Job Description

Backed by a fifth-generation family-owned company, Spicers is a leading distributor of commercial print and business papers, specialty products, graphic solutions, sign & display equipment and materials, and packaging and facility supplies and equipment. We\xe2\x80\x99re based in Vaughan, Ontario, with 23 regional locations that include custom manufacturing facilities in Edmonton, Toronto and Winnipeg, as well as cash and carry locations, product showrooms and equipment demo sites. We are currently looking for a Management Accountant located in Vaughan, Ontario reporting to the to the Vice President of Finance and Administration. Your Challenge: Under the supervision of the Vice President of Finance and Administration, the duties and responsibilities of the Management Accountant, but are not limited to, the following:

• Fulfill the role as key contact for the Finance and Shared Services for Ontario region. Perform the following specific tasks for these locations:
• Regular contact with regions to address issues and/or problems with accounts payable, invoicing, inventory, procedures, etc.
• Month-end reporting including preparation and posting of journal entries and review local P&L statements before close of accounts on second business day of the month following.
• Review and reconciliation of selected balance sheet accounts.
• Distribution and review of the monthly reporting package to each regional General Manager and VP.
• Monitoring daily sales and gross margin activity for each region and investigation and correction of anomalies.
• Assisting region staff with resolution of issues as requested by them.
• Inventory Management
• Inventory cost management
• Analysis and explanation of inventory write-offs and variances
• Reconciliation
• Fixed assets
• Record and track fixed assets for the Company in Sage subledger
• Calculate gain / loss on disposition of fixed assets
• Maintain supporting documentation and
• Reporting to senior management.
• Taxation
• Assistance with preparation of tax schedules.
• Filing monthly sales tax returns.
• Coordination of sales and commodity tax consultants reviews
• Treasury activities
• Enter wire payments in banking system.
• Bank reconciliation
• Involvement in Shared Services \xe2\x80\x93 Commercial Services Group projects on an as required basis.
• Timely and accurate completion of:
• Month-end accounts
• Balance Sheet account reconciliations
• Other duties as assigned

Your Qualifications:

• Completion of a business related degree with accounting major, CPA designation (CA, CMA, CGA);
• Minimum five (5) years\xe2\x80\x99 post graduate experience;
• Well-developed communication and reporting skills;
• Well-developed business acumen;
• Computer literacy and ability to perform complex reconciliations;
• Familiarity with Hyperion or equivalent financial reporting software;
• Financial responsibility;
• Commercial awareness;
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written);
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills; and
• Excellent influence and negotiation skills.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to work in a busy, open area office and/or virtually;
• May have to spend long hours in concentration which requires attention to detail and high levels of accuracy;
• This position interfaces with internal and external contacts:
• Internal: Divisional General Managers and other line managers; fellow accounting staff members; VP Finance and Administration; Regional Vice Presidents; and the President.
• External: Various Canadian tax authorities; insurers; and external auditors.

Job Type: Full-time Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 3 years (required)

Work Location: One location