Senior Accountant - Griff Building Supplies Ltd. | New Westminster, BC | Workopolis

Education

Bachelor's

Skills

Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
ERP systems

Benefits

Extended health care
Dental care

About Us
Griff Building Supplies has been serving the building and construction industry in Vancouver, the Lower Mainland, and beyond for over 50 years. Being a strong leader in the industry, located in the Queensborough area of New Westminster, with 6.5 acres of stock and 20,000 square foot retail warehouse, we provide our customers, from the multi-family contractors / developers, wholesale businesses, to the do-it-yourself the best quality products and services.
We are an equal opportunity employer and are seeking enthusiastic people who are motivated to contribute, grow, and work in a team environment to achieve the company’s short and long-term goals aligned to the company’s overall strategic plans for growth.

The Senior Accountant is responsible to manage and process financial transactions to ensure accurate and on-time month, quarter, and year end closing and financial reporting, while also assisting with the management of all financial transactions to ensure accurate and on-time month, quarter, and year end closing and financial reporting, while also assisting with the management of financial resources related processes, ensuring these processes are aligned with the strategic direction and annual goals of the company.

Key Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day accounting transactions and ensure company's financial and internal control processes are effective, and that financial records are complete and accurately prepared on a timely basis
Manage timely month, quarter, and year-end closure
· Prepare and review journal entries for month end

Prepare and review balance sheet accounts reconciliation and working paper
Coordinate with AR, AP, and other team members to make sure month end closure on time
Prepare monthly financial reporting packages
Prepare in depth monthly financial analysis actual vs budget
Conduct meaningful and proactive analysis to improve key business decisions
Prepare periodic sales tax filing (GST/HST PST), and other out of province and states government filings and surveys
Assist the annual budget
· Provide backup coverage for the AP and payroll as required

Supervise, mentor, and develop junior accounting team members
Be proficient with ERP system processing and reporting
Work with external accounting firm for annual review requirements
· Develop and assist with implementation and maintain of policies and internal controls procedures

Prepare other reports and perform tasks assigned by the company

Qualifications

CPA designation or close to completion
Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or related fields
A minimum of 2 years full-cycle accounting experience
· Strong technical accounting skills and in-depth knowledge of ASPE

Strong financial reporting and analytical skills
Solid people leadership experience
Proficiency with ERP system.
· Inventory & Manufacturing accounting experience is a plus

Good organizational, time management and prioritization skills
Able to meet tight deadlines and work efficiently under pressure
Strong communication skills, including writing, speaking and active listening
· Results oriented and pragmatic approach that is continuously focused on execution and problem solving while maintaining a balance of speed and accuracy.

Desire to question, challenge, and suggest changes from the status quo to drive operational excellence
Ability to develop, maintain, and grow strong relationships with various levels of personnel in a respectful, professional and constructive manner
Strong attention to detail but can also see the big picture
Strong Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Benefits:
Dental care
Extended health care
Bonus
Schedule:
8 hour per day
Monday to Friday

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