Junior Accounting Analyst

Metro Supply Chain Group; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain solutions company in Montreal is seeking an Accounting Analyst to support the finance department's operations and reporting cycles. The role involves month-end processes, cash flow management, and sales tax preparation. Ideal candidates should have a degree in finance or accounting and at least 3 years of relevant experience. This position offers benefits including medical coverage and retirement savings programs.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Retirement Savings Program with company match

Employee Appreciation Day

Company sponsored social events

Qualifications

• 3 years of similar experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Involve in month-end activities, including preparing journal entries.
• Perform reconciliation of all intercompany operational accounts.
• Prepare and file monthly sales tax remittance reports.

Skills

Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office, Excel

Financial record maintenance

Cash flow forecasting

Education

Degree in finance, accounting or related field

Job description

Overview

JOin our team

Metro Supply Chain is a strategic supply chain solutions partner to some of the world’s fastest growing and most reputable organizations. For 50 years, it has excelled at tailoring integrated, data-driven solutions, fueled by advanced systems and technology, that fulfill complex and challenging distribution needs. Managing 19 million square feet operating out of more than 175 sites across North America and Europe with a team of 9,000, it is one of Canada’s largest privately owned supply chain solutions companies. Metro Supply Chain is a 2024 winner of the Canada’s Best Managed Companies program, recognized for its strategic expertise, culture of innovation and commitment to its people and local communities.

Summary

Reporting to the Director of Corporate Accounting, the Accounting Analyst plays a key role in supporting the finance department’s daily operations and monthly reporting cycles. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing a variety of financial transactions, ensuring timely reconciliations, and preparing standard or ad-hoc reporting.

Responsibilities

Month-end

• Involve in month-end activities, including preparing journal entries.
• Perform reconciliation of all intercompany operational accounts receivable and payable balances.
• Perform reconciliation between AR subledger and GL.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Prepare Intercompany invoicing.
• Reconcile credit card statements (Master Card, Amex) and prepare the journal entries.

Cash-flow

• Perform cash application
• Daily follow-up of cash balances
• Assist the Treasurer with cash-flow forecasting.

• Prepare the bank deposit (cheques)
• Prepare the daily deposit list.
• Process certain payments (corporate tax; sales tax, etc) on the banking or governmental platforms and post them in accounting system.

Sales tax

• Prepare and file monthly sales tax remittance reports for all Canadian entities.
• Support governmental sales tax audit.

Other tasks

• Configure the customer into F&O.
• Prepare Statistics Canada surveys as well as other governmental surveys.
• Ad-hoc duties as required to support to corporate finance team.

Education & Experience

• 3 years of similar experience
• Degree in finance, accounting or related field
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office, Excel

Why Join Us

• Work in an environment where safety is our first priority
• The opportunity to build a career with a growing company
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Life and disability insurance
• Wellness programs to support your family’s well-being
• A Retirement Savings Program with a company match
• Company team wear allowance
• Employee Appreciation Day
• Company sponsored social events
• Community volunteering

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building and fostering a diverse workplace where people feel included and valued. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Should you require accommodation for a special ability or need during the recruitment process, please reach out to a member of our Human Resources Team.