General Accounting - Senior Corporate Accountant
About this role
JAM, making the world sound better, one brand at a time! Do these words sound like music to your ears?
Since 1972, JAM has grown to be one of the largest distributors of consumer electronic goods, pro-audio equipment, and musical instruments. Come join us to stay true to our mission of delivering ONLY the best customer service!
Title: Senior Corporate Accountant
Division: Finance – General Accounting
Location: Remote
Schedule: Part-time
Who We Are
Since 1972, JAM Industries has grown to become one of the largest distributors of consumer electronics, professional audio equipment, and musical instruments in North America. Our mission is to make the world sound better, one brand at a time.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Senior Corporate Accountant to support the Vice-President, Corporate Accounting & Compliance with financial and tax compliance, reporting, review, and analysis activities for the Canadian and U.S. companies.
Responsibilities:
• Ensure accuracy of financial statements.
• Perform review of month end reporting.
• Complete the Monthly Reporting Pack sent to Head Office.
• Approve account reconciliations.
• Ensure reporting is in compliance with the appropriate GAAP (IFRS/ASPE) and with corporate accounting policies and standards.
• Assist in the analysis of results and explain variances.
• Coordinate year–end audit file preparation for each audited entity and ensure that an appropriate audit file is prepared.
• Liaise with the internal and external auditors on audit issues.
• Assist the finance team with external audits (any government audits – income tax and commodity taxes, CSST, etc…).
• Assist in tax compliance matters Canadian and US entities.
• Review month end intercompany balances and reconcile variances.
• Participate in special projects.
• Address punctual requests from the management team.
• Approve of all journal entries.
• Bookkeeping of various holding companies.
Qualifications:
The preferred candidate should have:
• Audit experience, preferably achieved through internship at a recognized accounting firm
• Knowledge of accounting principles, including both IFRS and ASPE
• 5 to 7 seven years of similar experience, either in an external CA firm or in industry
• A good understanding of income tax (Canadian and US) and sales tax principles
• Experience with JD Edwards accounting software systems.
• Perfectly bilingual
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Power Point)
Why Join Us
Ready to join our team? Here’s why …
- Comprehensive group benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Critical Illness, Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Wellness Incentive Program and Employee Assistance Program
- RRSP / 401(k) matching program
- Work-life balance matters: Flextime, summer hours, paid vacation, and personal time off
- A casual, fun, and collaborative work environment
- Lively social calendar—there’s always something for everyone
- Generous employee discounts on our products
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- The chance to work alongside a highly talented, high-performing team
Workplace Commitments
We are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment. All employees are expected to follow workplace safety protocols, including compliance with local regulations and internal standards, to ensure the well-being of everyone.
We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where individuals feel respected, supported, and able to contribute fully. We recognize that different perspectives and experiences strengthen our teams and drive better outcomes for our employees and customers.
Nexora and its family of brands, including JAM and Almo, are equal opportunity employers. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Company at a glance
The Music People, a JAM Business, has been a music-industry company since 1979. Founded on a promise of quality, innovation and customer service, TMP is committed to the needs of music dealers, sound contractors, and other professional audio businesses with the finest leading brands and products in the industry. The company began with its flagship brand On-Stage, a premier manufacturer and distributor of accessories for the music industry. In 2006, TMP-Pro was launched as the sister brand dedicated to serving audio contractors and retailers with a unique ability to bundle pro audio orders with accessories from its own top-selling in-house brands. Visit On-Stage.com to see over 700 products and TMPPro.com to choose among 200+ pro audio brands.
The Music People currently has 80+ employees and is growing. We are also the proud recipient of the 2011, 2013, 2018, 2020, and 2021 Hartford Courant Top Work Places award!
Top Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Wellness incentive program
- Employee assistance program
- RRSP matching
- 401(k) matching
- Flextime
- Summer hours
- Paid vacation
- Personal time off
- Employee discounts
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