Wakefield Canada Inc. is an industry leading Canadian company that manufactures, distributes and markets category-leading products for the automotive, commercial heavy-duty, and industrial markets including Castrol, the #1 brand of passenger car motor oil in Canada, and the “Super Clean” cleaner-degreaser brand.

Wakefield Canada Inc. has an opportunity for an ACCOUNTANT. This position is responsible for data collection processes, working paper preparation, reconciliation of variances and resolution of issues identified within specific accounts.

In this role you will:

Perform month end close and journal entry preparation.
Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring assigned assets and liabilities are fairly stated.
Prepare financial statement working papers, analysis and commentary.
Manage and maintain the fixed asset subledger.
Perform bank reconciliations of the CAD and USD bank accounts
Proactively identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and business enhancements through analysis and other business insights.
Proactively coordinate assigned aspects of financial reporting, developing a sound understanding overall business operations, underlying areas of GAAP and budget assumptions, ensuring results are fairly stated and can be clearly explained.
Responsible for development of efficient, effective processes and supporting systems to capture and report on assigned Wakefield financial information.
Prepare variance analysis (actual vs. budget and actual vs. forecast) and coordinate investigation and resolution into discrepancies with appropriate department managers.
Actively partner with business units to understand reporting requirements and ongoing business activities, insight used to adjust financial reporting/analysis to meet changing business needs, while ensuring the optimal accounting for each business activity
Responsible for analysis of results, monitoring of variances, proactively identifying trends and challenges and recommending actions.
Work with Sr. Accountant to deliver day-to-day accounting/financial reporting/analysis on assigned aspects of financial reporting.

We’re looking for someone who is:

A subject matter expert in all aspects of assigned accountabilities.
Able to synthesize a detailed understanding of the issues/results into a concise message for management.
A strong multi-tasking and prioritizing abilities to meet time sensitive deadlines and fluctuating work demands.
Able to anticipate problems and proactively resolve situations before they become larger scale issues.
Able to clearly communicate complex concepts or information.
Is detail oriented and display a high degree of accuracy.

We would love it if you have:

a College Diploma or University Degree in Business Administration, Commerce or a related discipline.
Minimum of 2 years related experience in financial reporting and related general accounting experience.
Advanced Excel skills.

Now the real important stuff… What’s in it for you?

A full-time, permanent position with a very competitive total compensation package, commensurate with experience.
Amazing group benefit coverage available to you on the first day on the job, with an additional $1000/year for mental wellness.
6% bi-weekly employer contribution to company pension plan.
$400 annual fitness/wellness reimbursement for things like gym memberships, a personal trainer, weight loss programs, running clinics, golf lessons etc.
Covered cost of professional dues in support of continued personal development.
Vacation, floater and community days.
Discounted Castrol Oil products
Working for a company that is an active contributor to charities including Canadian Tire Jump Start, Sick Kids Hospital, Daily Bread Food Bank and Women’s Habitat.
A fun, exciting work environment that loves to celebrate our amazing team. We have BBQs, ticket giveaways for sporting events, Holiday parties and other celebrations, food and ice cream trucks, lunch and learns and much, much more.

At Wakefield Canada Inc., we are dedicated to inclusion and collaborative work. It’s important to us that we have a diverse team with a variety of skills and abilities from the top down. Everyone’s diversity inspires creativity and drives innovation in our organization. We are committed to building a team that is representative of different backgrounds and perspectives, and we encourage applications from all candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across Canada.

Reasonable accommodations are available during the hiring process. If you require special assistance or accommodation, please contact Human Resources at 416.252.5511.

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