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Accountant
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Peninsula Coop is a Vancouver Islandbasedcooperative with a mission to build strong communities and to benefit itsmemberowners. With approximately 450 staff Peninsula Coop operates 17 retailfuel and convenience centers 10 liquor stores 3 commercial card lock and homeheating outlets and a fullsized food store. The Coop generates approximately$300 million in annual sales and donates over $500k each year to localcharities. The business is highly regarded financially strong and hasdeveloped a loyal member following. The Coop remains locally owned and proudlyshares profits with its 120000 memberowners community and staff.
Peninsula Coop is inviting applications for an Accountantposition at our Support Office located at 2261 Keating X Rd SaanichtonBC. This role is a fulltime permanent opportunity and primarilyinvolves working Monday to Friday with occasional weekends required duringpeak periods such as the fiscal yearend.
WHO WERE LOOKING FOR
The ideal candidate will join our financial reporting teamwith the following qualifications: a minimum of one year of fullcycleaccounting experience including reviewing financial statements preparingreports conducting margin analysis performing balance sheet reconciliationsand preparing journal entries; a degree in business administration with a focuson accounting (or completion within six months); experience in completingyearend files; and knowledge of internal controls GST and PST. The perfectfit is a highly self motivated detailoriented and wellorganized individualwith strong professional judgment leadership and analytical skills. Strongcomputer knowledge including proficiency in Microsoft Excel OneDrive and SharePointis required as well as the ability to work independently and as part of ateam. The ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines and customer serviceexperience are also essential.
WHAT YOULL BE DOING
You will be working with a team to complete the financialreporting for 31 fuel liquor and grocery locations. Responsibilities includecompleting reports journal entries accruals and balance sheetreconciliations; providing internal customer service; supporting and assistingdepartment managers and staff with period end inventory evaluation and margincalculations and purchase records reconciliations; involvement in internal andexternal audit processes; assisting with preparation of the annual budget; andproviding support to other finance roles.
The ideal candidate is interested in pursuing a CPAdesignation. Peninsula Coop is committed to supporting the accountant with upto 100 cost reimbursement of classes through our tuition assistance program!
WHAT WE OFFER
In addition to a starting wage of $24.70 $29.71(experiencebased) Peninsula Coop provides a competitive total compensationpackage that includes:
Great careers and longterm opportunity forpersonal and professional growth
Performance based profitsharing paid four timesa year!
6 matched Pension
Excellent Group Health Benefits (Extendedhealth Dental Disability EFAP and life insurance)
Health & Wellness reimbursements (gymmembership yoga class art classes etc.
Educational assistance & tuitionreimbursement 100 covered)
Social events (Sporting events and concerttickets company outings)
Volunteer opportunities supporting our localcommunity events and charities!
Peninsula Coop is an equal opportunity employer. We takegreat pride in being a safe and inclusive workplace supporting and celebratingthe diversity of our team. We are committed to every staff member enjoyingtheir experience working with Peninsula Coop. We reward hard work commitmentand results.
HOW TO APPLY
Online through Indeed or at www.peninsulacoop. If youhave any questions about this position please feel free to reach out to Marthain People & Culture at
Position posted internally and externally: April 1 2025
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Employment Type
Full-Time
