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!
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
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