Senior Accountant

Purpose

Reporting to the Manager, Accounting, this job is an integral contributor to ensuring the global group of companies' continued compliance with internal and external accounting policies, procedures and regulations. This role is a key partner to the company's financial leadership in both the planning and reporting cycles of the finance team (year-end, quarter-end month-end, weekly).

As a member of the Accounting team, subgroup of the larger Finance team, this role is also responsible for participating in other aspects of accounting and financial reporting functions of the group.

Key Areas of Accountability

Accounting Polices and Transactions

• Process complex journal entries for complex events/transactions

• Maintain detailed reconciliations for all financial statement accounts assigned for monthly accounting cycle

• Lead monthly budget/actual review meetings for assigned areas and find resolution to issues

• Analyze, research and document accounting policies and procedures

• Support the accounting team in maintaining accounting policies for changes in accounting standards

• Analyze the treatment of routine transactions and complex events/transactions, including the drafting of accounting memos where applicable

Financial Statement Preparation and Analysis

• Analyze accounting data and prepare entity-level financial statements

• Develop an in-depth understanding of the entity-level business operations and financial reporting requirements

• Analyze and prepare explanations of financial results including variance analysis to budget and forecast, impacts of accounting policies including the use of estimates and judgment

• Create and maintain annual audit and tax working papers for the relevant entity and be point of contact for review questions

• Ensure 100% compliance with all entity-level reporting/statutory/filing deadlines

Other Requirements

• Evaluate/review processes to ensure reliable financial information and implementing improvements

• Analyze/Review financial reporting information for internal and external stakeholders including but not limited to:

1. Stats Canada surveys
2. Travel association compliance (AAA, ABTA, IATA)
3. Coach junior team members on accounting best practice, internal controls and ASPE guidance
4. Review work of junior team members as required

Qualifications

Education, Certification, Licenses

• Completion of a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field

• Professional Accounting Designation (CPA)

Experience

• 4+ years' experience in accounting, tax or audit role(s)

• Thorough understanding of ASPE

Skills

• Strong Microsoft Office skills and advanced Excel skills

• Highly Analytical and detail oriented

• Propensity to develop new ideas and create solutions

• Ability to analyze large data sets and compile into succinct working papers

• Ability to respond to deadlines in an organized fashion

• Able to help lead a team to solution-based problem solving

• Effective communication skills to build trusting relationships with the team and the business.

Work Environment

Hybrid - 2 days work from office.

Compensation

• The base salary offered for this role is $85,000 - $95,000 per annum and can vary based on job-related expertise, qualifications, experience and internal equity.
• Eligible for Rocky Mountaineer's Bonus Program

Eligible Benefits

Rocky Mountaineer supports our team members' health and wellness by providing a comprehensive medical plan with 100% employer paid premiums, some of which includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Short term disability, long term disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy
• Travel emergency assistance
• Vacation time, sick time, and company holiday pay
• Up to 5% RRSP and/or TSFA match
• Two complimentary annual train tickets after first year of employment

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