Staff Accountant: Close, Reconciliations & Analysis

Heritage Grocers Group; Canada; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Grocers Group in Canada is seeking a Staff Accountant who reports to the Accounting Controller and will work on assigned technical accounting research, preparation of assigned financial statements and partner with the team on projects, analyses, and tasks. This role is responsible for assigned accounts with mid-level complexity.

You will lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, prepare and review budget vs actuals, maintain reconciliations, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field is required.
• 2-5 years of experience in accounting, finance or a related function required.
• Demonstrate an exceptional standard of quality involving accuracy, attention to detail, organization, and self-review skills.
• Thoughtful analysis and problem-solving, effective collaborating skills, and accountability for excellent results.
• Thorough understanding of US GAAP, intermediate level of understanding of: bank reconciliations, Prepaid Expenses and Accrued Liabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills and intermediate level of skill in Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of ERP accounting system.

Responsibilities

• Leads the process for the assigned accounts for the month-end, quarter-end, year-end close, by ensuring timely preparation for assigned journal entries, research/resolution of Balance Sheet, and P&L issues;
• Prepare and review, financial results for budget vs actuals for assigned accounts;
• Manages various assigned accounting and financial reporting tasks; streamline and improve efficiency of assigned reporting and processes;
• Regularly maintain detailed reconciliations of assigned balance sheet accounts;
• Audit, review, analyze, and verify supporting documents;
• Collaborate and communicate with senior staff and the operations departments on transaction clarification, problem solving and other ad hoc analyses;
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounting

Financial reporting

Excel

ERP systems

US GAAP

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/related field

Tools

ERP accounting system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Heritage Grocers Group in Canada is seeking a Staff Accountant who reports to the Accounting Controller and will work on assigned technical accounting research, preparation of assigned financial statements and partner with the team on projects, analyses, and tasks. This role is responsible for assigned accounts with mid-level complexity.

You will lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, prepare and review budget vs actuals, maintain reconciliations, and collaborate with