Accounting Analyst

Richelieu Hardware; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A North American leader in specialty hardware is searching for an Accounting Analyst in Montreal. The role involves preparing and analyzing financial statements, conducting variance analyses, and supporting special projects. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting and 3 to 5 years of experience, with strong Excel skills and bilingual proficiency in French and English. The company offers competitive compensation and opportunities for development.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Employee shareholding opportunities

Work-life balance

Opportunities for development

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of professional accounting experience, ideally in the public sector.
• Bilingual in French and English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, analyzing, and validating monthly financial statements.
• Performing variance analyses and explaining significant differences.
• Collaborating on optimization projects.
• Providing accounting support for special projects.
• Participating in internal control testing.
• Assisting with external audits.

Skills

Strong understanding of the full accounting cycle

Advanced analytical skills

Highly organized

Strong communication abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are currently seeking to fill a permanent full-time position for an Accounting Analyst at our Ville St-Laurent office.

Reporting directly to the Director of Accounting and Internal Controls, the Accounting Analyst will play a key role in the production and analysis of financial statements for various off-system entities within the group. This position presents an excellent opportunity to actively contribute to process improvements while strengthening your accounting expertise.

More specifically, the main responsibilities of the Accounting Analyst include :

Preparing, analyzing, and validating monthly financial statements for assigned entities.

Performing variance analyses between actual results and budgets, and providing clear and relevant explanations for significant differences.

Collaborating on optimization projects for off-system entities.

Providing accounting support for special projects such as acquisitions and integrations.

Performing and validating monthly and quarterly financial analyses.

Participating in internal control testing related to operational processes, in accordance with the requirements of Bill 52-109 for public companies.

Assisting with external audits by preparing required documentation and responding to auditor requests.

The ideal candidate is someone who :

Has a strong understanding of the full accounting cycle.

Demonstrates advanced analytical skills to interpret financial data.

Is highly organized and skilled in managing priorities.

Possesses strong communication abilities.

Requirements :

Bachelor's degree in Accounting.

3 to 5 years of professional accounting experience, part of which was in a structured environment, ideally in the public sector.

Advanced knowledge of Excel.

Bilingual in French and English, both written and spoken.

Who Are We?

Richelieu is a North American leader in the importation, manufacturing, and distribution of specialty hardware and complementary products.

Our clients – More than 120,000 clients across North America, including kitchen and bathroom cabinet manufacturers, closet and storage system makers, residential and office furniture manufacturers, residential and commercial woodworking firms, and hardware retailers including major home improvement chains.

Our team – 3,000 employees, nearly half of whom are dedicated to sales and marketing. Over 50% of our employees are shareholders in Richelieu.

Our network – 113 centers across North America, including three manufacturing plants.

What We Offer

A Quebec flagship company : Proudly rooted in Quebec and present throughout Canada and the U.S., we enjoy strong recognition and a stellar reputation.

A mature and stable business : With over 50 years of market experience, we offer the organizational stability and security needed for a strong work environment.

Continuous growth : Backed by solid financial health, our company is consistently expanding, opening new opportunities for all.

Competitive compensation : We offer base salaries that are competitive within the market.

Employee shareholding opportunities : We believe in employee engagement and offer the chance to become a shareholder.

Work-life balance : We value a healthy, flexible work environment that allows employees to balance work and personal life.

High-quality products : We are committed to delivering outstanding products that meet the demands of our most discerning clients.

Opportunities for development : We encourage career growth and continuous learning for the professional development of our employees.