Staff Accountant General Ledger

You will experience them all at London Drugs. As one of Canada’s fastest‐growing and most successful retail chains we know what it takes to build a satisfying career. We are seeking innovative customer‑focused people to join our team! Our Accounting Department located at our head office in Richmond BC has an opportunity for a Staff Accountant – General Ledger with an emphasis on all general ledger aspects of accounting such as preparing and posting journal entries, recurring entries, reconciliations of trial balance/GL accounts and fixed asset maintenance.

This position will also leverage large data sets to support reconciliations and journal entries for both existing People Soft ERP as well as working with the new D365 F&O ERP system. As London Drugs transitions from People Soft to D365 F&O this role will be involved with business process design for general ledger transactions, data validation upon migration testing within D365 and other associated migration activities.

• Conduct data validation to ensure accuracy and completion of the migration process.
• Participate in testing activities of financial functionalities to identify and resolve any discrepancies or issues.
• Provide training and support for functionalities and workflows within D365 F&O.
• Analyze and participate in existing accounting processes and recommend improvements to leverage the full capabilities of D365 F&O.
• Maintain documentation of ERP data migration validation testing results and training materials.

• Participate in month end, quarter end and year end closing activities such as posting journal entries for accruals, prepaid amortization and fixed assets.
• Leverage data to conduct monthly variance analysis for expenses, income and changes in balance sheet balances.
• Review operating vs capital expense items in accordance with our accounting policies and prepare and post necessary adjustments.
• Update and reconcile prepaid and accrual schedules regularly to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register including additions and disposals.
• Address audit inquiries and prepare working papers to support mid‑year and year‑end audits.

• 3 years of experience in a high‑volume transactional accounting role with an emphasis on reconciliations and journal entries.
• Strong technical accounting skills and knowledge of ASPE.
• D365 F&O or AX or related Dynamics experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Suite products.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational and time‑management abilities.
• Effective communication skills to liaise with cross‑functional teams and auditors.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription drug and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Employee Discount Program.
• Employee Recognition Program.
• Company‑matched RRSPs.
• Ongoing in‑house training and education courses.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Community involvement.

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London Drugs is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.

Compensation: $60000.00 - $69000.00 per year