JOB TITLE: QSR Accountant
ABOUT NORTH SUN ENERGY
North Sun Energy™ is a co-ownership between North Atlantic and Petro-Canada™ (the fuel retail arm of Suncor Energy™), overseeing 111 gas stations and convenience stores across Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and PEI. Customers enjoy top-tier loyalty rewards, including Petro-Points™ and Yay!™ Rewards, alongside their Orangestore™ convenience store brand, now located at 36 locations. North Sun Energy is committed to long term growth and delivering exceptional customer experiences, expanding its Orangestore™ brand across Nova Scotia and strengthening its network through strategic partnerships with leading quick-service restaurants like Little Caesars® and A&W™.
Position Overview
The QSR accountant, under the direction of the Accounting Supervisor, will primarily be responsible for ensuring the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, and reconciling transactions for the quick-service restaurants. This role will prepare financial results for the management team, aid in the auditing function, and support the finance team. The QSR accountant will ensure the organization utilizes ethical accounting practices and standards.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Enter the daily sales and cash receipts for all quick-service restaurants
- Review invoices and investigate any discrepancies, as well as respond to inquiries from suppliers
- Obtain approval of all invoices and payments in accordance with authority limits as set out by company policies and procedures
- Reconcile the QSR bank account on a regular basis
- Review inventory reconciliations and ensuring cost of sales are accurate
- Prepare weekly operating results and gross margin analysis
- Ensure completeness, timeliness and accuracy of journal entries posted in the General Ledger and prepare or review account reconciliations.
- Aid in the preparation of various reports including, but not limited to, monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
- Support the QSR operations team by providing variance analysis comparable to budget and investigate differences
- Assist the Accounting Supervisor and Controller with various account analysis and other at hoc requests
- Assist with the annual budget process
- Help to develop efficiency in the accounting departments processes on an on-going basis; assist in the development and maintenance of accounting files
Qualifications:
- Degree or an advanced degree in business administration, management, finance, accounting, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience including preparation of financial reports, preparation of working papers and general ledger experience
- CPA designation or enrolment is an asset
- Demonstrates knowledge of accepted accounting rules, practices, tax laws, and reporting requirements
- Advanced proficiency with accounting software and spreadsheet programs and applications
- Knowledge of standard office procedures and practices
- Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret goals, objectives, and policies
- Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and the ability to meet tight deadlines
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills with a strong attention to detail
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, confidence and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and with external clients
- Proficiency with Microsoft applications including MS Excel, Word and Outlook is required
North Sun Energy is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package which include Health and Dental, Wellness Program • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Life Insurance • Company Pension Plan with employer contribution• Employee and Family Assistance Program• Free on-site parking • Employee engagement activities
If you are a highly motivated team player, have the qualifications, and are prepared to meet the challenges as outlined, apply by submitting your resume and cover letter to [email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
