Accounting Assistant (Edmonton Corporate)

Overview

Fountain Tire is seeking a full-time Accounting Assistant to work with our corporate accounting team, located at our South Edmonton Corporate Office - 1006 103A Street SW. This will be a term position with an expected end date of July 2025.

Wage: $52,000 - $53,000(wage depending on experience)

As part of the Commodity Tax and Disbursement Team, the Accounting Assistant will perform various account reconciliations/investigation and ensure all entries are recorded in the proper periods thereby enabling the completion of accurate and timely monthly financial statements. Duties include:

• Actively participate in the review and recommendation of accounting processes and control improvements with a focus on building efficiency and effectiveness.
• On a monthly basis conduct the proper analysis, prepare and record the necessary entries to ensure that:
  • The prior month’s bank reconciliations for all bank accounts are prepared and balanced with the general ledger by the specified deadline.
  • The prior month’s commodity tax filings are prepared and filed; including settlement by to the applicable deadline.
  • The prior months account payable vendor account maintenance for the assigned accounts are completed by the applicable deadline.
  • Month end is accurately completed by specified deadlines; including the completion of all items on the month end checklist which are assigned to you.
• Address queries from CRA, Ministries of Finance, Vendors and all Fountain Tire associates in a timely fashion, and ensure resolution.

 Why work for Fountain Tire?

• Competitive compensation - wage depending on experience 
• We are a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
• We are one of the 10 largest independent tire dealers in North America, and recipient of many Customer Service and Best Business Awards
• We continually strive to expand our operations in existing markets, as well as new markets and currently, we have over 160 stores from BC through Ontario
• Discounts for you and your family on tires, parts and services at all Fountain Tire locations

What we’re looking for:

• Accounts Payable experience would be a major asset
• College Diploma with a major in accounting and one year of experience in an office setting; a combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX would be considered a definite asset.
• Proven communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to work with a variety of people in a team environment.
• The ability to develop and maintain effective relationships.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills in order to effectively manage multiple priorities and competing demands within tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and attention to detail in order to research and escalate issues.
• Ability to recognize opportunities for improvement and efficiency.
• Ability to work within a team environment as well as individually.
• A Willingness to Learn
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other Financial Reporting software (FRX, Targit, Forecaster, TaxPrep) would be considered a definite asset.

Interested and qualified applicants are encouraged to apply on-line. 

Salary : $52,000 - $53,000