Corporate Accountant

Closing date: November 8th, 2024

Work Type: We are a hybrid workforce with 3 days in-office and 2 days remote based out of our head office in scenic downtown Vancouver.

Teck is a leading Canadian resource company focused on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love.

Teck's two regional business units, North America and Latin America, oversee Teck's assets through all phases of safe, sustainable development, operation and closure. The business units are supported by enterprise-wide functions that set strategic direction, establish standards and provide governance, as well as supporting the business through shared services, centres of excellence and business partnering.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Corporate Accounting, the Corporate Accountant is responsible for the full cycle accounting of the Company's corporate ledgers. The motivated individual will oversee the advancement sophisticated accounting transactions, treasury accounting, and corporate reporting. Responsibilities are not limited to month-end close and journal entries, balance sheet reconciliation and analysis, internal control compliance, financial statement, and note preparation, and strategic reporting. This successful candidate will act as a general ledger power user and will support the accounting team by being a go-to person for ERP and G/L use. This outstanding role is system savvy and assists team members with Onestream analysis, Wdesk, and other accounting tools! As the position is a key liaison to other departments including Tax, Legal, Treasury, and Consolidation, we are looking for an interpersonal individual who is comfortable communicating and working with various departments and locations across the company.

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of one of Canada's leading mining companies and join our team!

Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures

• Understand, prepare and process journal entries including bank, debt, derivative contracts, intercompany transactions, revaluation of foreign currency balances, pension accruals, fair market value adjustments and other

• Liaise with treasury department on changes to debt, derivatives, hedging, foreign exchange contracts, and others

• Handle accounting for banking transactions using treasury software (Integrity)

• Analyze and communicate consolidation and operation data issues with Consolidation Teams

• Load monthly ledgers into consolidation software (HFM) and review for accuracy

• Manage quarterly and annual notes to the consolidated financial statements as assigned

• Prepare monthly schedules for the monthly financial booklet distributed to senior management for analysis and review

• Prepare monthly account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts

• Support tax department’s preparation of corporate tax returns and tax audits by providing information as requested

• Produce non-consolidated legal entity financial statements of various companies for tax filings

• Prepare audit working papers for interim and year-end audits; liaise with internal and external auditors

• Align with SOX procedures and controls in place

• Implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy of the financial close process and internal controls environment

• Liaise with various sites and other head office departments on ad-hoc projects, including new system implementation and testing

Qualifications

• CPA designation and 1 to 3 years of post-qualification experience working for a large company in the accounting department (preferably as part of the corporate accounting function)

• Proficient ledger accountant with strong IFRS and month-end close background

• Experience with financial and management reporting

• Awareness of SOX and internal control environment experience

• Capability to work with other departments and understand sophisticated business transactions, provide recommendations and communicate accounting conclusions effectively

• Strong attention to detail and outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, adapt to changing priorities, and deliver on tight deadlines

• Ability to work independently and inventively with minimal direction

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

• Strong digital literacy, with expert spreadsheet skills

• Experience with top-tier ERP and consolidation systems, and other financial reporting software

Why Join Us?

At Teck, we offer more than just a job – we provide a pathway to personal and professional enrichment. With captivating projects set against stunning backdrops, a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, and boundless opportunities to learn and grow, joining us means embracing a fulfilling and dynamic career adventure. 

Teck employees receive access to our total rewards program and comprehensive benefits package that promote physical, mental, financial, and emotional well-being. This includes but is not limited to:  

• Annual Performance Bonus 
• Profit Share Plan 
• Health Spending Account   
• Personal Spending Account 
• Extended Health Care   
• Dental and Vision Care 
• Employer Paid Pension Plan 
• Life Insurance and Disability Coverage  
• Paid Sick Leave, Vacation and Holidays      
• Virtual Telemedicine and additional support for overall well-being 
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)      

Salary Range: $82,000 - $101,000 

The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity. 

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