Job Description

Kal Tire is Canada\'s largest independent tire dealers and one of North America\'s largest commercial tire dealers with over 250 Kal Tire retail and commercial stores in Canada, warehouse facilities and 10 retread manufacturing plants. In addition, Kal Tire\'s Mining Tire Group is a global leader in mining tire service and supply, operating on more than 150 mine sites across 18 countries and five continents. The company employs more than 6,500 team members globally.

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented accounting student who has completed a minimum of the 2nd year of an accredited business program to join our accounting team at our head office in Vernon.

This is an exciting 12-month opportunity for students wishing to supplement their education and work experience with the support of the Kal Tire organization and a team of accounting professionals.

In addition to receiving a competitive salary, you will enjoy the benefits of working in a positive, professional environment that will enhance your accounting knowledge and challenge your critical thinking skills. You will receive all of the coaching and support necessary for both the personal and career development that will be an asset in today\'s competitive job market.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reconciling general ledger accounts.
• Preparing various reports pertaining to our monthly reporting package.
• Creating and processing general journal entries.
• Preparing tire levy returns.
• Utilizing Query and Excel as part of the above duties.
• Clerical duties supporting the activities of the accounting group, such as summarizing data, verifying data to source documents, assembling and distributing financial reports.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Possess a solid understanding of accounting concepts.
• Have a strong working knowledge of spreadsheet software (Excel preferred).
• Display solid problem solving and organizational skills.
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

EDUCATION

• Enrolled in a business program with an accounting focus, preference will be given to students who have completed two years of study.

STAR DATE

September 1, 2023

Solving our customers\' automotive challenges and making a positive impact - It\'s how we roll, and it\'s been that way since Tom Foord opened the doors to Kal Tire in 1953 in beautiful Vernon, BC. Over the years, we\'ve become a trusted partner for large and small industries and fleets across Canada. Our customers rely on our expertise, our make-it-happen approach to service, and our lineup of the most trusted tire brands in over 260 retail locations coast to coast. Kal Tire is also the largest truck re-treader in Canada, with 11 retread facilities across Canada and internationally, and has a state-of-the-art tire recycling facility in Chile, where 40% of the weight of scrap tires is recycled to return to mines as an alternative fuel. In addition, Kal Tire\'s Mining Tire Group is an international leader in mining tire service and supply, servicing more than 150 mine sites across five continents. Kal Tire offers a culture that fosters inclusion and respect. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices in compliance with the AODA and AMA. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment or employment process. Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.

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