Senior Accountant

TRUEMAN DISTRIBUTION LTD.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job description

Trueman Distribution Ltd. (TDL) is a leading distributor of wholesale pet products in Western Canada, dedicated to building and bridging relationships between retailers and manufacturers in the pet specialty sector. As one of Western Canada’s premier importers and distributors of pet foods, litters, seeds, treats, and supplies, TDL serves a diverse range of customers including pet specialty and feed stores.

As a family-owned and operated business based in Calgary, Alberta, we take pride in our strong values and commitment to quality. Our customer-first approach ensures that every interaction reflects our dedication to exceptional service and industry expertise.

We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting principles, experience with full-cycle accounting, and a proactive approach to process improvement.

In addition to your technical expertise, you will assist management in multiple aspects of the company’s operations, demonstrate strong supervisory and leadership skills, support a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the finance function.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Accounting
• A minimum of 5 years of professional accounting experience
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and reconciliations
• Strong working knowledge of Sage 300 (and its correlation to inventory management (receiving, transfers, invoices)
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Excel (data mining, intermediate to complex formulas, pivot tables etc.)
• Experience with cost accounting of semi-perishable inventoryis an asset
• Familiarity with Warehouse Management System, Edisoft QuikPak,is an asset
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Key Responsibilities

Transactional (Day-to-Day) Accounting Tasks:

Accounts Payable, Expenses, Purchases & Procurement Cycle:

• Receipt, assembly, and coordination of sign-off of vendor invoices
• Posting of vendor invoices and reconciliations of payments and supplier credits
• Maintenance of business partners, suppliers, and vendor accounts.
• Coordination of tradeshow/event contracts and pricing (including temporary pricing) in Sage 300
• Review and facilitate approval of expense reimbursements
• Review and approval of general ledger account codes in Sage 300
• Review and approval of accounts payable with President and/or Executive Team
• Coordination of timing of payments and other cashflow management

Month End Close and Account Reconciliations:

• Account reconciliations and proposal of adjusting journal entries
• Ensure monthly reports for vendor chargebacks on customer promotions are generated in a timely manner and entered as request for credits

Accounts Receivable & Revenues Cycle:

• Assist in the collections and statements of accounts (late payments, incorrect payments)
• Posting and reconciliations of sales credits

Cash (Banking, Cash Management/Planning, Investments):

• Monthly Bank reconciliations
• Monthly Bank Reports
• Administration of credit cards (issuance/terminations, allocations, account reconciliations, including reconciliation of receipts and approvals from department leads, as required)

Payroll Administration:

• Assist with the entry of monthly employee benefits premiums

Inventory Administration:

Maintenance of import/export price adjustments from Sage 300 Warehouse Fulfillment System

Oversee integrity of inventory costing

Tax Compliance:

• Review and processing of monthly GST/HST tax filings
• CARM / CBSA reporting

Reporting and Financial Management:

Financial Reporting (Monthly, Quarterly, Annually):

• Responsible for completion of vendor sales reports, variance analysis, cash flow reviews, and ensuring accurate expense allocations (by supplier, customer, region, and logistics)
• Participate in variance analysis, cash flow reviews, and ensuring accurate expense allocations (by supplier, customer, region, and logistics)

Finance Policies and Process Refinement:

• Maintain and refine accounting best practices
• Develop working papers and schedules to ensure proper audit trail and documentation

Budgeting & Financial Forecasting:

• Participate in annual budgeting, project cost tracking, and short/long-term cash forecasting

Trueman Distribution Ltd., is an equal opportunity employer offering a collaborative and supportive work environment where professionals can grow their careers. This role provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by optimizing financial processes, ensuring compliance, and contributing to business success.

If you’re a detail-driven accountant looking for a role that combines hands-on financial operations with strategic analysis, we’d love to hear from you!

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

We appreciate all applications; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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