ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Administers the fixed asset accounting process, including the following:
  • Approval of fixed asset expenses including assessment of asset vs. repairs and maintenance for all banners
  • Coordinate the set-up and review of the FA projects, including approval, routing and PeopleSoft tracking
• Reconciles asset accounts (verifies amounts, ensures the appropriate backup material and investigates queries).
• Reconciles corporate reporting used for board reporting and planning (verifies amounts, ensures proper support is provide, investigates queries, codes and journalizes the costs).
• Reconciles various corporate accounts and responsible for posting monthly journal entries related to fixed asset accounts, including the monthly fixed assets reconciliation.
• Self-assessment of taxes on invoices, holdbacks and appropriate coding and treatment based on project locations, including the international banners
• Assists Manager, Financial Reporting with special projects as required.
• Assists with monthly and quarterly preparation of corporate monthly reporting package issued to executives.
• Completes reports for third parties.
• General office duties, such as filing, faxing, and photocopying.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education in accounting or a combination of related education and experience (enrolled in an accounting designation program, such as CPA, is an asset)
• Excellent computer skills, with an advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Must possess general office experience and basic data entry skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities while working within strict timelines.
• Must have excellent organizational and prioritizing skills.
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to provide superior customer service to internal and external customers.
• Past experiences in handling cash is an asset.

Location:     Gibraltar House, 77 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB
Reports to:  Corporate Controller 

We create a collaborative and constructive culture by:

Being Enterprising • Committing to our Customer • Working with Passion • Leading and Developing Others • Demonstrating Respect and Inclusivity • Building Trust

The North West Company is committed to inclusion and diversity and encourages applications from all candidates including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, and persons with disabilities.

A competitive salary is being offered along with opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is an active job opening for a position that is currently available and we are actively seeking to fill.

This position adheres to the Corporate Application Process Guidelines.