Intermediate Accountant

GMS Canada; Sidney; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement savings

Company discounts

Training programs

Job summary

GMS Canada is hiring an Intermediate Accountant to join the Finance team in Sidney, BC. You will help maintain accurate financial records, perform reconciliations, support month-end close, and assist with financial reporting requirements.

The role requires 2–5 years of accounting experience, proficiency in Excel, ERP familiarity, and the ability to work with internal stakeholders across locations. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in multi-location retail or distribution.
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), or equivalent with focus in Accounting.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar ERP system.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, formulas).
• Experience preparing bank reconciliations with high transaction volumes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a professional representative of the company when interacting with employees, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accuracy in financial records and support month-end close activities.
• Perform store cash, till, Moneris, and gift card reconciliations; investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare and maintain daily and monthly bank reconciliations across multiple accounts.
• Support Local Finance Representatives with cash management and POS inquiries.
• Ensure accurate recording of financial transactions in Dynamics 365 BC.
• Assist Accounts Payable with invoice processing and issue resolution.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close; prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Process employee expense reports via Concur; prepare electronic payments via CIBC platforms.
• Prepare Eco Fee remittances and supporting docs; assist audits with schedules.

Skills

Accounting

Excel

Bank reconciliations

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Education

BBA or B.Com with focus in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Concur

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

Posted Monday, July 20, 2026 at 7:00 AM

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and motivated Intermediate Accountant to join our Finance team. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, performing reconciliations, supporting month‑end close activities, and assisting with financial reporting requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with field locations and internal stakeholders to ensure transactions are recorded accurately, issues are resolved promptly, and financial processes are executed efficiently. The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $70,000 annually.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a professional representative of the company when interacting with employees, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, customer service, accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Perform store cash, till, Moneris, and gift card reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Prepare and maintain daily and monthly bank reconciliations across multiple accounts with high transaction volumes.
• Support Local Finance Representatives with cash management, till balancing, and point‑of‑sale (POS) related inquiries.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Review transactional data for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established accounting policies and procedures.
• Support the Accounts Payable function by assisting with invoice processing, research, and issue resolution as required.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entry preparation and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Process and review employee expense reports through Concur.
• Prepare and process electronic payments through CIBC banking platforms.
• Prepare Eco Fee remittances and supporting documentation.
• Assist with internal and external audit requirements by providing supporting schedules and documentation.
• Prepare ad‑hoc financial reports and analysis for the Controller and Finance team.
• Participate in special projects and continuous process improvement initiatives as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• 2–5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a multi‑location retail or distribution environment.
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), or equivalent post‑secondary education with a focus in Accounting.
• Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or a comparable ERP system.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, formulas, and data analysis.
• Experience preparing bank reconciliations and working with high‑volume transaction environments.
• Experience with Concur or similar expense management systems is considered an asset.
• Basic familiarity with Power BI, including the ability to navigate and refresh standard reports and dashboards, is considered an asset.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting for long periods of time (80%).
• Using computer and related office equipment.
• Occasionally, will move about inside the office to access files, office machinery, etc.

Benefits

• Health benefits – including drug coverage, practitioner, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Retirement savings (pension or other) are provided.
• Perks – Company discounts (mobile phone, etc.), training programs and opportunities for career advancement, group events, and more.