Accountant - Canada

Location: Toronto, ON
Company Name: Federated Co-operatives Limited

Co-op Name: Pincher Creek Co-op
Location: Pincher Creek, AB

The Co-operative Retailing System (CRS) is a unique, multi-billion dollar organization based on the fundamental principles of co-operation. It is comprised of a network of approximately 250 autonomous retail co-operatives across Western Canada along with their branch operations, and Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL). FCL is the wholesaling/manufacturing arm of the CRS, which provides the retail co-ops with a range of products and services. Pincher Creek Co-op invites applications for the position of Accountant.

Pincher Creek Co-op is a unique organization with budgeted sales in excess of $37 million. Based on the fundamental principles of co-operation, we are locally invested, community-minded, and offer lifetime membership benefits.

The Pincher Creek Co-op is currently accepting applications for an Accountant to join our team. This is a full-time 1 year temporary maternity coverage position and required to start as soon as possible.

Job Title: Accountant – 1 Year Temporary (Maternity)
Department: Administration
Start Date: December 1, 2019
End Date: January 31, 2021
Location: Co-op Mall

Responsibilities:
The Accountant will be responsible for:

• Participation in health and safety programs
• Payroll including general Team Member system updates and processing records of employment
• Prepare WCB remittances, as well as prepare and post period end GST remittances
• Understand and be able to explain equity and benefits to Co-op members
• Prepare weekly SPEH Report
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements
• Gross margin analysis
• Expense analysis
• Assist with processing of sales, payables and receivables
• General ledger and sub-ledger reconciliations
• Petroleum reconciliations and variance analysis
• Other accounting and supervisory duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years’ previous accounting experience
• University Degree or 2-year college diploma with an accounting major
• Proficient in a variety of computer applications, including MS Word and advanced knowledge of Excel
• Understanding of federal and provincial tax application in a retail & petroleum sales environment
• Must work within strict confidentiality guidelines
• Ability to deal with a diverse and fast paced work schedule and to work with a sense of urgency
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, a positive attitude and the ability to work as part of a team required

Reporting to the Controller, this position requires strong technical knowledge, math skills, self-motivation, organizational skills and interpersonal skills. Candidates with an Accounting diploma or degree are preferred. Related experience in the Co-operative Retailing System would be considered an asset.
Pincher Creek Co-op offers the following:

• Benefits plan including Extended Health Care, Dental, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Employer Matched Pension Plan (5% matched)
• Employee Family Assistant Program
• 2 weeks paid vacation (up to 6 weeks paid vacation)
• Competitive wages paid bi-weekly
• Retail Purchase Rebate
• Service Recognition Programs
• Tuition Assistance

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to pccoophr@telus.net

Posting End Date: November 15, 2019

To be a part of our exciting story, apply today!

Please Apply Online or submit a detailed résumé in confidence on or before November 15, 2019 to:

Pincher Creek Co-operative Association Limited
P.O. Box 970, Pincher Creek, AB, T0K 1W0
1300 Heweston Avenue, Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0
Email: pccoophr@telus.net