Senior Accountant - Contract

Becoming experts on beer doesn't happen overnight - we've been in business since 1927 and today, The Beer Store is the primary distribution and sales channel for beer in Ontario and is owned by 28+ Ontario-based brewers! Through our Retail Stores, Distribution Centres, Draught Services, Customer Experience Centre, and our Corporate Office, we form one large team that is passionate about the beer business. The Beer Store is proud to foster a respectful and inclusive culture that expands and leverages the diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives of our team members to deliver exceptional service for our customers. We continue to be successful by working together, respecting each other, having a positive attitude and by trying new and innovative ideas. Not only are we knowledgeable, passionate, and loyal ambassadors for beer, we're also health and safety advocates, environmental champions, DEIB enthusiasts and we give proudly back to our communities.

The Role

We are currently searching for a Senior Accountant reporting to the Supervisor, TBS Accounting. This is a 15-month, full-time contract opportunity. The Senior Accountant is responsible for month-end close, financial reporting, and analyzing complex financial accounts per IFRS and company policies. They will assess business transactions for accounting impacts and system requirements, assist in preparing annual financial statements and note disclosures, and support internal and external audits. This role focuses on lease accounting, fixed assets, intangibles, and related expenses.

Location

Our Corporate Office is located in Bolton, ON. We offer a hybrid work model with visits into the office a minimum of three times per week and on an as-needed basis depending on the role and function.

What You'll Be Doing

• Perform monthly accounting activities including preparation of recurring, non-recurring and complex journal entries
• Coordinate with the business to ensure compliance of end-to-end processes and timely resolution of accounting matters providing guidance and advice as required
• Monitor planned activity and liaise with the business to ensure timely recording of additions, terminations, renewals or changes to fixed assets and leases, as well as related expenses and accruals (e.g. common area maintenance and property tax)
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for leases, fixed assets, intangibles and related accrued liabilities
• Analyze and identify issues with financial results and document the nature and follow-up activities required for timely resolution
• Perform root cause analysis independently, recommend improvements and assist with implementation of complex solutions
• Complete continuity and supporting schedules on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
• Ensure accuracy of the financial results in accordance with IFRS
• Prepare monthly lease reporting for major shareholders
• Review complex business transactions and identify relevant accounting and reporting issues and system requirements
• Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements including note disclosures
• Provide analysis and supporting documentation required to satisfy internal and external audit requirements
• Other related duties and projects as assigned

Who You Are - Your Knowledge, Skills & Experience

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What We Offer

Our success as an organization is a result of our commitment to our greatest strength…our people! We believe that any opportunity we can provide to help further your career growth and development is an investment in not only your individual success, but our overall success as a business.

We work to recognize you in meaningful ways including a competitive compensation, a health benefits program, employee & family assistance program, recognition programs, hybrid work arrangement, summer hours, employee special offers, and a casual dress and work environment.

Benefits and perks are dependent upon role and status and are subject to change at the sole discretion of the company. #TBS123

Equal Opportunity Employer

Weare committed to providing a respectful and empowering workplace that values our greatest resource, our people. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging are essential components of our culture that empower us to meet the needs of our employees, customers and communities. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds including racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and any other characteristic. We're an equal opportunity employer and provideemployment accommodation in accordance withprovincial legislation.If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

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