Accounting Clerk, Temporary

About Us

Established in 1982, Bulk Barn is Canada's largest bulk food retailer with close to 300 stores and growing! The key to our success is progressive thinking, detailed/ methodical planning and flawless execution by passionate people across our organization. We strive to foster a balanced and flexible culture that benefits both our customers and employees.

Our Values:

• High Standards
• Passionate
• Committed
• Exciting and Fun
• Supportive
• Customer Oriented

What We Offer

In addition to a competitive compensation program and employer-paid benefits, we also include:

• 32-hour flexible work-week program currently being tested
• Use of top-tier on-site fitness facility at our Corporate Head Office free of charge to employees

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Temporary Accounting Clerk assists in the day-to-day operation of the Finance Department by performing accounting duties including the processing of transactions for the benefit of the Company and our corporate stores.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily reconciliation and tracking of deposits (cash, debit, credit) to POS data and bank account, including follow up on discrepancies.
• Bank and float reconciliations and processing of retail sales data, purchases and expenses, including follow up with stores.
• GL account reconciliations, variance analysis, and some purchase order analysis.
• Matching, precisely coding and inputting of invoices, and ensuring all invoices are approved and processed per Company guidelines and vendor terms in a timely manner.
• Assistance with monthly financial reporting and analysis.
• Assistance with initial preparation of and subsequent monitoring of annual budgets.
• Assistance with year-end audit working papers.
• Other relevant tasks as determined and required by management.

Education & Skills

• Fluent in English, both written and verbal; bilingual in French is considered an asset.
• Post-Secondary Education in Accounting or related field
• 1-3 years working experience using general accounting principles and exercising high levels of attention to detail.
• 1-3 years working experience using flexibility, initiative, good judgement, and discretion with a pride of ownership over assigned responsibilities.
• 1-3 years working experience using time management and problem-solving skills in order to achieve goals.
• 1-3 years’ experience working under pressure and meeting deadlines, in a fast paced and dynamic professional environment.
• Experience with bank reconciliations is considered an asset.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, PivotTables, and Power Pivot considered an asset.
• Experience with Microsoft Navision is an asset.
• Detail-oriented approach with the ability to multi-task and manage large volumes of data.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.

This job requisition is for an existing vacancy.

Bulk Barn Foods Limited is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. Accommodation is available in accordance with the AODA, if requested.

Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.