Senior Accounting Analyst

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Accounting Analyst to join our client's team in Bolton.

The Senior Accounting Analyst will report to the Director and will finance, compile, investigate, and analyze CQ Canada's financial information. Performs complex activities associated with reviewing ledger accounts and analyzing financial results or variances to reports to the corporate level of the company or for local Canadian leadership of the company's operations. Oversees a small team of analysts inclusive of procurement and trade/vendor AP. This position will have regular interaction with other departments and resources throughout the Company.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Partners with and provides analytical support to other operating and administrative areas
• Prepares monthly financial analysis and develops presentations for senior management
• Analyze monthly financial close results including high-level reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, general ledger, and analysis of journal entries and supporting schedules
• Provides day-to-day work direction to other accounting support personnel.
• Review account reconciliations for variances and collaborate with corporate Accounting to resolve any issues promptly.
• Participate in corporate accounting meetings to represent Canadian accounting matters.
• Assist with annual operating plan preparation and periodic operations forecasts with Canadian business leaders.
• Provide recommendations for process and technology improvements

Essential Skills and Knowledge:

• Min 4 – 6 years’ Work Experience as a Sr Accounting Analyst in a wholesale or retail environment
• Education: BA Accounting and CPA or equivalent
• Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, and ERP skills. Oracle Cloud
• Understanding of accounting with a strong focus on SGA, capital, and gross margin
• Must have leadership/supervisory experience; Demonstrated ability to lead others and provide day-to-day work direction.
• Willingness to step out of their accounting duties to support other departments
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work on tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Hybrid: ( Tues/Thurs in office – non-negotiable)

After applying, please call us at 437-772-1527

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $40.87 per hour