Senior Accountant

Job Summary

• Manage and oversee the full accounting cycle, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and reconciliations.

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.

• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.

• Analyze financial data and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

• Monitor cash flow and support treasury management activities.

• Review and reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and intercompany transactions.

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

• Support external audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance requirements.

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and operational efficiency.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Merchandising, Retail Stores, and Management to support business objectives.

• Mentor and provide guidance to junior accounting staff when required.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal control procedures.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• CPA designation completed or in progress is strongly preferred.

• Minimum 4-6 years of progressive accounting experience, including full-cycle accounting responsibilities.

• Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting principles and financial reporting processes.

• Experience with month-end and year-end close procedures.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Power Query preferred).

• Hands-on experience with ERP/accounting systems such as SAP, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, QuickBooks, or similar.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Experience in retail, distribution, wholesale, or multi-location environments is considered an asset.