Accountant

Position Purpose: The Accountant is responsible for maintaining general ledger accounts and administering processes and reports. Together with other team members, the Accountant works to exceed customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and process reoccurring journal entries monthly.
• Assist the Controller with maintaining financial statements.
• Assist accounting team during month-end closing.
• Prepare analysis of accounts, as required.
• Assist the accounting team with year-end financial audits and provide any documentation required by auditors.
• Manage customer and vendor rebate processing.
• Update customer and vendor pricing.
• Reconcile month-end working paper including bank rec and GL reconciliations.
• Maintain documentation around SOX compliance.
• Oversee the processing of invoices on EDI (need to be technologically proficient and able to adapt to new tech).
• Post customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions daily.
• Monitor and rectify invoicing and payment errors.
• Monitor deductions being taken by customers.
• Work closely with management and sales team to resolve any discrepancies.
• Meet month-end deadlines and audit deadlines.
• Office admin and other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Accounting or Finance. 4 to 6 years of related work experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of all general accounting procedures.
• Ability to self-manage, show initiative, and solve problems.
• Ability to communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers.
• Will frequently communicate with management and coworkers and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Must be able to assess documents, spreadsheets, financial statements, etc.
• Ability to problem solve, prioritize tasks, and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to multitask various projects ongoing simultaneously.
• Must be able to receive and analyze financial information.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting for long periods of time (80%).
• Using computer and related office equipment.
• Occasionally, will move about inside the office to access files, office machinery, etc.
• Must be able to move any files weighing up to 10 pounds for audits etc.

Job Location

GMS Family of Locations - Calgary 7012 - 8th Street NE Calgary, AB T2E 8L8

SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, is committed to providing equal employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to any ground protected by applicable human rights legislation, including but not limited to race, colour, sex, gender, identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age (except as provided by law), religion, ethnic or national origin, or disability.

If you require an accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability, please contact Human Resources at 855.556.3221, or by email at: [email protected] with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply.

Employment offers may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check that could include a criminal reference check with law enforcement authorities, a verification of your academic credentials and an employment verification with former employers, as permitted by law.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance, Wellness Benefits, Group RRSP, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Paid Holidays & Vacation Days, Professional Growth Opportunities, Development & Training Programs.

All benefits subject to eligibility.

Should a Candidate be submitted to fill a position by a recruiting or staffing services agency (“Agency”), the Company has no obligation to pay the Agency any fee for submission, offer, placement or any service without a fully executed contract of service covering the engagement.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance, Wellness Benefits, Group RRSP Employee Stock Purchase Program Paid Holidays & Vacation Days Professional Growth Opportunities Development & Training Programs.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance, Wellness Benefits, Group RRSP, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Paid Holidays & Vacation Days, Professional Growth Opportunities, Development & Training Programs.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance, Wellness Benefits, Group RRSP Employee Stock Purchase Program Paid Holidays & Vacation Days Professional Growth Opportunities Development & Training Programs.

GMS Canada proudly represents the Canadian division of Gypsum Management & Supply (GMS), a company founded in 1971 with a steadfast commitment to exceptional customer service at its core.

GMS Canada is the leading nationwide distributor of drywall and building materials, with locations from Vancouver Island to Quebec. We combine the strength and resources of a national network with the personalized service of a trusted local supplier. As one of Canada’s largest purchasers of building materials, we provide access to premium products and innovative solutions for projects of every size, from high-rise construction and commercial spaces to single-family homes and renovations.

Our commitment to service, efficiency, and customer loyalty sets us apart as a trusted partner in the Canadian building materials industry.

GMS Canada is a subsidiary of SRS Distribution Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Home Depot. For more information, please visit: https://gmscanada.ca/.

SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, is committed to providing equal employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to any ground protected by applicable human rights legislation, including but not limited to race, colour, sex, gender, identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age (except as provided by law), religion, ethnic or national origin, or disability.

SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, is committed to providing equal employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to any ground protected by applicable human rights legislation, including but not limited to race, colour, sex, gender, identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, civil status, age (except as provided by law), religion, political convictions, language, ethnic or national origin, social condition, disability, or the use of any means to palliate a disability, in accordance with applicable legislation and the Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms.

Employment offers may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check that could include a criminal reference check with law enforcement authorities, a verification of your academic credentials and an employment verification with former employers, as permitted by law.

If you require an accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability, please contact Human Resources at 855.556.3221, or by email at: [email protected] with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply.

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