Retail Senior Accountant

We are looking for a person who embraces the retail division values, including a passion for driving results, a focus on continuous improvement & innovation and team oriented. The Retail Division is a part of the JD Irving Limited group of companies. The retail division includes a number of companies including Kent Building Supplies, a large home improvement retailer with 49 locations in Atlantic Canada. Atlas Structural Systems, a manufacturer of pre-engineered structural systems with 11 locations in Atlantic Canada, Industrial Commercial Supplies Limited and Chandler Sales various divisions including sanitation, food services, apparel, communications, industrial and safety. This provides a unique opportunity to learn about multiple businesses.

Qualifications

• Business Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business or relevant work experience.
• Professional accounting designation.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to read and interpret data.
• Ability to learn new tasks quickly; demonstrate flexibility when presented with change.
• Strong communication skills, self-driven, motivated, brings value to every interaction.
• Experience with Microsoft D365 and Power BI would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare period end financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Responsible to complete account reconciliations.
• Completion of standard variance reporting.
• Assist with the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures.
• Lead for external audit activities.
• Participate in the development of a program to monitor and report on key controls.
• Play a key role in the identification and implementation of improvement initiatives for accounting and reporting.