Accounting Assistant

2 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada Fountain Tire Full time

Overview:
**Fountain Tire **is seeking a full-time
**Accounting Assistant **to work with our corporate accounting team, located at our South Edmonton Corporate Office - 1006 103A Street SW.

As part of the Commodity Tax and Disbursement Team, the Accounting Assistant will perform various account reconciliations/investigation and ensure all entries are recorded in the proper periods thereby enabling the completion of accurate and timely monthly financial statements. Duties include:

- Actively participate in the review and recommendation of accounting processes and control improvements with a focus on building efficiency and effectiveness.
- On a monthly basis conduct the proper analysis, prepare and record the necessary entries to ensure that:

- The prior month’s bank reconciliations for all bank accounts are prepared and balanced with the general ledger by the specified deadline.
- The prior month’s commodity tax filings are prepared and filed; including settlement by to the applicable deadline.
- The prior months account payable vendor account maintenance for the assigned accounts are completed by the applicable deadline.
- Month end is accurately completed by specified deadlines; including the completion of all items on the month end checklist which are assigned to you.
- Address queries from CRA, Ministries of Finance, Vendors and all Fountain Tire associates in a timely fashion, and ensure resolution.

**Why work for Fountain Tire?**
- Competitive compensation - **$53,000 - $54,500**:

- We are a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
- We are one of the 10 largest independent tire dealers in North America, and recipient of many Customer Service and Best Business Awards
- We continually strive to expand our operations in existing markets, as well as new markets and currently, we have over 160 stores from BC through Ontario
- Recognition and incentives for your contribution to the organization
- Discounts for you and your family on tires, parts and services at all Fountain Tire locations

**What we’re looking for**:

- Accounts Payable experience would be a major asset
- College Diploma with a major in accounting and one year of experience in an office setting; a combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX would be considered a definite asset.
- Proven communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to work with a variety of people in a team environment.
- The ability to develop and maintain effective relationships.
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills in order to effectively manage multiple priorities and competing demands within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated analytical skills and attention to detail in order to research and escalate issues.
- Ability to recognize opportunities for improvement and efficiency.
- Ability to work within a team environment as well as individually.
- A Willingness to Learn
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other Financial Reporting software (FRX, Targit, Forecaster, TaxPrep) would be considered a definite asset.

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