Accounting Manager

**Company Overview**

Canstar, founded in 1985, has grown to include 18 offices servicing British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. Canstar focuses on helping people after experiencing a fire, flood or other structural trauma to their home/business.

We love taking part in community events and are pleased to help our furry friends by sponsoring the BCSPCA. We pride ourselves as being the best in the restoration industry by providing excellent service, prioritizing safety, and delivering a very high level of quality work to our customers.

We take good care of our team too We like to have fun and celebrate our success.

**Responsibilities**
- Financial Reporting_
- Maintains a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure
- Assists in the compilation and review of monthly/annual financial reports
- Prepares variance analysis and provide relevant commentary on financial results
- Prepares/reviews monthly reconciliation schedules and working papers
- Ensures that the company complies with all federal, provincial or municipal filing requirements
- In conjunction with the controller assists with the audit process
- Forecast and Budget Reporting_
- Prepare, analyze monthly department level expenses and variance reports
- Produce and or support ad hoc reporting and analysis when required
- Assist with daily banking requirements and monitor cash flow
- Support strategic budgeting and forecasting activities
- General Accounting_
- Assist with month-end full cycle accounting duties ensuring month-end journal entries and account reconciliations are completed and accurate
- Prepare/review reconciliation schedules and investigate variances
- Instrumental with mapping and setting up accounts and reports for new accounting system
- Follow up on outstanding Accounts Receivable duties with direction from the PM team
- Health and Safety_
- Ensure that self and others adhere to our health and safety practices and procedures
- Ensure good housekeeping is kept to perform work safely and efficiently
- Understand safety policies and protocols
- Ensure that self and others on site are wearing all required PPE, when required

**Who we are looking for**:
You are an expert in account reconciliations and have the initiative to problem solve. You will own the accuracy of accounting records and take care of the day-to-day accounting while being driven to support management with real time analysis and quality decision support. A personable and well-organized individual who pays attention to detail. Someone who has a professional manner and is able to interact with employers and vendors daily. Experienced in working in a fast
- paced environment and complies with the GAAP and ASPI accounting regulations. Other important attributes of the future Accounting Manager are:

- Canadian CPA designation required
- Experience with acquisitions and integration is an asset
- Public practice experience is considered an asseet
- Exposure and detailed understanding of high volume job costing
- Problem solver and inquisitive, not afraid to ask questions and look for answers
- Experience working in multiple systems for account investigation and reconciliations is an asset
- Advanced Excel Skills
- Understanding for different ERP systems is desirable
- Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and effectively handle changing priorities
- Proven ability to multi-task, handle high volumes, and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
- Ability to take initiative and problem solve as well as communicate and follow-up in a professional manner
- A positive demeanour and team player, who is willing to go the extra mile

**Working Conditions**:

- Role is based out of Coquiltam but travel to other locations/provinces may be required
- Offers flexible hybrid working environment (office and home) once training is completed
- Must be flexible to work overtime, evenings, and weekends on occasion

**Perks of working of working with us**
- Competitive compensation
- Extended health and dental benefits for you and your family
- Great company culture and career advancement opportunities
- Industry-related Tuition Reimbursement (50% - 100% of tuition costs)

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