Staff Accountant - General Ledger

London Drugs Limited; Richmond; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their dynamic Accounting Department. This role focuses on general ledger processes, including preparing journal entries and reconciliations, while also playing a key part in the transition from PeopleSoft to D365 F&O ERP. The successful candidate will leverage their technical accounting skills and analytical abilities to ensure accurate financial reporting and support the migration process. With a commitment to employee development and a comprehensive benefits program, this is an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Vision coverage

Employee Discount Program

Employee Recognition Program

Company matched RRSPs

Ongoing In-House Training

Employee Family Assistance Program

Community Involvement

Qualifications

• 3+ years in high volume transactional accounting with emphasis on reconciliations.
• Strong technical accounting skills and knowledge of ASPE required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data validation and participate in testing activities for ERP migration.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Technical Accounting Skills

Detail-Oriented

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

D365 F&O

PeopleSoft ERP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Suite

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 Accounting Department located at our head office in Richmond, BC currently has opportunities for:

Staff Accountant - General Ledger

The Staff Accountant - General Ledger will have an emphasis on all general ledger aspects of accounting such as preparing & posting journal entries, recurring entries and reconciliations of trial balance/GL accounts and fixed asset maintenance. This position will also leverage large data sets to support reconciliations and journal entries for both existing PeopleSoft ERP as well as working with new D365 F&O ERP system. As London Drugs transitions from PeopleSoft to D365 F&O, this role will be involved with business process design for general ledger transactions, data validation upon migration, testing within D365 and other associated migration activities.

Key responsibilities include:

ERP Migration & Planning:

1. Conduct data validation to ensure accuracy and completion of the migration process.
2. Participate in testing activities of financial functionalities to identify and resolve any discrepancies or issues.
3. Provide training & support for functionalities and workflows within D365 F&O.
4. Analyze & participate in existing accounting processes and recommend improvements to leverage the full capabilities of D365 F&O.
5. Maintain documentation of ERP data migration validation, testing results, and training materials.

Existing Accounting Process Support:

1. Participate in month end, quarter end and year end closing activities such as posting journal entries for accruals, prepaid amortization and fixed assets.
2. Leverage data to conduct monthly variance analysis for expenses, income, and changes in balance sheet balances.
3. Review operating vs capital expense items in accordance with our accounting policies and prepare and post necessary adjustments.
4. Update and reconcile prepaid and accrual schedules regularly to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
5. Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register, including additions and disposals.
6. Address audit inquiries and prepare working papers to support mid-year and year-end audits.

The successful candidate will possess the following:

1. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting
2. 3+ years of experience in a high volume transactional accounting role with an emphasis on reconciliations and journal entries.
3. Strong technical accounting skills and knowledge of ASPE.
4. D365 F&O or AX or related Dynamics experience is preferred.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Suite of products.
6. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
7. Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management abilities.
8. Effective communication skills to liaise with cross-functional teams and auditors.

If you are a well organized, self-motivated individual who has a positive attitude, a desire to support Company initiatives, and a commitment to achieving Company objectives, then we have the opportunity for you to excel!

London Drugs offers advancement opportunities through our promote-from-within policies, salaries commensurate with experience, as well as a comprehensive benefits program including:

1. Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription drug and vision coverage for you and your family.
2. Employee Discount Program.
3. Employee Recognition Program.
4. Company matched RRSPs.
5. Ongoing In-House Training & Education Courses.
6. Employee Family Assistance Program.
7. Community Involvement.

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London Drugs is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

We will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work applicable to this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

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