Accountant

Accountant | Priority Credit Management

Welcome to Priority Credit Management (PCM), a dynamic and innovative credit and collection firm. Our bedrock values: Accountability, Caring, and Empowerment (ACE). We aim for every team member to bring an ACE attitude every day. At PCM, we're more than a company – we're determined to harness every individual's potential to ignite significant change. Join us to be immersed in a community of supportive, driven team players. Together, we fuel PCM's success and your growth, all while revolutionizing industry norms. Our mission? Reshaping work dynamics with a focus on value over hours. Dare to challenge the status quo with us. Learn more about us by visiting pcmcorp.com

About The Role

The role of the accountant is crucial in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial information. The responsibilities include preparing financial statements, analyzing financial data, managing accounts payable and receivable, and supporting various financial processes. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of accounting principles are essential qualifications for this position.

Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Accounting:

• Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Perform month-end and year-end closing procedures, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify and explain discrepancies between actual and budgeted financial results.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, providing financial insights and recommendations.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and ensure proper coding of transactions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial analysis, cost control, and process improvement initiatives.

Accounts Receivable and Payable:

• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including processing invoices, issuing payments, and reconciling vendor statements.
• Monitor cash flow and manage banking activities, including bank reconciliations and cash flow forecasting.

Tax and Compliance:

• Support the preparation of tax filings and compliance with tax regulations.
• Manage and support internal and external audits (monthly and annually), providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Stay updated on changes in accounting standards and regulations and ensure compliance with relevant guidelines.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of full-cycle accounting experience is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is preferred
• Experience with recording foreign exchange transactions is preferred.
• Quickbooks Online experience preferred
• Mandatory: able to pass police check

Competencies

The entire competency framework, comprising of nine competencies in total, is necessary for fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement within our organization. As an accountant, the identified competencies – Planning and Organization, Impact & Decision Making, Communication, and Continuous Improvement, Quality, & Learning – are particularly critical for effectively preparing and analyzing financial statements, making high-quality financial decisions, and ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.

• Planning and Organization: Important for managing financial tasks, ensuring accuracy, and meeting reporting deadlines.
• Impact & Decision Making: Essential for evaluating financial situations and making high-quality decisions that positively impact the organization.
• Communication: Effectively communicates financial information, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and supports audits with clear and concise explanations.
• Continuous Improvement, Quality, & Learning: Vital for staying updated on accounting standards, improving financial processes, and maintaining high-quality work.

It is essential to recognize that promotions and growth opportunities within our organization may require a diverse range of competencies beyond those mentioned. A comprehensive skill set encompassing various competencies will be objectively evaluated to facilitate career advancement and contribute significantly to the company's continued success.

Key Performance Indicators

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) at PCM are intrinsically linked to our core values, A.C.E. – Accountable, Caring, and Empowering.

Accountable: Value Output

This KPI evaluates the overall performance of employees. It assesses their effectiveness in meeting set targets and deadlines. A higher percentage indicates a more successful and productive workforce. Monitoring this KPI helps ensure that operations, administrative, and managerial functions are efficiently and effectively managed, contributing to the overall success of the organization.

Caring: Company Culture

This KPI evaluates the organization's focus on cultivating company culture. It measures the time dedicated to team engagement activities, group training initiatives, and charitable endeavors. Additionally, it incorporates 360-degree reviews for team feedback. A higher score indicates a strong commitment to promoting team cohesion and social responsibility within the organization, highlighting dedication to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

Empowering: Professional Development

This KPI measures the portion of working hours dedicated to coaching, mentoring, and self-improvement activities. It reflects the commitment of employees to supporting their colleagues' professional growth and investing in their own learning and development. A higher percentage signifies a strong culture of coaching, commitment to employee development, and active investment in personal and professional growth, fostering increased skills and knowledge organization wide.

Location & Work Type:
PCM is determined the challenge the status quo with HOW we work. We offer flexible working arrangements with an average of 2 days in office week. Our standard work day is Monday - Friday 8:30-4:30. Our goal is to have all roles focused on output - if you can create efficiencies in your role, you have created extra time off for yourself.

Training period: 90 days, full time in office required to ensure adequate training and understanding of our business. Remote work available after proven demonstration of skill.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $60,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edmonton, AB T5S 1G2

Expected start date: 2024-05-15