Senior Accountant

London Drugs; Richmond; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking retail company as a Senior Accountant, where you'll play a vital role in financial reporting and analysis. This position is perfect for detail-oriented individuals who thrive under pressure and enjoy working collaboratively. You'll be responsible for reconciling accounts, preparing audit papers, and supporting the Finance team in various projects. With a commitment to career advancement and a supportive work environment, this role offers a chance to grow your skills while contributing to a respected organization. If you're ready to take the next step in your accounting career, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Health coverage

Employee discounts

RRSP matching

Ongoing training

Community involvement

Qualifications

• CPA designation or in final stage of CPA required.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Timely reconciliation of GL accounts and preparation of audit papers.
• Assist with month-end, quarter, and year-end tasks for financial reporting.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving initiative

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Designated CPA or final stage of CPA

Knowledge of ASPE and IFRS

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Tools

D365

Peoplesoft

Job description

Not just a job…

a community

a partnership

a team

You’ll experience them all at London Drugs. As one of Canada’s fastest growing and most successful retail chains, we know what it takes to build a satisfying career. We are seeking innovative, customer-focused people to join our team! Our Finance Department located at our head office in Richmond, BC currently has opportunities for:

Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant assists the Finance team with the reporting and analysis of various accounts within the London Drugs Group of Companies. This role is highly GL intensive and involves parsing through large amounts of data for multiple legal entities and reconciling several accounts. It is important to have sharp technical skills, a high degree of discipline, attention to detail as this position involves multiple tight deadlines and accounting for GL transactions for various companies in different industries.

This position will work closely with the team of Financial Analysts and Staff and Senior Accountants to ensure timely close of monthly, quarterly, and annual processes. From time to time, the Senior Accountant may be requested to represent and support the Finance team on special projects and assist management as circumstances arise, gaining supervisory experience.

Key Responsibilities Include:

1. Timely and accurate reconciliation of GL accounts, preparation of audit working papers, variance analysis, and other duties as assigned.
2. Protect and maintain confidentiality of all financial and operational information.
3. Complex account reconciliations for both Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss accounts, providing comparison against prior years and budgets.
4. Create and maintain continuity schedules for select GL accounts.
5. Prepare reconciliation of intercompany accounts, summarize, prepare, and post journal entries for related party transactions.
6. Assist with the preparation of mid-year and annual audit working papers and work closely with the Finance team and auditors to ensure deliverables are completed in a timely manner.
7. Perform detailed and summarized variance analysis for various accounts to assist in month-end, quarter, and year-end closing for the group of companies.
8. Update and maintain schedules for prepaids, accruals, leases, and other accounts for multiple entities and departments.
9. Assist with month-end, quarter, and year-end tasks related to variance analysis, posting accruals, and capital expense reclasses.
10. Remittance of regulatory reports for various business units.
11. Assist with accounting and reporting requirements for all business units and any new companies added to the group.
12. Preparation of schedules and reconciliations in support of monthly financial statement preparation.
13. Provide monthly and annual information reporting to Statistics Canada as required.
14. Work with management to ensure a clean and timely midyear and year-end audit, as well as regulatory audits.
15. Support management with special projects and workflow process improvements.

Qualifications:

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Interpersonal skills when dealing with customers, staff, and management.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask effectively and work under changing priorities.
• Problem-solving initiative.
• Ability to relate to all levels of personnel.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Keen attention to detail.

Education and Knowledge:

• Designated CPA or final stage (passed exams and working on practical experience) of being CPA in Canada.
• Knowledge of ASPE and IFRS.
• Experience in retail industry is an asset.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP systems like D365 and Peoplesoft.

London Drugs offers career advancement, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefits including health coverage, employee discounts, RRSP matching, ongoing training, and community involvement. If you are organized, self-motivated, positive, and committed to company objectives, apply now! We are an equal opportunity employer. Please note, London Drugs does not use third-party recruitment services and advises caution against unsolicited offers.