Finance - Junior Accountant - CN

Gypsum Management & Supply, Inc. (GMS) is the leading North American distributor of gypsum wallboard, acoustical ceiling products and other specialty building materials. Founded in 1971, GMS now operates an expansive network of distribution centers nationwide.

As part of the GMS family of companies since 2023, Blair Building Materials Inc.’s emphasis is on quality brand name products which has ensured Blair’s leadership within the industry. By staying abreast of new ideas and product changes, we are able to offer our customers innovative product solutions. We offer a complete line of materials to serve your construction needs, including a custom cutting service for window and door surrounds made from Arriscraft stone. Our team is made up of dedicated and hardworking individuals who together create a rewarding and welcoming work environment.

For more information about our family of companies, please visit Blair Building Materials or www.gms.com.

Position Summary

The Junior Accountant supports the finance team by performing daily accounting tasks, ensuring accurate financial records, and assisting with month-end and year-end processes. This role is ideal for individuals early in their accounting career who have strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and a willingness to learn.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Reporting

• Record journal entries into the ERP
• Reconcile bank statements, credit cards, and other accounts
• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports

Day-to-Day Accounts Receivable and Payables and Payroll

• Assist with invoicing, cancel or update orders, issue credits, print statement, respond to customer inquiries.
• Confirm and apply customer EFT payments.
• Maintain vendor cards, review payment journals and enter payments on the bank
• Approve and process non-inventory invoices
• Track attendance in excel, verify hours in TimeForce, calculate other payroll amounts, transfer payroll amounts inter-company.

Compliance & Controls

• Support internal control procedures and ensure adherence to accounting standards
• Assist with external audits by preparing required documentation
• Help ensure compliance with relevant tax regulations and reporting deadlines
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

• A BBA or B.Com. degree with an accounting focus is considered an asset.
• High level of proficiency with excel (formulas, pivot tables, V-Lookup, etc.)
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work to timelines.
• Experience with an ERP system considered an asset.
• Experience with IFRS considered an asset.
• A positive can-do attitude is essential!

Benefits

• Health benefits - including drug coverage, practitioner, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Retirement savings (pension or other) are provided.
• Perks - Company discounts (mobile phone, gym membership, etc.), training programs and opportunities for career advancement, group events, and more

If you feel we are a good fit for your career goals and skillset, we invite you to apply and look forward to reviewing your application. As part of the GMS Inc. family of companies, you can launch your career with a North American building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. We value our team members and believe them to be our greatest assets. As such, we invest in training and strive to provide a work-life balance.

We are an equal opportunity employer.