Accountant

Job summary

The role involves managing month-end activities, including accruals, billing, and balance sheet reconciliations. It also requires preparing financial reports, analyzing budget variances, and supporting year-end audits.

Job details

JOIN OUR TEAM Metro Supply Chain is a strategic supply chain solutions partner to some of the world's fastest growing and most reputable organizations. For 50 years, it has excelled at tailoring integrated, data driven solutions, fueled by advanced systems and technology, that fulfill complex and challenging distribution needs. Managing 22.5 million square feet operating out of more than 190 sites across North America and Europe with a team of 9,000, it is one of Canada's largest privately owned supply chain solutions companies. Metro Supply Chain is a 2026 winner of the Canada's Best Managed Companies program, recognized for its strategic expertise, culture of innovation and commitment to its people and local communities. Summary This role reports to a Finance Manager or Controller and supports our Operations Finance team of over 20 finance professionals. It is a team-oriented and collaborative organization of dedicated financial professionals providing accounting and reporting, business analysis and full-cycle accounting services to multiple operating divisions of Metro Supply Chain Group. Responsibilities Involve in month end activities including preparing prepaid, accrual entries, arrange monthly billing, perform balance sheet reconciliation Analyze and prepare financial reporting information required by various stakeholders in a timely/regularly basis Responsible for payroll postings, validation and payroll accruals Provide insight and explanation of financial information to various stakeholders as required including understanding variances of budgets vs actuals Explain and prepare monthly, quarterly and year end reviews, compiling and analyzing financial results. Analyze accounting information required by using accounting software (Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O and Management Reporter). Prepare information inputs for company budget and forecast in VENA system. Preparation of expense allocation and financial communication to stakeholders Preparation of supporting documentation for year end audit, tax and other audits. Ad-hoc duties as required by Finance/Operational stakeholders EDUCATION Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration CPA designation in progress Experience & Qualifications At least 2-3 years of accounting experience Exposure to accounting software (D365 F&O, Management Reporter, VENA, preferred but not required) Advanced computer skills in MS Office, Excel Extensive knowledge of Canadian GAAP Why Join Us Work in an environment where safety is our first priority The opportunity to build a career with a growing company Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family Life and disability insurance Wellness programs to support your family’s well-being A Retirement Savings Program with a company match Company team wear allowance Employee Appreciation Day Company sponsored social events Community volunteering We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building and fostering a diverse workplace where people feel included and valued. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Should you require accommodation for a special ability or need during the recruitment process, please reach out to a member of our Human Resources Team.

What you’ll do

The role involves managing month-end activities, including accruals, billing, and balance sheet reconciliations. It also requires preparing financial reports, analyzing budget variances, and supporting year-end audits.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration and 2-3 years of accounting experience. A CPA designation in progress and knowledge of Canadian GAAP are required.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage • Dental Coverage • Vision Coverage • Life Insurance • Disability Insurance • Wellness Programs • Retirement Savings Program With Company Match • Company Team Wear Allowance • Employee Appreciation Day • Company Sponsored Social Events • Community Volunteering

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Month End Closing
• Balance Sheet Reconciliation
• Financial Reporting
• Payroll Postings
• Budget Variance Analysis
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O
• Management Reporter
• VENA
• MS Excel
• Canadian GAAP
• Expense Allocation
• Audit Preparation

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Logistics
• Transportation