Senior Accountant, CPA

Established since 1879, Birks is a luxury jewelry store whose reputation is built on quality, exclusivity, unique design, and excellence in service. We pride ourselves in offering meaningful experiences and in building intimate relationships with each one of our clients. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Accountant, CPA to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, with experience in the retail industry. The senior accounting analyst will participate in the financial month-end close process, reconcile and analyze financial data, and prepare financial reports for various stakeholders as well as support the tax compliance. Key Responsibilities: * Support month‑end close, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis. * Prepare accounting memos and provide guidance on transaction treatment under US GAAP. * Analyze financial results against budget and partner with teams to resolve discrepancies. * Assist with external financial reporting, consolidations, audit coordination, and supporting documentation. * Prepare financial analysis, reports, and presentations for senior leadership and the Board. * Support sales tax and income tax compliance, filings, audits, and liaise with external advisors. * Assist with budgeting and forecasting, providing analysis and insights. * Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and regulatory requirements. * Support cross‑functional projects and ad‑hoc requests as needed. Knowledge & Skills Required: * CPA certification required, Bachelor’s degree in Accounting * Minimum 4–5 years of experience, including accounting firm experience; industry experience (2+ years) considered an asset. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Hands-on experience with sales tax filings, income tax compliance support, and tax audits is a strong asset. * Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel, advanced. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; team-player * Ability to adhere to tight deadlines and multi-task; highly organized; proactive * Ability to apply professional judgment * Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy. * Solid knowledge of US GAAP, preferred and/or IFRS. * Good knowledge of sales tax and income tax regulations * Bilingual (French and English); spoken and written · *Please note that due to the nature of the responsibilities of the position, a proficient level of English is required, in particular to communicate on a regular basis with employees outside of Quebec. * Benefits: Come join us at Birks, and let your true self, shine! In return for your commitment to excellence, we offer… * A flexible hybrid work model that supports work-life balance * Competitive compensation aligned with your experience and contributions * A comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being * Innovative training and development programs to help you grow and excel * Exclusive employee discounts on our timeless collections Are you the gem we are looking for?

The Senior Accountant will manage the financial month-end close process, including reconciliations, variance analysis, and the preparation of financial reports for leadership. They will also oversee tax compliance, support budgeting and forecasting, and ensure adherence to internal controls and US GAAP/IFRS standards.

A CPA certification and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting are required, along with 4-5 years of experience including accounting firm experience. Proficiency in advanced Excel and bilingualism in English and French are essential for communicating with international stakeholders.

• Flexible Hybrid Work Model • Competitive Compensation • Comprehensive Benefits Package • Training And Development Programs • Employee Discounts

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• US GAAP
• IFRS
• Financial Reporting
• Tax Compliance
• Month-end Close
• Variance Analysis
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Microsoft Excel
• CPA Certification
• Audit Coordination
• Financial Analysis
• Internal Controls
• Sales Tax Filings
• Income Tax Compliance
• Bilingual English and French

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years