Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end closing by preparing reconciliations and ensuring completeness of general ledger accounts, and posting of journal entries, adjusting entries or accruals as needed.
• Perform account analysis and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy via preparation of correcting journal entries as necessary.
• Perform bank reconciliations to General Ledger, investigate and resolve discrepancies and assist with cash management activities as required
• Maintain fixed asset and depreciation schedules.
• Prepare and submit HST, sales tax returns and other regulatory tax filings.
• Analyze PST exempt and discount transactions, and identify and follow up discrepancies with Director of Retail Sales and Operations.
• Assist by providing financial analyses, preparing schedules and researching responses to queries as required for external audits, internal audits and government audits as they arise
• Process accounts payable invoices and credit card expenses, including coding, matching and payment of vendors.
• Review and verify invoices, purchase orders, and expense reports for accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Provide outstanding service to internal departments, stores and Company employees with a sense of urgency and responsiveness and a high level of attention to detail in investigating and replying to information requests
• Recommend improvements to Finance practices and systems to improve efficiency and productivity
• Participate in special projects and ad hoc duties as required.

Position Requirements

• 2+ years proven experience in a similar accounting role working in a small-to-medium size entrepreneurial business focusing on account reconciliations, general ledger accuracy, and full cycle accounts payable processing.
• Equivalent of post-secondary diploma or degree in accounting, business or finance-oriented field of study with a knowledge of accrual accounting, general accounting and financial analysis
• Proficient computer skills with excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and V-lookups; knowledge of macros is an asset
• Fluent English written and verbal communication skills essential
• Quick learner with ability to solve problems, use critical thinking and apply sound judgment in resolving problems and escalating to senior management when necessary
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team player with Finance, management and retail staff
• High degree of discretion and confidentiality with mature judgment and integrity critical in safeguarding sensitive information
• Demonstrated high degree of work organization and attention to detail
• Self-motivated with strong initiative and ability to work independently or as a team player
• Demonstrates a sense of ownership and responsibility in task completion and follow up of commitments
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, transition between tasks and flexible to adapt quickly to changing priorities while working under pressure and within time constraints to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Hard working, positive, can-do attitude with ability to accept and learn from feedback
• Excellent attendance and punctuality with a strong work ethic, conscientiousness, and reliability
• Ability to follow directions and comply with work instructions and health and safety standards to maintain a safe work environment.
• Previous retail experience is an asset

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Concord, ON L4K 2A1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person