JOB INTRODUCTION

Graymont, a global leader in essential calcium-based solutions that has operations throughout North America and Asia-Pacific, is seeking a designated Accountant to join its experienced accounting team at its head office in Greater Vancouver, Canada.
Canada - BC - Richmond

RICHMOND, BC (HYBRID)

Graymont is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accountant to join our team at our head office in Richmond, BC. This is a hybrid role, offering a blend of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility. Reporting to the Accounting and Reporting Manager, the successful candidate will bring a solid understanding of IFRS, advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and hands-on experience with ERP systems. We are looking for a proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple priorities effectively, and works well both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; CPA designation is preferred.
• Professional Experience: Demonstrated experience in applying IFRS standards and preparing and analyzing financial statements. Skilled in performing month-end close activities and reconciling general ledger accounts, inventory, and fixed assets. Proven ability to ensure accuracy and compliance in financial reporting.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data analysis, formulas, pivot tables, etc.).
• Technology Requirements: Strong experience with ERP systems, preferably JD Edwards.

WHO YOU ARE

• Organizational & Time Management: Excellent time management and organizational abilities, with a proven track record of meeting deadlines and managing competing priorities.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills. Effective interpersonal abilities with the confidence to collaborate across departments.
• Work Ethic & Independence: Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Comfortable navigating ambiguity and proactively seeking solutions.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Abilities: Highly detail-oriented and analytical, with a natural inclination for problem-solving and improving processes.
• Team Collaboration: Comfortable working in a team-oriented environment, contributing positively to group goals and company culture.

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 1948, Graymont is a trusted global leader in essential calcium-based solutions. Professionally managed and family-owned, we proudly serve a wide range of markets, customers, and communities in North America and Asia Pacific. Graymont is also the strategic partner of Grupo Calidra, the largest lime producer in Latin America.
Graymont’s strategy is anchored in its strong commitment to its core values of integrity, respect, teamwork, innovation, excellence, accountability, and long-term perspective. Central to our philosophy is a long-term approach to our business, built on a solid commitment to sustainable growth and focus on decarbonization, all of which is embodied in our mission statement: Contributing to a decarbonized world by providing essential lime and limestone solutions.
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• Prepare, analyze, and review monthly financial statements and reports.
• Perform month end accounting.
• Prepare general ledger account reconciliations.
• Inventory accounting: perform inventory reconciliations, inventory re-valuations and review production costs.
• Fixed asset accounting: create, modify and dispose of assets, record and review depreciation, and prepare fixed asset continuity schedules.
• Prepare bank reconciliation in multiple currencies and perform other banking duties.
• Perform variance analysis and provide explanations for monthly, quarterly and yearly performance.
• Assist with preparation of financial presentation and reports for management and Board of Directors.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate and timely financial data.
• Work on ad hoc projects and analysis with general guidance and independently drive them to completion.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
• Leverage ERP system and reporting tool (JD Edwards and Cognos) for journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Support audits by preparing documentation and responding to auditor queries.
• Issue various financial and statistical reports required by government agencies and management.
• Prepare sales tax returns.