Accounting Analyst - Hybrid

Encore Canada; Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore Canada is seeking an Accounting Analyst to support accuracy, integrity, and timely reporting of financial information. The role focuses on compensation-related transactions, payroll accounting, accruals, and financial reporting.

You will partner with Accounting, Finance, Payroll, HR, and Corporate teams to streamline processes and enhance reporting capabilities. This hybrid role offers growth opportunities in finance transformation, with responsibilities ranging from month-end close to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of accounting, financial analysis, or financial reporting experience.
• CPA designation is considered an asset.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting processes.
• Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, Power Query, XLOOKUP) and data analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Analyze compensation-related calculations and post into ERP.
• Prepare and post recurring and ad hoc journal entries including month-end accruals.
• Perform detailed monthly financial analysis and explain variances.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Payroll, HR, and Finance for accurate recording of transactions.
• Assist cross-border accounting with U.S. Corporate Finance teams.
• Identify process improvements and automate reporting where possible.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Bilingual English/French

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation (asset)

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Position Overview

The Accounting Analyst plays a key role in supporting the accuracy, integrity, and timely reporting of financial information for Encore Canada. Reporting to the Controller, this position is responsible for analyzing, reconciling, and recording complex financial data within the organization's ERP and reporting systems. Primarily focusing on compensation-related transactions, payroll accounting, accruals, and financial reporting.

The successful candidate will partner with Accounting, Finance, Payroll, HR, and Corporate Finance teams to streamline processes, enhance reporting capabilities, and support data-driven decision-making. This role combines accounting expertise with strong analytical and data management skills to ensure financial results are accurately reflected and reported.

In addition to day-to-day accounting responsibilities, the Accounting Analyst will participate in continuous improvement initiatives, system enhancements, and special projects that support organizational objectives and finance transformation efforts.

Key Job Responsibilities

Internal/External Financial Reporting

• Analysis of compensation related calculations and posting into the ERP
• Prepare and post recurring and ad hoc journal entries, including month-end accruals and adjustments.
• Perform detailed financial analysis of monthly results, identifying and explaining variances across key balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Complete balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to ensure financial accuracy and completeness.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Partner with Accounting, Payroll, HR, and Finance teams to ensure accurate recording of compensation and employee-related transactions.
• Collaborate with U.S. Corporate Finance teams to support cross-border accounting requirements, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and reporting efficiency through automation and standardization.

Audit Management

• This position will work in conjunction with the Controller to fullfill audit requests both internally and externally on an adhoc basis

Job Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, or financial reporting
• CPA designation is considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting processes.
• Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, Power Query, XLOOKUP, and data analysis techniques.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, or similar platforms.
• Experience with Power BI, business intelligence tools, reporting platforms, or data visualization solutions is preferred.
• Ability to analyze and manipulate large datasets while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Professional Skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
• High attention to detail with exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams and functions.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is considered an asset.

Competency Group

Deliver World Class Service

• Hospitality
• Ownership

Do The Right Thing

• Demonstrates Self-Awareness

Drive Results

• Ensures Accountability

See The Big Picture

• Decision Quality
• Manages Complexity

Value People

• Collaborates

Salary Pay Range

$70,000 - $80,000

The compensation offered for this role is determined based on the qualifications outlined in the job posting for the specified location. Final compensation is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant work experience, or particular skills and expertise. In addition, some positions may be eligible for other compensation such as potential overtime, bonuses or incentives.

We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help screen and/or assess applications for this role. These tools analyze information you provide (for example, your résumé or answers to questions using the chat to apply feature) to support our hiring team’s review. All hiring decisions include human judgment.

Work Environment - Hybrid

Office

Work is performed primarily in an office environment or from your home office depending on circumstances and every effort will be made to accommodate the employee and employer. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by Encore based in an office environment and when traveling.