**Accountant** **VCA Canada Animal Hospitals** **Support Office - Calgary, Alberta** **Position** : Hybrid (office/remote) **Reports to:** Director, Accounting & Reporting **Parking** : On site **Gym:** On site **Pets:** Well behaved pets welcomed in the office **The Position:** As a **Senior Accountant,** you will join our Financial Reporting team, reporting to the Director of Accounting & Reporting. The successful applicant will be involved in a broad range of operational and financial reporting tasks, with responsibilities as follows: + Analyze periodic results and provide explanations for the budget, forecast and prior year variances + Prepare and review journal entries, working papers and reconciliations + Record inventory related transactions and maintain inventory ledgers + Ensuring accurate inventory valuations and performing inventory and COGS analysis + Organize and perform periodic inventory counts + Collaborate with procurement department and external partners to manage and accurately report product rebates + Analyze and reconcile variances between the general ledger, sub ledger and systems + Proactively identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies + Research, analyze and implement new accounting standards or changes to compliance requirements + Assist with managing the annual audit process + Document and ensure compliance with processes and internal controls + Develop a detailed understanding of ORACLE and Essbase and how it connects to associated programs + Prepare ad hoc report requests from Operations teams and/or management + Provide support to junior accountants **Our ideal candidate:** + A professional accounting designation such as a CPA + Minimum 4 years progressive experience in the accounting field, preferably in a high transactional industry or with an accounting firm + Thorough understanding of accounting standards, previous experience with US GAAP will be considered an asset. + Strong time management skills, able to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment with the ability to prioritize + Ability to adapt to changing priorities and processes + Displays a positive attitude with a willingness to learn + A solution focused, collaborative approach to continuous improvement + Excellent oral and written communication and people skills; ability to quickly gain the trust and confidence of team members, leaders and others within the organization across different locations + Strong attention to detail and a commitment to ensuring deadlines are kept and achieved + Exceptional Excel skills with the ability to manage, analyze and simplify large amounts of data + Working knowledge of ORACLE or similar ERP systems and Power Query, Power BI or other data analytic tools would be an asset **What VCA Canada Offers:** At our core are our people – people with different strengths and interests that enrich our diversity, innovation, and excellence. A team we think of as family. When you join our family, VCA Canada offers: + RRSP Employer Group Match Program! Saving for your future just got easier with VCA Canada + Paid membership and dues + Paid wellness days + Paid sick days + Paid vacation time + Employee assistance program + Continuing education benefits; paid to learn! + Referral Bonus Rewards! + E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus + Virtual health care (telemedicine) offering quick access to quality care + A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation! + Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives + Generous personal pet care discounts + And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps! **VCA Canada Cares** At VCA Canada we don’t see an animal, we see a family member. VCA Canada embraces a culture of giving back to the communities we serve and demonstrates this philosophy through our national philanthropic program, Paw it Forward. Please visit our website to learn more, www.vcacanada.com. _VCA Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any assistance, please let us know._ **If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.**