Manager, Accounting

Work Location Type: Hybrid 

WFS is committed to keeping businesses working and their people safe in the process. As a Grainger company, We Keep The World Working® by serving customers with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. We’re dedicated to providing value for customers, fostering an engaging culture for team members and driving strong financial results.

Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. We’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead two direct reports on the accounting team responsible for bank reconciliations, treasury, and general accounting.
• Complete the month/year-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, prepaids, capital assets/depreciation, inter-company transactions, foreign exchange, rebates, analysis, and financial statements.
• Oversight on all payroll accounting matters such as reconciliations of payroll taxes and benefits.
• Complete/review balance sheet account reconciliations, maintain general ledger accounts and analytical review

• Prepare monthly HST and sales tax review.
• Manage capital expenditures against approved capital appropriation requests and capitalization guidelines.
• Review, approval and balancing of accounts payable cheque runs, EFT, wires payments
• Monitor and correct end of day work flow alerts, and update daily foreign exchange rates
• Quarterly and annual reporting packages, audit kits and coordination of external audits
• Investigate and resolve inventory costing errors
• Comply with internal controls, monthly monitoring for adherence  and assist with internal control development and modifications

• Calculation of customer rebates, cash application of vendor rebates and management fees, salary allocations and other analysis   

• Provide financial support to the business units and Finance team

• Lead continuous improvement changes
• Participate with various projects

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of a university degree, preferably in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or Commerce
• A professional accounting designation would be considered an asset  (CPA - CMA, CGA or CA)
• Minimum of 5 years related experience, with a solid accounting background and full cycle accounting including  month/year-end close with payroll experience

• Excellent Microsoft Office skills with an emphasis on Excel, experience with Macros would be considered an asset
• Ability to build or use queries in Power BI and Snowflake.
• Experience in Vormittag Associated (VAI) ERP system or any other ERP system would be an asset.
• Proven organizational, prioritization, and time management skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Strong decision making, process improvement, and change management skills
• Ability to deal with all levels of the organization and demonstrated skills in analyzing problems and handling issues with diplomacy
• Works well in a team environment

Rewards and Benefits: 

Our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet your individual needs. Check out some of the benefits available to you with Grainger (may vary based on hours worked): 

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage 
• Paid time off (PTO) and up to 10 company holidays per year
• Life insurance coverage, including spousal and dependent life insurance 
• Employee Family Assistance Program to help team members with physical, emotional, mental, financial and other concerns 
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan & Defined Contribution Pension Plan to help you save for your financial future 
• Educational & Professional Membership Fee Assistance program 
• Employee discounts, team member perks and more! 

DEI Statement

We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't perfectly match this job post as you may still be the right candidate for this role or others. We aspire to create a culture where everyone is comfortable being who they are, can learn and grow to realize their full potential, and is recognized and rewarded for their impact. Pre-employment background checks are required for all external candidates. Internal candidates undergo a background check when they move from a non-driving role to a driving role.

WFS is an Equal Opportunity Workplace. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability. Accommodations are available on request. 

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