Business Unit Accountant

Boyd Group Services•Winnipeg, MB

4d•CA$50,000 - CA$70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Prepare the business unit level accounting relating to the cost and revenue drivers of the business to provide insights into the operational effectiveness of the company.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Business (preferably Accounting or Finance) with 2+ years of experience in accounting & financial functions
Relevant Certifications: CPA or others and/or working towards completion
Ability to multi-task and manage a workload with competing deadlines and priorities
Critical thinking skills
Accurate, organized and attention to details
Confidence and assertiveness to enforce the financial guidelines while still maintain rapport
Strong professional communication and interpersonal skills to work with all types and levels of people inside and external to the organization
Advance computer skills (Excel, Word) in order to create all spreadsheets, formulas and linking; create own confidential correspondence
Ability to deal with confidential information that may not be shared inside and outside the organization.
Passion to provide excellent customer service
Ability to sit for long periods of time
Prolonged use of computer

Nice To Haves

Specialized knowledge in auto body work, retail, and/or mergers and acquisitions would be an asset

Responsibilities

Determine the value of inventory and assess the need for adjustments based on estimates
Provide commentary and guidance by analyzing Inventory reporting prepared in Workday
Communicate analysis with key stakeholders and recommend adjustments where applicable
Supporting operations to determine the service costs and allocations (i.e. overhead)
Reviewing and approving the WIP and cost of sales calculations posted in Workday
Perform accrual calculations by using reporting generated for parts and labor accruals
Review and reconcile the data presented in standardized reports and provide commentary and guidance related to the variance analysis to key stakeholders
Provide support to resolve subsequent inquiries relating to report understanding
Reviewing receivables and analyzing application of revenue recognition policies
Identify issues relating to the timing of closing of receivables
Review revenue transactions posted near period end to mitigate risk of cut-off errors
Provide general close support / accruals
General ledger reconciliations