Job Description

Purpose

The Accountant reports into Senior Director, Finance.



The Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day management of the departments' financial reporting, treasury and taxation matters, including the preparation of financial statements and reports. Accuracy and integrity of the data is paramount and must be performed in a highly confidential manner.



Other primary duties include managing budgets, processing payments for approval, allocating funds as and where required and reporting on the effectiveness of these activities.



Performance of duties will be under the supervision of two former Big 4 Public Practice CPA, CA's (1 audit and 1 tax)

Key Areas of Accountability

Financial Information and Processes:

Responsible for maintaining the integrity of all aspects of general ledgers and prepare financial information in a timely manner. This will include A/P; payroll; intercompany; fair value investment adjustment, and other journal entries

Ensure compliance and assisting in the formulation of internal controls and processes to comply with established best practices in all financial matters

Coding or reviewing expense reports and journal entries

Ensure compliance for payroll forms and remittances

Understand and facilitate processes; propose and develop procedures to improve efficiency

May individually perform, or as a team member, complex analyses and projects

Various ad-hoc reports and stakeholder requests

Treasury Management:

Monitor and maintain reporting of cash balances among all entities

Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts and perform ongoing variance analyses

Coordinate certain payments through private bankers

Ensure accounts payable are paid in a timely manner

Tax Compliance:

Preparation of T1, T2, T3, T4 and T5 returns

Ensure compliance with payroll and WCB/WSIB remittances and payments

Coordinate personal and corporate tax instalments

Managing provincial information returns (vacancy and empty homes tax; speculation tax; property tax assessments etc.)

Other Accountabilities:

Support the department's Senior Director, Finance and Senior Manager, Tax with various financial and taxation analyses and reporting

Assist in project management by following up with team members with clear and timely communication to ensure accountability to deadlines and targets

Seek operational and administrative efficiencies without compromising quality and confidentiality

As a small office, there is an expectation to take on new and unanticipated tasks as the business requires.

Qualifications

Education/Certifications/Knowledge

Completion of a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field

Possessing a CPA designation would also be an asset

Experience

Minimum 2+ years in a similar function; or 5+ years in a progressive accounting role

Experience working for a public accounting firm or family office enterprise is considered an asset.

Skills

Solid understanding of Canadian tax compliance for private enterprises and individuals. Experience with Trust returns would be an asset

Understanding of data analysis and forecasting

Strong communicator - written and verbal

Effective problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills

Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Excel, Outlook, and Word), QuickBooks, CaseWare and TaxPrep

Confidentiality and applying appropriate discretion is a requirement.

Attributes

Strong sense of professionalism and demonstrates good judgement, especially pertaining to confidential matters

Strong project management skills

Must be able to follow and provide instructions and work collaboratively and independently

Organized, possesses attention to detail, and accountable

Proactive and adaptable.

Work Environment

Hybrid role with minimum 3 days in office based in Vancouver.

Compensation

The base salary offered for this role is $65,000 to $75,000 per annum and can vary based on job-related expertise, qualifications, experience and internal equity. Eligible for Armstrong Collective's discretionary bonus program

Eligible Benefits

Armstrong Collective supports our team members' health and wellness by providing a comprehensive medical plan with 100% employer paid premiums, some of which includes:


Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Short term disability, long term disability benefits Travel emergency assistance Vacation time and sick time Up to 5% RRSP and/or TSFA match Two complimentary annual train tickets after first year of employment

Armstrong Collective, Rocky Mountaineer and Canyon Spirit are an equal opportunity employer, driven by our values of creating meaningful moments, being one team, and achieving extraordinary outcomes. Our strong company culture supports our vision of a diverse, open, safe, and respectful workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. If you require any accommodation during the application process or throughout your employment, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met and to create a supportive environment.



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