Princess Auto is a private, Canadian-owned company employing over 3,000 Team Members, with our Home Office in Winnipeg, Manitoba. We provide hard-working Canadians with a unique assortment of tools and equipment through more than 50 stores coast-to-coast, a National Call Centre, and our online store.
Our strength is in our people. In fact, we call our employees “Team Members”, and our managers “Leaders”. We all work together towards a common goal: to make Princess Auto a great place to work and shop.
Overview of the Position:
The Senior Accountant is responsible for accounting functions, reporting, and acts as point of contact for internal and external general inquiries for Princess Auto.
This position is an on-site role, based in our beautiful Home Office, which is located at 475 Panet Road, in Winnipeg.
Key Accountabilities:
- Performs period-end and year-end close processes.
- Prepares and posts journal entries including accruals, depreciation, and prepaids.
- Reconciles general ledger accounts and decides on appropriate course of action to resolve differences on account reconciliations.
- Reviews and performs variance analysis and provides support and recommendations to Leaders on necessary actions required.
- Assists with resolving discrepancies.
- Performs day-to-day accounting and reporting functions.
- Maintains subledger accounts.
- Reviews and completes government remittances with applicable government agencies.
- Responds to inquiries from external auditors and Team Members in other parts of the organization.
- Prepares budget analysis as required.
- Assists with preparation of period-end reports.
- Works with leaders and Team Members in other departments to implement new and improved processes.
- Assists with interim and year end audits by preparing working papers and responding to auditor inquires.
- Represents the Accounting team on project work as required.
- Performs ad hoc financial analysis as required.
- Assists accounts payable and accounts receivable teams with questions (GL coding, taxes, etc) and assists with balancing subledger to GL as required.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Post-secondary education in related field
- Enrolled in CPA program. CPA designation (CA, CGA, CMA) would be an asset.
- 3-5 years related experience in full cycle accounting.
- Suitable combination of education and experience would be considered.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Self-motivated with a high degree of accuracy, strong critical thinking skills, and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
What our unique and fun world can offer you:
At Princess Auto, we strive to be unique . . . in our product selection, our Team Members and in our Leadership. We share information. We value opinions and collaboration from all our people across the company, regardless of position or scope of responsibility and work as a collective team in a supportive environment. We strive to provide Royal Service, our high standard of serving not just our customers, but each other, and it is a philosophy we embrace and demonstrate every day. In addition, our Team Members receive:
- Competitive Compensation
- Company-funded, comprehensive benefits package (not just for you, but for your eligible dependents too!)
- Paid vacation and personal care time
- Paid "My Community Day" (a day to spend volunteering at something meaningful to you!)
- Long-term Disability coverage
- Annual Profit Sharing Plan
- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan
- Company Pension Plan
- Group RRSP, TFSA, RESP
- Maternity Leave top-up plan
- Discount at our retail stores
- Free parking
- Access to onsite amenities such as a restaurant, salon, and gym
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Opportunities for advancement and relocation
Voted one of Canada’s Best Employers 2024 by Forbes
Accessibility
Princess Auto Ltd. will consult with all applicants requesting accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant’s individual accessibility needs.
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