Job Overview
The Senior Accountant will be accountable for the full cycle accounting functions for our Retail Operations and Store Support Centres with the objective of delivering a high level of accuracy, integrity and timeliness. They will be a key liaison with various functions in the business including Operations, Construction and Design and Merchandising. Additionally, the Senior Accountant will ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of financial information in supporting our weekly and monthly accounting close process.
What You’ll Do
Lead retail operations accounting, monthly close and financial reporting process, including management analysis
Support operations accounting team in the preparation of the monthly analysis
Completion of Balance Sheet reconciliations
Preparation and analysis of Store and Department level period reporting
Assist AP with invoice coding review activities for assigned departments and business lines.
Preparation of working papers for the monthly internal reporting packages, including analytical commentary.
Assist in the preparation of working papers for the quarterly and annual financial audit.
Ensure internal controls compliance in assigned accounting and financial reporting activities.
Participate in special projects in the Finance area and provide ad hoc financial analysis, as required.
Preparation of input tax remittances and liaison with applicable tax authorities
Support Accounting and Integration of acquisitions and other transactions
Such other duties and functions as the Company may assign from time to time.
Competencies and Requirements
Experience in the preparation and presentation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages
Excellent organization skills and written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable representing the accounting team with expertise and authority in areas accounting
Handles department and store cost centre level accounting and reporting.
Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities
Experience working with large volumes of data
Ability to work in fast paced ever changing environment with a proven track record of successfully juggling conflicting priorities
MS excel proficient - experience with pivots, VLOOKUP’s and excel formulae.
Why you’ll love working here
The people who do best here are builders. They take ownership, move fast, and want to see the direct impact of their work.
Prospect to work with a best-in-class team
Internal advancement opportunities
Competitive bonus elements with short-term incentives
Wellness program including access to mental health resources
Access to internal learning & development programs
Team member discount and access to other perks like Perkopolis, Goodlife and many more!
Education, Training and Experience
University Degree with professional accounting designation is preferred
Minimum of 3-5 years progressive finance/accounting - with at least 1 year of full cycle accounting experience
Knowledge of internal controls and finance/business best practices
Experience in a multi-unit retail or consumer goods distribution environment is preferred
Experience with Microsoft D365, Greenline and/or COVA is preferred
Group and Multi Banner experience will be an added advantage
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📌 Senior Accountant (Ontario)
🏢 FIKA
📍 Ontario
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