Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Division Accounting Manager

REPORTS TO:

Controller

JOBS SUPERVISED:

None

STATUS:

Full Time, Salaried Position

JOB OPPORTUNITY:

Bell Lumber & Pole Canada?is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced financial accountant to join our team as a?Division Accounting Manager. This role is responsible for comprehensive financial reporting for two of Bell's entities operating in the USA and Canada. The Division Accounting Manager will manage a variety of accounting activities, including fixed assets, leases, corporate taxes, financial reporting, working papers, year-end audit preparation, and supporting budget and forecast activities.

The Division Accounting Manager will work closely with our Manager of Financial Accounting and will interact with company executives, banks, insurance, and lease companies, and will report directly to the Controller. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with initial training in-office and occasional on-site work required.

Our company is a 115+-year-old family-owned and operated business with operations in both Canada and the United States. We are a manufacturer of wooden utility poles, and we are looking for highly motivated candidates with initiative to complete a job with excellence. We want candidates who are self-starting, reliable and dependable. Our company offers a competitive wage structure and comprehensive benefit package.

For the Bell family of companies, our mission statement is something that captures the heart of our employees at every level. We work hard so that the profit of the company is used:

TO RADICALLY LOVE AND INFLUENCE LIVES.

This mission is lived out internally through our values-driven workplace and externally through our passion for giving back and serving communities both near and far.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

Reconcile and analyze prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, investments, and capital assets. Manage and oversee activities related to company assets. Handle acquisitions, disposals, and lease buyout transactions in the accounting system. Maintain accurate and complete listings of owned and leased assets for internal use. Track and support maintenance of insurance and property taxes. Prepare monthly financial statements. Work with the Financial Accounting Manager to manage month and year-end close processes. Perform property tax reconciliations. Conduct capital asset reconciliations. File sales taxes in the USA and Canada. Ensure internal sales tax audit compliance. Manage fixed asset and leasing acquisitions, disposals, and buyouts. Provide required information for insurance and investment purposes. Communicate with insurance and lease companies regarding any changes and issues. Prepare monthly and quarterly property tax, prepaid, and capital asset reconciliations. Prepare accurate monthly journal entries and account reconciliations. Post entries, maintain records, and create reports. Analyze financial records for compliance, accuracy, and completeness. Compile month-end, quarter-end, and year-end working papers. Provide support during budget and forecasting activities. Respond to inquiries from the CFO, Controller, and others regarding insurance, capital assets, and other requests. Perform ad hoc analysis. Carry out additional duties as required.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance or Business, CPA is preferred, but not required. Accounting diploma and/or a combination of education and experience will be considered.

Experience/Abilities:

Proficiency with Office 365 (especially Excel) Dynamics AX/D365 experience an asset Proven knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and standards Problem-solving skills with strong decision-making capability. Experience with capital asset / fixed asset accounting Experience with lease accounting (ASC842/ IFRS) Proficiency with Month-end, quarterly, year-end working papers and audits Knowledge and interest in corporate taxes, particularly in US jurisdictions High attention to detail and accuracy Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines Strong team player, willing to collaborate with others. Ability to serve both internal and external clients. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Willingness to put in extra effort to meet deadlines.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

A positive work environment and culture Competitive compensation ($110-$120K based on experience) Excellent benefits package (extended health, vision, dental, Life Insurance, AD&D, STD, LTD) Employer Funded RRSP Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off Open to a hybrid working arrangement, with on-site training and some on-site work required

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Employees will spend significant time working on computer screens, necessitating strong attention to detail and the ability to focus for prolonged periods.

Bell Lumber & Pole Co. is an equal opportunity employer, and we fully comply with all such applicable employment laws and regulations.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $110,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus pay
Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Vision care Wellness program Work from home
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vernon, BC V1T 8T3