Intermediate Accountant

Medisca Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive industry is seeking an Accountant to support day-to-day operations and month-end closing. The role requires strong organizational skills and proficiency in MS Office, with a focus on collaboration across departments. The position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits plan

Group RRSP

Performance bonus

Health and wellness benefits

Education sponsorship

Four paid days to give back to the community

Birthday off

Vehicle rebate program

Qualifications

• 3+ years in an accounting/finance environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end closing and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Finance teams.
• Prepare journal entries and maintain account reconciliations.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Adaptability

MS Office Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Working towards CPA designation

Job description

LGM is a national leader in providing warranty, finance and insurance services to the Canadian automotive industry. LGM brings innovation, quality, service and profitability to its dealer partners through a full suite of products and services distributed in a cutting-edge, ethical and transparent manner. Since 1998, LGM has been successfully supplying quality products backed by leading training and now supports over 1,200 Canadian franchised new car dealerships. Dealer partnerships are complimented with the strong backing and support of their automotive manufacturing brands, which include BMW / MINI, Kia, Mazda, Volvo, Jaguar / Land Rover Range Rover, Mitsubishi Motors, Polestar and Motorrad.

The Job

Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Accountant will be responsible for day-to-day accounting operations and assist with journal entries, bank reconciliations and month end closing. You excel at maintaining accuracy and attention to detail, thrive under tight deadlines, and collaborate effectively across teams in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Month-end Closing : Assist with the month-end closing process, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and preparing accruals for outstanding liabilities.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounts payable processes. Implement best practices to streamline workflows and reduce manual intervention.
• Cross-functional Collaboration : Collaborate with other departments, such as Procurement and Finance team, to ensure seamless coordination in the procure-to-pay process and resolve any interdepartmental issues.
• Prepares routine and ad-hoc journal entries to support the financial reporting process.
• Responsible for maintaining and updating balance sheet continuity and lead schedules.
• Responsible for preparing and maintaining account reconciliations, including resolving outstanding items.
• Maintains, generates, and modifies reports from the reporting software.
• Supports the maintenance of the chart of accounts in accounting software.
• Participate in training for backup coverage of tasks and responsibilities when necessary.
• Support the interim and annual audit processes.
• Support projects and other Finance work as required.
• Participate in new system implementations and future upgrades in software, systems, and processes.

Required Skills

• Well organized and able to keep accurate and timely records
• Ability to adapt quickly to a changing work environment
• Proficient with MS Office suite of products

Education

• Working towards CPA designation or equivalent
• Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting

Experience

• 3+ years in an accounting / finance environmen t

What We Offer

• A competitive compensation package, including a comprehensive health benefits plan, Group RRSP, performance bonus, health and wellness benefits, and education sponsorship.
• Four paid days annually to "give back" to the community, along with your birthday off.
• A vehicle rebate program of up to $400 per month.
• Hybrid work model, with 3 days a week required in-office.
• The compensation range for this position is $ 60,000 – 75,000.

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