Accounting Manager

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Company Overview

At RC Pets, we are dedicated to enhancing the bond between pets and their guardians through innovative, fashionable, and functional pet products. Our commitment to superior comfort and value ensures that pets receive the same quality of products that we expect for ourselves.

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join our team in Vancouver. Reporting to the CFO, the Accounting Manger is accountable for the full range of accounting cycle duties and responsibilities, focused upon the financial and operational accounting transactions for the company and 3 subsidiaries. The Accounting Manager is accountable for managing a team consisting of an Accountant, and Accounts Receivable Specialist. This role will support the CFO in the financial affairs of the organization including, budgeting, accounting, reporting, investment, financing, insurance, and tax activities. The position ensures effective financial governance, the accurate reflection of business activities in the company’s records.

Responsibilities

· Perform month-end and year-end close

· Prepare/review financial statements and associated management report package

· Prepares financial analyses and reports to assist senior team in effective management decision making

· Review monthly financial results with department managers

· Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations

· Prepare accounting entries in accordance with established accounting principles, transfer pricing policies and procedures

· Prepare and assist with year end tax filing and review engagement with external auditors. Ensure all company returns are accounted for and filed before deadline

· Manage the day-to-day work of the accounting team.

· Support the CFO in the preparation of annual budget

· Complete Canadian and US tax filings (GST/HST, PST, EHT, US state sales tax) according to legislative requirement

· Prepare/Monitor weekly cash flow forecast and oversee fund transfer/EFT/Wire payments. Make recommendations to CFO as required.

· Monitor daily banking transactions

· Review monthly/quarterly/annually commission and calculate bonus payout

· Review AP invoices and approve payments to vendors

· Assist / record keep company department KPI spreadsheet

· Manage Pricing changes and monitor and review product costing.

· Maintain Capital Assets Amortization Schedule

· Maintain Accounting SOPs and ensure sufficient coverage for the accounting department when a team member goes on vacation

· In conjunction with CFO, review, develop, ensure internal controls are in place within the company.

· Participate in or leads financial accounting projects

· Leading the ad-hoc requests by various departments on a daily basis

· Perform other duties and projects as required

· Develop and ensure accounting team achieves annual KPIs

· Ensures the efficient processing, recording and reconciliation of all payments, accounts receivable transactions, general ledger entries, changes to capital assets, and payroll; ensures the appropriate application of accounting principles and the accurate reflection of business activities in the records and books of account

· Team establishes strong working relationships with Customers regarding their credit arrangements; manages the credit function including granting credit, monitoring accounts receivables, preparing credit exposure reports and coordinating collection action

· Primary administering payroll system, biweekly Canada and semi-weekly US, all other payroll related functions up to and including responding to payroll discrepancies, generating payroll reports, off cycles, benefits, generate ROE as needed, T4s, and other payroll related enquiries. Monthly bonus calculations, processing monthly commissions.

· Administers benefit plans, including enrollments, changes and terminations and reconciles monthly benefits statements.

· Manages the activities of the accounting department, manages performance and development, resolves employee issues and hires and terminates staff as necessary.

Qualifications

· Accounting designation (CPA) is required

· 5+ years of proven and successful accounting experience, preferably with financial statement preparation, statutory reporting, staff management, and account reconciliations

· Advanced knowledge of Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE)

· Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (Pivot, VLOOKUP, etc.), and a working knowledge of Word and Outlook

· Experience with Netsuite ERP system is an asset

· Experience with ADP Workforce Now is considered an asset

· Strong organization and problem-solving skills; ability to prioritize multiple demands in a timely manner

· Self-motivated with high standards; ability to set priorities and work accurately within tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

· Strong evaluative and analytical skills; ability to problem solve and make appropriate accounting decisions

· Highly developed written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively

· Ability to establish and maintain effective business relationships with internal and external personnel at all levels of the organization

· Recognizes when to seek advice, assistance, or counsel on complex issues

· Previous leadership experience is an asset, demonstrated leadership capability is essential

· Must be comfortable working in an office with multiple dogs

Call-To-Action

• If you are passionate about pets and want to make a difference in the pet product industry, we invite you to apply today! Join us at RC Pets where your expertise will help us create exceptional experiences for pets and their guardians.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $90,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Store discount
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Work from home

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vancouver, BC V5X 4V6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• This job requires 4 days in office with 1 day of flexibility to work from home, are you OK with this arrangement?
• Are you comfortable working in an environment with multiple dogs?

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

• Management: 5 years (required)
• Accounting: 5 years (required)
• Payroll: 3 years (preferred)
• people management: 3 years (required)
• Microsoft Excel: 5 years (required)

Language:

• proficient English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Chartered Professional Accountant (preferred)

Location:

• Vancouver, BC V5X 4V6 (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC V5X 4V6