Top Benefits
About the role
Centennial Food Solutions is a leading provider of customized quality center-of-the-plate products in Western Canada. Our goal is simple: to connect our communities through great food and exceptional service. Our reputation as a dependable and flexible partner is why discerning restaurants, retailers, foodservice, and trading companies choose us time and time again. With branches across Western Canada and a vast network of business brands, we are uniquely positioned to bring value to our partners at every turn.
Position Title: Senior Accountant
Location: Calgary, AB
Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Position Summary:
The Senior Accountant will be responsible for a wide range of accounting functions, including financial reporting, account reconciliation, tax compliance, costing analysis, and financial planning and analysis (FP&A). This role requires a high level of independence, strong analytical skills, and a proven track record of hands-on experience across all areas of accounting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Record and post daily financial transactions and journal entries.
- Reconcile accounts and prepare trial balances.
- Maintain general ledgers.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning and analysis (FP&A).
- Maintain and analyze costing data to support operational and strategic decisions.
- Prepare internal financial reports for management.
- Process payroll, including journal entries and reconciliations.
- Conduct bank reconciliations, including deposits and electronic funds transfers.
- Support month-end and year-end closing procedures.
- Manage intercompany account reconciliations.
- Prepare and file GST and PST returns.
- Prepare monthly consolidated financial reports.
- Create and maintain various reports, including monthly and quarterly ad-hoc reports.
- Prepare quarterly company and tax information reports.
- Prepare journal entries and monthly accruals.
- Collaborate with external and internal auditors.
- Prepare reports for GST, PST, and Statistics Canada.
- Contribute to ESG reporting by providing financial data and analysis.
- Perform daily and weekly bank reconciliations.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Work independently to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or actively pursuing.
- 5-7 years of experience in a similar role.
- Proven record of hands-on experience with all accounting processes and all areas of accounting.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Experience in costing and financial planning & analysis (FP&A) is an asset.
- Advanced Excel skills would be considered an asset.
- Sage X3 experience would be considered an asset.
- Proven record of implementing process improvements.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
- Maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
Benefits and Perks
- Comprehensive Health and Dental coverage for you and your family.
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan with company matching contributions.
- Subsidized Company Share Ownership plan.
- Employee Family Assistance Program (support for mental health, financial services, and legal needs).
- Employee pricing on thousands of high-quality foods.
- Career advancement opportunities and training across the company.
- Instant Pay: through pay streaming you can have instant access to earnings without having to wait for payday!
- Belonging to a team that is passionate about food and long-term success.
Please note:
- Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time. Centennial Food Solutions regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas.
- Please note that final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check which may include but not be limited to criminal, and/or credit testing.
Top Benefits
About the role
Centennial Food Solutions is a leading provider of customized quality center-of-the-plate products in Western Canada. Our goal is simple: to connect our communities through great food and exceptional service. Our reputation as a dependable and flexible partner is why discerning restaurants, retailers, foodservice, and trading companies choose us time and time again. With branches across Western Canada and a vast network of business brands, we are uniquely positioned to bring value to our partners at every turn.
Position Title: Senior Accountant
Location: Calgary, AB
Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Position Summary:
The Senior Accountant will be responsible for a wide range of accounting functions, including financial reporting, account reconciliation, tax compliance, costing analysis, and financial planning and analysis (FP&A). This role requires a high level of independence, strong analytical skills, and a proven track record of hands-on experience across all areas of accounting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Record and post daily financial transactions and journal entries.
- Reconcile accounts and prepare trial balances.
- Maintain general ledgers.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning and analysis (FP&A).
- Maintain and analyze costing data to support operational and strategic decisions.
- Prepare internal financial reports for management.
- Process payroll, including journal entries and reconciliations.
- Conduct bank reconciliations, including deposits and electronic funds transfers.
- Support month-end and year-end closing procedures.
- Manage intercompany account reconciliations.
- Prepare and file GST and PST returns.
- Prepare monthly consolidated financial reports.
- Create and maintain various reports, including monthly and quarterly ad-hoc reports.
- Prepare quarterly company and tax information reports.
- Prepare journal entries and monthly accruals.
- Collaborate with external and internal auditors.
- Prepare reports for GST, PST, and Statistics Canada.
- Contribute to ESG reporting by providing financial data and analysis.
- Perform daily and weekly bank reconciliations.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Work independently to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or actively pursuing.
- 5-7 years of experience in a similar role.
- Proven record of hands-on experience with all accounting processes and all areas of accounting.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Experience in costing and financial planning & analysis (FP&A) is an asset.
- Advanced Excel skills would be considered an asset.
- Sage X3 experience would be considered an asset.
- Proven record of implementing process improvements.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
- Maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
Benefits and Perks
- Comprehensive Health and Dental coverage for you and your family.
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan with company matching contributions.
- Subsidized Company Share Ownership plan.
- Employee Family Assistance Program (support for mental health, financial services, and legal needs).
- Employee pricing on thousands of high-quality foods.
- Career advancement opportunities and training across the company.
- Instant Pay: through pay streaming you can have instant access to earnings without having to wait for payday!
- Belonging to a team that is passionate about food and long-term success.
Please note:
- Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time. Centennial Food Solutions regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas.
- Please note that final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check which may include but not be limited to criminal, and/or credit testing.