Intermediate Accountant

Inland Kenworth; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Medical (including Vision)

RRSP with employer matching program

Long Term and Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance

Paid Time Off

Ongoing training opportunities

CPA dues and professional development

Job summary

Inland Truck & Equipment in Burnaby, BC, is hiring an Intermediate Accountant to support corporate accounting for Canadian and US entities. The role requires a full cycle accounting understanding and a professional, collaborative approach.

You will prepare and review branch financial statements, manage routine transactions, and assist in audits, tax filings, and intercompany reconciliations. Strong communication and Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in accounting required.
• CPA designation or working towards CPA preferred.
• At least 2 years related experience.
• Strong business ethics and sense of personal responsibility with a professional approach.
• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Strong organizational skills and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Detail oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Curious mindset, driven to learn and understand.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, analyze and own branch financial statements and address inquiries and issues
• Capable of understanding all cycles of the group’s financial reporting and addressing all routine transactions that arise
• Prepare account analyses and supporting documents for routine classes of transactions for operating and corporate entities for interim and year-end audit
• Prepares working papers for financial statements, journal entries, and reconciliations, that effectively communicate the financial information and provides efficient and meaningful contributions to the team
• Be responsible for the maintenance of key financial reporting line items, such as capital assets, intercompany reconciliations, bank reconciliations, rent schedules, property tax entries, etc.
• Correspond with stakeholders and other departments to ensure the accuracy of reporting information and investigate any variances
• Assist in the appropriate recognition and analyses of deferred labour costs
• Analyze parts inventory variance for corporate warehouses and resolve issues with Parts Managers
• Assist in the preparation of tax filings and compliance reports
• Assist various departments in preparing and completing tasks which impact financial information. Other departments include FP&A, Inventory, Tax, etc..

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in accounting

CPA designation or working towards CPA

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Inland Truck & Equipment is an industry leader in the heavy-duty truck and equipment sales, service, and parts marketplace. When we say we’re ALL IN, we mean we’re all in on you and your career.

We are a great place to work—with competitive pay and benefits, mentorship, growth opportunities, and a culture that prioritizes teamwork, safety, and community support. We are committed to embracing new technology, ensuring that we stay at the forefront of innovation in our industry. With over 1,700 employees across 44 locations in North America, we provide exciting employment opportunities that can drive your future growth.

Join us at Inland Truck & Equipment and go ALL IN on a career that has it all.

This position is located at our corporate headquarters in Burnaby, BC.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Intermediate Accountant will be responsible for assisting the monthly, quarterly and yearly activities of the Corporate Accounting department to ensure quality and accuracy of accounting records and financial reports for our Canadian and US operating and corporate entities. Requires an understanding of full cycle accounting.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare, review, analyze and take ownership for branch financial statements and address inquiries and issues
• Capable of understanding all cycles of the group’s financial reporting and addressing all routine transactions that arise
• Prepare account analyses and supporting documents for routine classes of transactions for operating and corporate entities for interim and year-end audit
• Prepares working papers for financial statements, journal entries, and reconciliations, that effectively communicate the financial information and provides efficient and meaningful contributions to the team
• Be responsible for the maintenance of key financial reporting line items, such as capital assets, intercompany reconciliations, bank reconciliations, rent schedules, property tax entries, etc.
• Correspond with stakeholders and other departments to ensure the accuracy of reporting information and investigate any variances

Department analysis:

• Assist in the appropriate recognition and analyses of deferred labour costs
• Analyze parts inventory variance for corporate warehouses and resolve issues with Parts Managers
• Assist in the preparation of tax filings and compliance reports
• Assist various departments in preparing and completing tasks which impact financial information. Other departments include FP&A, Inventory, Tax, etc..

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in accounting required
• Accounting designation (CPA) or working towards CPA designation preferred
• At least 2 years related experience
• Strong business ethics and sense of personal responsibility with a professional approach
• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Strong organizational skills and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Capable of building relationships with stakeholders within the company and other team members
• Detailed oriented
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Curious mindset, driven to learn and understand

SALARY

Salary range is $67,300 to $84,100 depending on experience

CANADA BENEFIT PACKAGE

Our employees receive a generous benefits package including:

• Extended Medical (including Vision)
• RRSP with employer matching program
• Long Term and Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• On-going training opportunities
• CPA dues and professional development