Inventory and Rebate Accountant

VISTA SERVICES • Remote (Nepean, ON, CA) • 4m ago

About Vista Services

Vista Services is more than just a financial partner – we are helping communities, the people that live within them and the local contractors that service the area. Our dealers are experts in the water heater, HVAC, and residential infrastructure sector. Having both ownership from local management and an infrastructure fund managed by an award-winning investment manager, we are a well-capitalized company looking to grow organically, geographically and by acquisition.

Job purpose/mandate

Reporting to the Controller and working closely with other members of the finance team, the Inventory and Rebate Accountant is responsible for completing monthly inventory and commissions reconciliations, liaising with third party warehouse, performing additional costing and financial analyses, system maintenance, and other projects to support the growth and efficiency of the finance team.

The Inventory and Rebate Accountant will be expected to exhibit the highest attention to detail while working on numerous routine and ad hoc projects and functions. Other valued attributes that we are seeking include a strong work ethic, capacity to work independently, and consistent performance with a sense of urgency and commitment.

Specific duties and responsibilities

Working with the third party warehouse teams, Vista’s Order desk team, and other members of the accounting team to ensure accurate and timely completion of all monthly, quarterly, and annual inventory reconciliations. This includes:

Preparing journal entries and supporting documentation;
Ensuring that underlying transactions are appropriately recorded on the accrual basis of accounting;
Preparing and reviewing inventory reconciliations, continuity schedules and other supporting schedules; and
Performing variance analyses.

Working with Vista’s internal operations team, along with channel partners, builders, and contractors to prepare reports and supporting schedules to track and pay commissions and rebates to third parties on a monthly and quarterly basis:

Preparing journal entries and supporting documentation;
Preparing and reviewing commissions and rebates reconciliations, continuity schedules and other supporting schedules;
Performing variance analyses;
Preparing reports for third parties to support payments being made; and
Working with third parties on reconciliations and communications as required.

Accounting processes and internal controls:

Attend the annual inventory count and monitor other inventory related controls;
Design, adapt, evolve, and document processes related to the inventory accounting cycle;
Design, adapt, evolve, and document processes related to the commission and rebate payment process;
Assist the accounting team in producing complete, accurate and timely reports; and
Participate in discussions and implementation of improvements to internal controls.

Other finance and business transformation project related activities:

Uphold and embody company values in all work and interactions, contributing to a positive and supportive team culture;
Assisting with external audit requests;
Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with our clients in the business and accounting staff;
Responding to ad hoc queries and performing ad hoc duties, analyses, and special projects, as necessary;
Assist with work related to our ERP systems migration;
Assist with work related to our Site Management system development; and
Other projects as they arise.

Knowledge and skills

Professional accounting designation (CPA) an asset, or
Three-year program Business Administration or Accounting Diploma from a Community College with commensurate work experience;
Strong technical accounting skills;
Experience performing account reconciliations and/or financial analysis;
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
Capability to function effectively under pressure in order to meet various deadlines;
Ability to frequently transition between working independently and supporting team initiatives;
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize;
Strong work ethic and willingness to learn;
Excellent team player;
Sound knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) and/or Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (“ASPE”);
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint;
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central or other similar accounting systems;
Ability to grasp new technology tools, and
Qualified to work in Canada on a permanent basis