Manager of Corporate Accounting

Graybar Canada is looking for people with a desire to start a long-lasting career at one of the oldest and largest wholesale electrical distributors in Canada.

Graybar Canada is a leader in the distribution of high quality electrical, automation, and telecommunications products that supports these operations through related supply chain management and logistics services. Graybar Canada operates more than 35 branches across Canada. As one of Canada's largest employee-owned companies, Graybar Canada has the power and stability of a big corporation and the integrity and drive of a neighborhood business.

Graybar Canada has an exciting career opportunity available. We are currently seeking a Manager of Corporate Accounting to join our Corporate Head Office in Halifax, NS.

Graybar Canada offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including:

• No Evening or Weekend Shifts
• TELUS Health Virtual Care
• Cost shared Health and Dental Benefits
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Employee Profit Sharing Program
• Long Term Disability Benefits
• Group RRSP Matching 
• Corporate Fitness Membership Program
• Employee Share Purchase Program 
• Computer Purchase Plan 
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Service Awards Program 

Summary:

The Manager of Corporate Accounting will support the Director of Accounting and VP, Finance in managing the day-to-day operations of the finance function for the organization. This is a key leadership role within the finance team, ensuring financial statements are accurate, compliant with accounting standards, and delivered on time.

Job Duties:

Financial Reporting & Close

• Support the complete accounting cycle: journal entries, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, account reconciliations & compiling working papers
• Support the Controller with monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements, including year-end audit files and financial statement support for auditor review
• Support consistent application of accounting policies and internal controls across accounts and financial reporting activities
• Utilize systems for banking, payroll, fixed assets, or expense reporting

Accounting Operations

• Ensure compliance with ASPE, HST/GST regulations, corporate taxation & other with CRA requirements
• Assist with external and internal audit and preparation of working papers
• Document internal controls, processes & procedures, company policies, and applicable accounting standards across day-to-day accounting activities
• Liaise with auditors, lawyers, CRA and other third parties

Process Improvement

• Identify and implement efficiencies in accounting processes and systems
• Lead or support ERP system upgrades and financial system projects
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures

Other

• Participate in the operating budget process

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA designation (CPA Canada) required or nearly complete
• 2-5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of ASPE and Canadian tax regulations
• Experience with CRA compliance, HST/GST filings, and payroll remittances
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., CSD, Concur, F9)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Public accounting experience (preferred)
• Experience in manufacturing or distribution (preferred)
• Experience working in a multi-divisional and multi-branch environment (preferred)

Work Conditions:

• Ability to attend and conduct presentations
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals
• Overtime as required