Staff Accountant

3 months ago

Richmond, Canada London Drugs Limited Full time
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 


The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing a variety of accounting duties related to month-end closing, managing accounts payable and receivable, preparing financial statements, investment and intercompany reconciliations, loan amortization schedules, and year-end audit assistance. This position will ensure accuracy and completeness of financial statements and accounting records in accordance with the ASPE and/or IFRS and company policies. Additionally, this position will be responsible for assisting with other entities within the group and any ad-hoc projects as requested.

This position demands a high degree of organization and attention to detail as it involves multiple tight deadlines. In addition, it is important to protect and maintain confidentiality of all financial and operational information.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Liaise with accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring timely and accurate recording and reporting of transactions.
  • Perform month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities including reconciliations, journal entry postings, accruals leading to preparation of financial statements.
  • Reconcile and post monthly statements for multiple properties from the property manager.
  • Prepare and file monthly GST returns for multiple entities.
  • Provide variance analysis for the operating and capital expenditure.
  • Manage and reconcile intercompany interest and transactions ensuring timely and accurate recording and reporting.
  • Prepare working papers, reconciliations, and schedules for year-end audits ensuring deliverables are completed in a timely manner.
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure proper accounting treatment and reporting of transactions including review of outstanding related party balances.
  • Continuously review and improve accounting processes and procedures to ensure compliance with ASPE/IFRS and company policies.
  • Provide guidance and training to junior accounting staff as needed.
  • Assist with other entities within the group as needed.
  • Provide support for any ad-hoc projects as requested by management.
The successful candidate will possess the following:
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Demonstrate good interpersonal skills when dealing with customers, staff & management.
  • Strong administrative skills. 
  • Highly organized and able to multitask effectively and work under changing priorities. 
  • Good communication skills within a team environment.
  • Initiative to isolate and solve problems.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. 
EDUCATION & KNOWLEDGE:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance.
  • CPA designation or in final stages of completion
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting in a large organization, including managing accounts payable and receivable, preparing financial statements, and preparing working papers, reconciliations, and schedules for year-end audits.
  • Strong understanding of ASPE/IFRS and financial reporting requirements.
  • Experience with investment and intercompany transactions, loan amortization, and month-end closing procedures.
  • Proficiency in Excel and accounting software (PeopleSoft, D365, Yardi).
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:
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription drug and vision coverage for you and your family (Ensuring you and your family are taken care of)
  • Employee Discount Program (Sharing our success)
  • Employee Recognition Program (Tangible rewards for great work)
  • Company matched RRSPs (Helping you plan for your future)
  • Ongoing In-House Training & Education Courses (Lifelong learning)
  • Employee Family Assistance Program (Free confidential counseling)
  • Community Involvement (Giving back to our communities)
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We are an equal opportunity employer. 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. Be advised, London Drugs DOES NOT use third party recruitment services.
London Drugs may collect, use, and/or disclose your personal information (including the information in this application) where it is reasonable for establishing, managing or terminating an employment relationship. This includes the use or disclosure of your personal information to persons inside or external to our organization, for the purpose of checking references or gathering other information to support an assessment of your candidacy.
To protect yourself, do not respond to unsolicited job offers from individuals or e-mail addresses, and never disclose any sensitive details about your identity (including personal or financial) to anyone you do not know or trust or on any unverified website, or website you do not trust.
 

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