Head of Accounting

Who Are We?We are a proud Canadian company in operation since 1993. We are well established leader in Power Tools, Power Tools Accessories, Hand Tools and other categories. We have 4 store locations, a Distribution Center and Head Office. Our stores have a wide selection of national brands with the latest products in the market. We proudly serve a broad spectrum of clients from the Contractor, Trades and Industrial users. We take pride in serving their needs. We are creating new and more opportunities for our team through expansion.What We Offer Our Employees?We are expanding and hiring candidates who are looking for growth and development opportunities within our field.Competitive compensation.Comprehensive Benefit Package – extended health, dental, long-term disability, and term life insurance.All Staff are full-time which creates a stable work environment.We are offering advancements through multiple channels – Contractor/Trade Sales, Distribution, and Head OfficeJob DescriptionAs a senior accountant at Summit Tools Company, you will play a pivotal role in steering the financial operations of our organization. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of financial records, maintaining compliance with accounting standards, and providing strategic financial insights. you will collaborate with various departments to uphold the financial integrity and prosperity of Summit Tools Company.Main Responsibilities:Manage accounts payable (A/P) department ,accounts receivable (A/R) department and inventory management staff.Provide leadership to junior accounting staff, assigning tasks and facilitating professional development.Maintain precise records by recording journal entries meticulously.Conduct thorough reconciliations of accounts to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.Utilize Excel proficiency to prepare detailed KPI reports, showcasing key performance metrics effectively.Manage the submission of various taxes including GST, PST, QST, CSST, and EHT, ensuring timely and accurate filings.Efficiently handle promotion claims, verifying eligibility and processing promptly.Regularly communicate and report progress on assigned tasks to the Controller, ensuring transparency and alignment with organizational goals.Skills and QualificationsMust have an accounting degree and at least 5 years in managing more than 10 accountant.Strong communication skills required. Must be able to follow detailed instructions as well as communicate and correspond in a professional manner in a strong team environment.Excel expert with advanced proficiency, adept at utilizing formulas, functions, and features to analyze financial dataAbility to maintain systems and processes for entering, creating, storing, and accessing information and documents.Uses time and resources effectively by planning and scheduling work according to priority and availability of resourcesThis is a full-time, permanent position, 40 hours/week, the 5-day work week includes 2 days off per week, Saturday and Sunday