Accounting Manager

Responsibilities

We are seeking a confident individual to provide professional financial leadership and support in a group of companies in the retail and marine sectors.

Day-to-day duties will include:

• Responsible for the completion of month-end close and year-end close, including preparation of monthly reconciliations.
• Preparing transactions within a computerized accounting system. Proficiency with various accounting software is required.
• Ensure the general ledger is accurate and up to date with delivery of key reconciliations at month end.
• Maintain accurate records of all capital asset additions and prepare year-end amortization schedules.
• Provide accurate and complete year-end information and necessary accruals and supporting documentation to external accountants.
• Provide Accounts Receivable support and analysis, and assist in development of AR policies.
• Investigate and resolve account issues/discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with Provincial and Federal sales tax requirements, including PST, GST, Carbon Tax, Motor Fuel Tax, & Fuel Excise Tax.
• Prepare GST returns and manage payment of GST installments and balances in accordance with CRA deadlines.
• Process payroll in accordance with BC Employment standards. Reconcile payroll accounts and file T4s.
• Responsible for preparation of regular intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
• Continually monitor and forecast cash flows.
• Maintain and monitor established accounting policies and procedures.
• Protect assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.
• Complete financial analysis to provide management with the financial information needed to make informed decisions.
• Provide guidance and support to accounting staff

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years education in business, accounting or finance and 3 years experience in accounting/finance.
• Experience and proficiency working with various accounting software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Proficient in Sage 50 (Simply Accounting)
• Thorough knowledge and ability to apply accounting principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable Provincial and Federal sales taxes.
• Understanding of income tax rules to ensure accounting records are clean and organized for the external accountant’s preparation of corporate tax filings.
• Experience with cash management and risk assessment
• Organized, detail-oriented, with the ability to analyze and problem solve.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team, with good interpersonal communication skills
• Self-starter

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $70,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 3 years (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person