Senior Accountant

Purpose

Reporting to Accounting Manager, this job is an integral contributor to ensuring the global group of companies’ continued compliance with internal and external accounting policies, procedures and regulations. This role is a key partner to the company’s financial leadership in both the planning and reporting cycles of the finance team (year-end, quarter-end month-end, weekly).

As a member of the Accounting team, subgroup of the larger Finance team, this role is also responsible for participating in other aspects of accounting and financial reporting functions of the group.

Key Areas of Accountability

Accounting Polices and Transactions

• Process complex journal entries for complex events/transactions

• Maintain detailed reconciliations for all financial statement accounts assigned for monthly accounting cycle

• Perform intercompany elimination and consolidation

• Analyze, research and document accounting policies and procedures

• Support the accounting team in maintaining accounting policies for changes in accounting standards

• Analyze the treatment of routine transactions and complex events/transactions, including the drafting of accounting memos where applicable

Financial Transformation

• Focus on process improvement and ERP Implementation.

• Work closely with other teams in finance.

• Identify improvements and opportunities for efficency.

Other Requirements

• Evaluate/review processes to ensure reliable financial information and implementing improvements

• Analyze/Review financial reporting information for internal and external stakeholders

• Coach junior team members on accounting best practice, internal controls and ASPE guidance

• Review work of junior team members as required

Qualifications

Education, Certification, Licenses

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field

• Professional Accounting Designation (CPA)

Experience

• 4+ years’ experience in accounting, tax or audit role(s)

• Thorough understanding of ASPE

• Netsuite Experience is desired but not mandatory

• Experience in handling multiple entities and currencies

• Experience in handling intercompany elimination and consolidation

Skills

• Strong Microsoft Office skills and advanced Excel skills

• Highly Analytical and detail oriented

• Propensity to develop new ideas and create solutions

• Ability to analyze large data sets and compile into succinct working papers

• Ability to respond to deadlines in an organized fashion

• Able to help lead a team to solution-based problem solving

• Effective communication skills to build trusting relationships with the team and the business

Compensation

• The base salary offered for this role is $85,000 to $95,000 per annum and can vary based on job-related expertise, qualifications, experience and internal equity.
• Eligible for Armstrong Collective’s discretionary bonus program

Eligible Benefits

Armstrong Collective supports our team members’ health and wellness by providing a comprehensive medical plan with 100% employer paid premiums, some of which includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Short term disability, long term disability benefits
• Travel emergency assistance
• Vacation time and sick time
• Up to 5% RRSP and/or TSFA match
• Two complimentary annual train tickets after first year of employment

Armstrong Collective, Rocky Mountaineer and Canyon Spirit are an equal opportunity employer, driven by our values of creating meaningful moments, being one team, and achieving extraordinary outcomes. Our strong company culture supports our vision of a diverse, open, safe, and respectful workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. If you require any accommodation during the application process or throughout your employment, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met and to create a supportive environment.

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