Accountant at The Peak Group of Companies

Company Overview

The PEAK Group of Companies is a leader in home improvement, supplying a vast array of innovative products throughout Canada, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. PEAK is a highly valued, strategic partner of Home Depot and Bunnings. Our unique business platform perfectly aligns with Home Depot and Bunning’s do-it-yourself and professional customer, and our best-in-class products are offered throughout Home Depot and Bunning’s massive retail network.

The PEAK Group of Companies - proud recipient of the 2023, 2024 and 2025 HRD Best Place to Work Award. Our greatest strength is our people, a team of remarkably talented, supportive and passionate people. We are a place where innovation is encouraged, talent and teamwork are celebrated and results and success are rewarded.

Summary

As we grow, we’re looking for an experienced Accountant to join our Richmond team. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Accountant will be responsible for the full-cycle accounting, assisting with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements, and assisting with other initiatives as needed.

This is a hybrid position—work onsite Monday to Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.

Responsibilities

• Ensure invoice processing is accurate and on time
• Reconcile sub-ledger to general ledger account balances, including intercompany accounts
• Prepare periodic sales tax filing, and other government filings
• Prepare/review/post journal entries
• Prepare daily bank reconciliations and working capital analysis
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end procedures
• Assist with preparation of monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements and related working papers
• Assist with external audit of the financial statements
• Assist with other financial reporting and strategic initiatives as requested by the management team
  
  

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience working in accounting is required
• Experience working for a manufacturing company is an asset
• 1-3 years of experience in financial statement consolidations an asset
• Experience with MS Dynamics 365 / Business Central 365 or equivalent ERP software
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, or equivalent
• CPA or CPA in progress
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills (including VLookups, HLookup)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (mandatory)
• Highly motivated self-starter, and works well to meet deadlines with a high degree of quality and accuracy
• Strong ability to “think on your feet” and problem-solve
• Team player committed to collaborating with colleagues to support work-related goals
• Enthusiasm, strong interpersonal skills, and a positive attitude
  
  

PEAK is an equal opportunity employer. We respect the dignity and worth of every individual in the workplace and value the importance of diversity, fairness, and trust. We offer a dynamic work environment and a competitive compensation package. Our goal is to attract, develop, and engage employees with exceptional ability and diverse backgrounds.

We look forward to receiving your application. Thanks for your interest. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.