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At Parkland, our purpose is to Power Journeys & Energize Communities. We are a prominent independent supplier and marketer of fuel and petroleum products and a leading convenience store operator. As One Parkland team, we proudly serve diverse retail, commercial and wholesale customers across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean region, and South America. We power a growing family of locally known brands including M&M Food Market, Fas Gas Plus, Pioneer, RaceTrac, Superpumper, Ultramar, Chevron, Esso, and ON the RUN.
We recognize that diversity gives us an edge and inclusion propel us forward. We’re also a passionate team of down-to-earth achievers, committed to getting our customers, colleagues, and communities further, faster. As such, we welcome talented individuals that have a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and industry experience who will contribute to the success of our One Parkland team.
Position Title: Accounting Supervisor
Team and Location: Finance Shared Services - Calgary, AB
Minimum Starting Salary: $ 79,600 /year
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Manager, AR, the Accounting Supervisor is a key member of the Finance Shared Services Team and works collaboratively with finance teams across Parkland’s business segments. The position requires strong analytical and technical accounting knowledge to coach, train and support the 3 Accounting Analysts within the team. The scope of the role includes reviewing analysts workpapers, reconciling and analyzing various GL accounts, reviewing journal entries, leading process improvement projects, and assisting in ad-hoc projects. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for an ambitious, self-motivated, and enthusiastic professional looking for a career and opportunities to learn with a vibrant and fast-growing company.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Retail AR enhancement or integration projects;
• Review and approve monthly high-volume GL reconciliations;
• Perform the month-end processes timely and accurately;
• Lead, coach and mentor 3 or more analysts who reconcile complex, high-volume GL accounts;
• Identify process improvement initiatives and actively participate in process improvement projects;
• Use various software applications, such as excel, Power BI and/or the DAS reporting tool to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and/or reports;
• Review, approve and post routine and non-routine journal entries;
• Support other accounting, ad-hoc projects, clerical tasks and other duties as assigned.
• Manage the inflow of data related to Retail sites into JDE (Moneris, Global, Brinks etc.)
• Support team in investigation of issues and collaborate with other teams;
• Respond to and support auditor requests auditors throughout the year; and
• Contribute and take ownership of AR road map tasks related to Retail AR
• Prepare lead sheets and perform value added analysis;
• Identify issues and errors, investigate discrepancies, book adjustments, and develop long-term resolutions to prevent future issues and errors;
• Work closely with the financial reporting team to understand and process complex transactions.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years progressive experience, including a CPA, CA designation;
• Strong customer service skills;
• Experience with acquisition accounting, business combinations and accounting integrations;
• Accounting experience in downstream oil and gas preferred.
• Senior Financial Analyst or Financial Reporting at a mid to large cap publicly traded, high growth company or Manager working in an accounting or auditing role with Canadian public companies, preferably those in high-growth or acquisitive environments;
• Strong knowledge and experience with public company accounting requirements, IFRS, working with complex accounting issues and implementing C-SOX or SOX controls;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Commerce/Business;
• Strong understanding of financial statement close processes and accounting matters applicable to public companies;
• Experience with JDE, SAP or another large ERP system; and

We Offer:

• An employee referral program – earn up to $2000 for your referral.
• A flexible group benefit plan that offers health and dental coverage choices to meet the needs of each unique employee. Inclusive of life and disability insurances, Health Care and Lifestyle Spending options, and a supportive Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A safety focused work environment and ongoing safety training.
• In-house learning and development opportunities, leadership training, international opportunities.
• Our Performance-based Annual Incentive Plan, an annual bonus awarding your performance.
• Participation in Parkland Pledge, an employee-driven charitable giving program.
• Discount Programs and Educational Scholarship Programs for family members.
• A share in our success through the Employee Share Purchase Plan and 100% company matching.

Please note:

• Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time. Parkland regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas.
• Please note that final candidates for this position will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check which may include but not be limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol and/or Fitness for Duty testing.
• Parkland Corporation is committed to the principles of Employment Equity. We strive to provide accessibility in employment to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. Parkland Corporation will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability, please notify us upon scheduling your interview.

This position will close on August 24, 2023 or when a successful candidate is found.