Description

Inventory Accounting Analyst

Vernon, BC

Role Description

The Inventory Accounting Analyst is responsible for reconciling inventory in our accounting general ledger to inventory in our point of sales system. The analyst leads the investigation into more significant differences. 

Responsibilities

Financial Information Analysis

• Extract and format inventory financial information utilizing various reports from our ERP.  Analyze and compare these financial reports to identify and correct inventory discrepancies between the GL and POS systems.
• Reviews results of Year-End to assure results are accurate, where there is a significant gain/loss. 
• Analyze and interpret the physical year-end inventory cutoff results on behalf of the locations, where there is a significant gain/loss.  Identify the source of the gain/loss and provide managers with informative explanations and suggestions for corrective action.

Coordination of operational initiatives

• Research and provide information and guidance to Zone Managers, Store Managers, Assistant Store Managers and Administrative support personnel.  Resolve discrepancies.  Identify store procedural and/or technical errors and recommend suggestions for improvements. 
• Promote and develop a positive, proactive and interactive approach to inventory management and encourage this approach when communicating with Managers and Administrative personnel.
• Identify and recommend changes to procedures to increase efficiency, enhance financial accountability and improve service delivery.

 Other Monthly Responsibilities

• For store locations in Ontario, reconcile the Ontario Tire Stewardship fees on the balance sheet to inventory quantities on hand per the point of sales system.
• Monitor gross margins at the transaction level for anomalies requiring further investigation and possible correction.

Departmental Support 

• Compose professional correspondence for the purpose of communicating reconciliation results, internally. 

Job Requirements

• Minimum 6 years’ bookkeeping experience.
• Post-Secondary education in Bookkeeping/Accounting or equivalent experience.
• Analytical skills.
• Strong troubleshooting / issue resolution skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Grade 12 or GED equivalent.

What We Offer

• The target compensation for this role is $49,780- $57,220 per year based on experience. 
• Extended group health, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible full-time and part-time permanent employees. 
• Employee Assistance Program
• A group RRSP/DPSP matching program
• Discount on tires and mechanical services
• Positive work culture, opportunities for growth and development, and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development, such as training programs, mentorship, and tuition reimbursement.

To be considered for this position at this time, candidates must be legally eligible to work for any Canadian employer. A Canadian Criminal Record Check may be required for certain positions as part of the final stages of the hiring process. 

Kal Tire uses AI tools to support parts of recruitment, including but not limited to job posting and pre-screening. All interviews and hiring decisions are being made by Kal Tire’s hiring managers and recruiters. 

Kal Tire is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and empowered to thrive. We embrace diverse perspectives and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If your qualifications align with the role, we'll connect with you to guide you through the next steps. 

Solving our customers’ automotive challenges and making a positive impact - It’s how we roll, and it’s been that way since Tom Foord opened the doors to Kal Tire in 1953 in beautiful Vernon, BC. Over the years, we’ve become a trusted partner for large and small industries and fleets across Canada. Our customers rely on our expertise, our make-it-happen approach to service, and our lineup of the most trusted tire brands in over 260 retail locations coast to coast. Kal Tire is also the largest truck re-treader in Canada, with 11 retread facilities across Canada and internationally, and has a state-of-the-art tire recycling facility in Chile, where 40% of the weight of scrap tires is recycled to return to mines as an alternative fuel. In addition, Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group is an international leader in mining tire service and supply, servicing more than 150 mine sites across five continents. Kal Tire offers a culture that fosters inclusion and respect. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices in compliance with the AODA and AMA. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment or employment process. Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.