Intermediate Accountant

L'OCCITANE Group (B Corp); Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Annual discretionary corporate incentive bonus

Generous employee discount

Job summary

L'OCCITANE Group (B Corp) in Toronto seeks an Intermediate Accountant to support the financial close, reporting, and reconciliations in compliance with IFRS. This role is crucial for managing intercompany processes, balance sheet integrity, and ensuring compliance with tax requirements.

With responsibilities that include preparing journal entries and supporting documentation, as well as coordinating audits and tax filings, the ideal candidate will have a degree in accounting, CPA or working towards it, and 3-4 years of relevant experience in a sizable consumer products company.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, competitive compensation, and an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience mainly focused on general accounting.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare journal entries and maintain supporting documentation.
• Manage the end-to-end intercompany process.
• Prepare sales tax reporting and liaise with consultants.
• Support property tax payments and audits.

Skills

SAP experience

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Analytical abilities

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in accounting

Professional designation (CPA)

Job description

Born of a simple gesture in 1976, L’Occitane en Provence reveals the living power of flora, where the light of the sun meets the richness of the earth. With advanced expertise, we turn these natural treasures into sensorial, efficient experiences, as sustainable as possible and profoundly inspired by Haute Provencal nature. Our culture is built through everyday moments, how we behave, make decisions and show up for each other. With Trust as our foundation, Curiosity as our compass, Excellence as our standard, we create lasting Impact for the people around us and our planet.

Job Summary

The Intermediate Accountant supports the timely and accurate completion of financial close, reporting, and reconciliations in line with IFRS and Group requirements. The role is responsible for key accounting areas, including intercompany processes, balance sheet integrity, and tax support, while ensuring compliance with internal controls and audit standards. This position contributes to the effective day-to-day operations of the accounting function and collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely recording of transactions in compliance with IFRS.
• Prepare journal entries and maintain appropriate supporting documentation.
• Manage the end-to-end intercompany process, including transaction processing, recharges, settlements, confirmations, and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with Group policies.
• Prepare working files for monthly sales tax reporting and partner with external tax consultants to ensure accurate and complete sales & use tax filings.
• Coordinate and support state and local sales tax audits, ensuring accurate documentation, timely responses, and effective resolution of audit matters.
• Review and analyze open purchase order reports to ensure appropriate accruals and timely closure.
• Support property tax payments, audits, and assessments, including preparing documentation, liaising with tax authorities, and ensuring timely and accurate resolution of related matters.
• Support transfer pricing documentation and compliance requirements.
• Prepare and reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
• Provide support to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams, including invoice processing and payment activities, as required.
• Prepare and respond to government surveys and statutory reporting requirements.
• Assist with internal and external audits, ensuring timely, accurate, and well-documented responses to audit requests.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely and accurate financial close and Group reporting
• Strong balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations
• Compliance with tax filings and audit requirements

Requirements

Education

• Undergraduate degree in accounting is required
• Professional designation (CPA) or on path to obtaining CPA designation

Experience & Skills

• Prior Experience as an Intermediate Accountant with 3-4 years of experience mainly focused on general accounting in a Consumer Products Company. Fashion Industry Background helpful but not required
• Experience should be with an organization of substantial size $100M + annual revenue and more than 100 retail stores, preferred
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy with ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent analytical abilities: ability to summarize data and analyze results
• Team player with proven organizational skills; ability to handle several projects concurrently
• SAP experience is required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Annual discretionary corporate incentive bonus
• Competitive paid parental leave
• Generous employee discount to use on all your favorite L’Occitane en Provence product

L'Occitane en Provence offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits package. L’Occitane en Provence is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment, where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to grow. We seek positive-minded individuals who embody our core behaviors — Trust, Curiosity, Excellence, Impact — and who share our commitment to sustainability. We welcome applications from people of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, background, religions, beliefs, ability statuses, and all other dimensions of diversity. Employment may be subject to verification of references and background check investigation. If you believe your profile is a good match for this position, we invite you to apply even if you don’t fulfil every single listed qualification.