SalonCentric Canada - Accountant

SalonCentric; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional beauty company is seeking an Accountant in Vaughan, Canada. The successful candidate will ensure financial accuracy through bank reconciliations and support month-end procedures. A CPA designation and 3 years of accounting experience are required. Applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with Sage 500 software. This role offers a dynamic work environment where attention to detail and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an accounting role, preferably in an audit firm.
• Experience in bank reconciliations.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform bank reconciliations for multiple accounts and currencies.
• Assist with month-end close procedures.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports.
• Collaborate with team members for smooth accounting operations.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Active Certified Public Accountant CPA-CA designation

Tools

Sage 500 accounting software

Job description

Accountant

SalonCentric is the premier national distributor of salon professional products in the U.S. Created by L'Oréal USA in 2008, with 585 SalonCentric stores and 260 StateǀRDA stores in the US. Today, SalonCentric is expanding in Canada, with its first presence in Ontario (2023), British Columbia (2024), and Quebec (2025).

Our vision is to inspire the Beauty Community to make the world a more colourful place. We are committed to developing an atmosphere where every member of our Beauty Community feels included, valued, and empowered, and where we can all share, learn, grow, and thrive. We do this by supporting social, environmental, and economic causes that support the entire professional beauty industry and our Beauty Community.

As an Accountant reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial records by focusing primarily on bank reconciliations while also providing support in other key accounting functions.

Key Responsibilities:

•Bank Reconciliation Focus:

oPerform bank reconciliations for multiple accounts and currencies

oInvestigate and resolve any discrepancies or outstanding items in a timely manner

oPrepare and post journal entries related to bank reconciliations

oMaintain accurate and organized records of all reconciliation activities

• General Accounting Support:

oAssist with month-end close procedures, including preparing journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations

oProvide support in preparing financial statements and management reports

oAssist with accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks as needed

oCollaborate effectively with other team members to ensure smooth accounting operations

Qualifications:

•Active Certified Public Accountant CPA-CA designation

•Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required

•Minimum of 3 years of experience in an accounting role preferably in audit firm.

•Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)

•Asset Hands-on experience with Sage 500 accounting software

•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

•Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

•Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment