General Accounting Manager

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In total, approximately 149,000 people work in our stores and offices. We make journeys easier by offering fast and friendly service. We care about our people and our communities, and we look for ways to uplift people first. Wherever your journey’s going, we can help you get there. Are you ready to grow your career? Let's grow together!

Department:
Accounting

Location:

On site, Laval, QC (4204 boulevard Industriel, H7L 0E3)

Type of employment:
Permanent, Full Time (40 hours)

Reporting to the Director of General Accounting within the Global Shared Services - Finance team, the Manager will be responsible for overseeing accounting activities related to bank reconciliations, internal billing, and taxes, while ensuring compliance with internal controls (SOX). They will play a key role in reviewing and approving account analyses, closing accounting periods, and continuously improving financial processes and tools.

• Review bank entries and reconciliations in Canadian and foreign currencies;
• Prepare invoicing for Irving's common expenses;
• Review and approve balance sheet account analyses (accruals, prepaid expenses, taxes) using the Blackline tool;
• Review and approve sales taxes and ensure that returns are filed on time;
• Review invoicing to franchisees;
• Close accounting periods and administer various tasks in the PDI accounting system;
• Participate in the continuous improvement of the tools used in the position and in the improvement of procedures;
• Follow up on outstanding items in the accounts;
• Validate general ledger reconciliations performed by analysts;
• Apply internal controls in accordance with SOX standards.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting;
• CPA certification

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience;
• Minimum of 2 years of team supervision experience.

Knowledge and skills:

• Excellent command of office automation tools such as Excel and Word;
• Meticulous, independent, and show initiative;
• Able to manage priorities well while meeting deadlines;
• Demonstrate an intuitive ability for optimization.

Language skills:

• Bilingualism required (Advanced French and English) both spoken and written, as the person will be required to work and communicate regularly in English while performing the tasks outlined above. Specifically, the role requires collaboration with global teams.

Benefits package:

• Group Insurance Program:
  Stay healthy and happy! Our plan provides you with the flexibility to choose coverage that best meets your needs and add optional insurance (health and dental care, long-term disability, life insurance, health spending account)
• Pension Plan:
  Plan for your future and retire with peace of mind with our pension plan, helping you build a secure financial future.
• Share Purchase Plan:
  Invest in your future and share in our success with our employee stock purchase plan, allowing you to become a shareholder of Couche-Tard/Circle K.
• Paid Time Off:
  Recharge and rejuvenate with paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, and personal days to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Additional Perks:

• Employee Discounts:
  Enjoy exclusive discounts on our products and services, making it even easier to fuel up and stock up on your favorite goodies.
• Training and Development:
  Grow your skills and advance your career with access to…