounting activities including budgeting/forecasting, balance sheets, ledgers, payables/receivables, and journal entries with accuracy.
• Assist in auditing processes, gathering documentation, and ensuring statements comply with accounting standards.
• Provide leadership to clerical team members, including goal setting, performance management, and training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Business or Accounting

Job description

Join a collaborative team where your accounting expertise can make a meaningful impact. As an Accounting Supervisor, you’ll play a key role in financial reporting, analysis, compliance, and audit support while providing leadership and guidance to the accounting team. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you’ll help ensure accurate, timely financial information and contribute to improving processes, controls, and reporting practices.

Position:

Accounting Supervisor

Full-time:

40 hours per week. Eligible for benefits after 3 months. If you are relocating from another province, please ensure you have AB Health coverage to be covered by our plan provider.

Availability:

Weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will:

• Support reporting and schedules for internal and external stakeholders, including management, board, and compliance reporting. Prepare and analyze actual monthly, quarterly and year-end consolidated financial statements and other reports with oversight from more senior team members.

• Support and coordinate the preparation and review of consolidated reports and financial statements. Provides a preliminary assessment of financial controls to enhance related policies, procedures and processes. Summarizes current financial information for the preparation of financial statements and reports for filing with regulatory agencies based on relevant accounting standards. Assists in analyzing impact of new accounting standards, reporting requirements, and regulatory standards and new transactions.

• Perform general and cost accounting activities through the preparation and analysis of budgeting/forecasting, cost reports, balance sheets, general ledgers, and payable/receivable accounts, including preparing journal entries and checks as required. Analyze and reconcile financial reporting discrepancies with support from more senior team members and ensures compliance with financial transaction recording standards.

• Support the planning, preparation, and documentation for the auditing process, including gathering documentation and the preparation for processing various sales, purchase and expense documents. Assist in reviewing accuracy of financial statements ensuring they are in accordance with accounting standards.

• Provide leadership to clerical team members, including goal setting, performance management, and training and development. Provides counsel to team members in the interpretation and application of policies, practices, and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Business or Accounting

• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience

• Excellent leadership skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

Total Rewards:

At Central Alberta Co-op, we value our team members and are committed to their well-being and success. As part of our dedication to providing a supportive working environment, we offer a range of Total Rewards:

• Loyalty Discount Program: Enjoy discounts on merchandise as a token of appreciation for your dedication.

• Employee and Family Assistance Program: Access confidential counseling, resources, and support services for you and your family.

• Team Member Volunteer Program: Get involved in community initiatives and make a positive impact through volunteer opportunities.

• Long Term Service Awards: Recognize and celebrate milestones in your career with us.

• Leadership Development Program: Take advantage of growth opportunities and advance your career within our organization. Select the link for more information:

https://www.centralalbertaco-op.crs/sites/centralalberta/local/detail/leadership-development-program

Central Alberta Co-op is proud to uphold our Brand Values of Integrity, Responsibility, and Community. We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan based on employment status. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, grow and develop, and foster a culture of teamwork and innovation. As a COR certified organization, we are dedicated in providing our team members and customers with a safe working and shopping environment.

Important Note:

Successful candidates must provide their Social Insurance Number before their first shift.