Senior Accountant

Requisition ID: 1073

Location:

Bolton, Ontario, Canada, L7E 3A9

Job Type: Contract

Who We Are

Becoming experts on beer doesn't happen overnight - we've been in business since 1927 and today, The Beer Store is the primary distribution and sales channel for beer in Ontario and is owned by 30+ Ontario-based brewers! Through our Retail Stores, Distribution Centres, Draught Services, Customer Contact Centre, and our Corporate Office, we form one large team that is passionate about the beer business. The Beer Store is proud to foster a respectful and inclusive culture that expands and leverages the diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives of our team members to deliver exceptional service for our customers. We continue to be successful by working together, respecting each other, having a positive attitude and by trying new and innovative ideas. Not only are we knowledgeable, passionate, and loyal ambassadors for beer, we’re also health and safety advocates, environmental champions, DEIB enthusiasts and we give proudly back to our communities.

The Role

We are currently searching for a Senior Accountant reporting to the Supervisor, TBS Accounting. This is a 24-month, full-time contract opportunity. The Senior Accountant is responsible for month-end close, financial reporting, and analyzing complex financial accounts per IFRS and company policies. They will assess business transactions for accounting impacts and system requirements, assist in preparing annual financial statements and note disclosures, and support internal and external audits. This role focuses on lease accounting, fixed assets, intangibles, and related expenses.

Location

Our Corporate Office is located in Bolton, ON. We offer Remote/Hybrid Flex work with visits into the office on an as-needed basis depending on the role and function.

What You'll Be Doing

• Perform monthly accounting activities including preparation of recurring, non-recurring and complex journal entries
• Coordinate with the business to ensure compliance of end-to-end processes and timely resolution of accounting matters providing guidance and advice as required
• Monitor planned activity and liaise with the business to ensure timely recording of additions, disposals, terminations, renewals or changes to fixed assets and leases, as well as related expenses and accruals (e.g. common area maintenance and property tax)
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for leases, fixed assets, intangibles and related accrued liabilities
• Analyze and identify issues with financial results and document the nature and follow-up activities required for timely resolution
• Perform root cause analysis independently, recommend improvements and assist with implementation of complex solutions
• Complete continuity and supporting schedules on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
• Perform monthly analysis of significant balance sheet movements and income statement variances and document commentary for changes/variances to budget and prior periods
• Ensure accuracy of the financial results in accordance with IFRS
• Prepare monthly lease reporting for major shareholders
• Review complex business transactions and identify relevant accounting and reporting issues and system requirements
• Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements including note disclosures
• Provide analysis and supporting documentation required to satisfy internal and external audit requirements
• Other related duties and projects as assigned #TBS123

Who You Are - Your Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Education

• Post-secondary degree in Accounting or Finance
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), and/or Certified General Accountant (CGA) designation(s) an asset

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, with a strong background in fixed asset management and lease accounting
• Previous experience with SAP is considered an asset

Skills

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; advanced Excel skills including the ability to create and manage complex worksheets and pivot tables
• Experienced in ERP accounting systems such as SAP, Business Warehouse, experience with system implementations an asset
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with employees across all levels of the organization.
• Self-motivated, strong analytical, problem solving skills and ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Ability to work outside the normal hours during month-end and other peak periods
• Working knowledge of financial statements, able to understand financial analysis
• Working knowledge of IFRS

What We Offer

Our success as an organization is a result of our commitment to our greatest strength…our people! We believe that any opportunity we can provide to help further your career growth and development is an investment in not only your individual success, but our overall success as a business.

We work to recognize you in meaningful ways including a competitive compensation, a health benefits program, employee & family assistance program, recognition programs, hybrid work arrangement, summer hours, employee special offers, and a casual dress and work environment.

• Benefits and perks are dependent upon role and status and are subject to change at the sole discretion of the company.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing a respectful and empowering workplace that values our greatest resource, our people. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging are essential components of our culture that empower us to meet the needs of our employees, customers and communities. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds including racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and any other characteristic. We’re an equal opportunity employer and provide employment accommodation in accordance with provincial legislation. If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

We genuinely thank you for your interest in this opportunity with us. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.