Intermediate Accountant

Who are we?

The Franchise Management Group of Companies (FMI) is one of the largest franchise owner/operators in North America with over 340 locations. We own numerous franchised restaurants operating under the Pizza Hut, KFC, Taco Bell and Panera Bread brands (among others). With approximately 6,000 employees, FMI is an aggressively growing best-in-class organization, with our Business Support Centre located in Woodstock, New Brunswick.

Position Summary

We are hiring an individual who lives by our corporate values of Heart, Integrity and Drive to fill the position of Intermediate Accountant. The Intermediate Accountant role is responsible for regular reporting of financial performance, ensuring accuracy of data and adherence to accounting principles, as well as performing reconciliations and preparing schedules to support all accounts.  The role also involves communication with operational managers on a regular basis.

Must haves:

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  2 years of accounting experience
  


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  Sound knowledge of accounting principles / GAAP (ASPE)
  


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  Post-secondary education in business / accounting; business degree preferred; will consider a combination of education + relevant experience
  


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  You are detail-oriented & have strong organizational skills
  


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  You enjoy a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
  


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  Willing to relocate/travel to Woodstock, NB
  

Duties:

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  Prepare and distribute profit & loss statements for restaurants
  


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  Report sales to franchisor along with royalty and advertising schedules
  


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  Prepare GL account reconciliations, including cash and bank accounts
  


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  Review and posting of general ledger entries, and review of all GL accounts at each period end
  


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  Ensure accounting controls/processes are followed
  


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  Prepare Balanced Scorecard report and profit sharing results for store managers
  


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  Prepare audit working papers for year-end
  


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  Provide support to the operations staff with issue resolution when requested
  

Why work for FMI?

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  You’ll surround yourself with a team whose members are committed to being the best at what they do.
  


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  You’ll have a flexible work environment.
  


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  You can enroll in our comprehensive benefits package and RRSP contribution plan.
  


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  You’ll enjoy quarterly meals cooked by our Leadership Team, as well as monthly events for all staff!
  


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  Career growth, development and continuous learning opportunities within a positive and inclusive work culture.
  


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  Opportunity to be involved in FMI events that give back to our community.