Senior Accountant

Lammle's Western Wear Ltd • Calgary, AB

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About The Position

We are seeking a proactive and detail-orientated Senior Accountant to join our accounting team. As Senior Accountant you will be responsible for hands on day-to-day review of processed accounts payables/receivables, maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the month-end and year-end close processes, preparing/reviewing account reconciliations and contributing to financial reporting and analysis. This role is well suited for an accounting professional with 3-4 years of progressive accounting experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working towards the improvement of process and systems.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years progressive accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations and month-end closing activities.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet defined deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a retail environment is considered a strong asset.
• Experience using ERP/accounting systems with Microsoft 365 Business Central, preferred.
• Working towards a CPA designation would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the controller, prepare and post monthly journal entries and maintain general ledger accounts.
• Assist the accounts payable team to process a large volume of transactions.
• Full cycle, month-end, and quarter-end reporting.
• Aiding in the year-end closing activities.
• Manage regulatory fillings such as GST, PST, WCB.
• Analyze financial results and provide variance analysis as required.
• Bank Reconciliations.
• Support inventory accounting and related reconciliations.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, workflows and system efficiencies.
• Complete ad hoc and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• Opportunities for growth and development.
• Opportunity to contribute to a growing and dynamic workforce.
• Group Health & Dental Benefits, paid time off, employee discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior