We are looking for an Accounting Manager to join our Finance Team. The Accounting Manager will support the Controller in overseeing the financial reporting and analysis as well as overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations. This position is ideal for someone who is motivated by continuous improvement and is looking for opportunities for growth as the business expands.
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Supervise, develop and mentor accounting team
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Oversee daily workflows of the department, review work and improve processes/controls
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Support hiring, onboarding and retention of team members
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Provide coaching, training and ongoing performance feedback
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Act as point of escalation for accounting issues and provide guidance to team members
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Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including accounts receivable and accounts payable functions
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Manage the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring all reconciliations, journal entries and financial statements are completed accurately and on time
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Prepare and analyze monthly financial results and provide recommendations on actionable financial insights
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Lead the preparation and coordination of the annual budgets for all store locations
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Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to support internal decision making
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Identify process improvements and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and internal controls
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Contribute to the development of new or amended accounting systems, programs, and procedures
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Assist with the annual review engagement, banking requirements and external reporting
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Performs other related duties as assigned
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Previous experience reconciling Point-of-Sale and SAGE 300 data is an asset
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Working knowledge of tax laws and ASPE
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Strong financial analysis skills
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Strong Microsoft Office skills including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
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Proficiency navigating spreadsheets, databases, and financial software applications
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Effective written and verbal communication skills
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Experience in multi-location retail, grocery, or inventory-driven businesses is a strong asset
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Proven ability to supervise and lead a team
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Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience required
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
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Accounting designation is highly preferred
Stong’s Market is a locally owned, community focused grocery store. We offer a wide variety of local and boutique products at our Vancouver, North Vancouver, Squamish and Surrey locations. Our Stong’s Market Express Department are experts at home delivery straight to your front door. The Stong’s name has a rich history with over 85 years of grocery experience and we are committed to a unique and family friendly grocery shopping experience
Stong’s Market is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Stong’s Market is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals during the recruitment process. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please notify the hiring manager when contacted for an interview.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to apply online at stongs.com/careers/. We encourage applicants to upload a cover letter as well.
