Our Client
A well-established North American retail/manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior Accounting Analyst to join its corporate accounting team. This is a hands-on role offering broad ownership across the accounting cycle, financial reporting and analysis within a collaborative environment.
The Role
- Own key aspects of the month-end close, including journal entries, accruals and reconciliations
- Maintain and analyze balance sheet accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies
- Manage accounting schedules including fixed assets, prepaids, payroll and inventory
- Prepare financial reporting and provide variance analysis and commentary on results
- Partner with FP&A and other finance stakeholders to explain financial performance
- Support cash flow forecasting, audit requirements, tax remittances and consolidation/reporting
- Identify accounting issues and contribute to process improvements and stronger financial controls
- Take broad ownership of assigned business/account areas from close through reporting and analysis
Ideal Candidate
- Strong hands-on experience with month-end close and general accounting
- Experience with journal entries, reconciliations and financial analysis
- Strong critical-thinking skills with the ability to investigate results and identify when something does not make sense
- Bilingual French/English required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
- CPA designation is an asset, but not required
- Retail, inventory, manufacturing and/or consolidation experience considered an asset
- Open to either an existing Senior Analyst or a strong intermediate-level candidate ready to step into a broader senior role