Senior Accountant

Skechers Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global footwear brand is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee accounting policies in accordance with GAAP. The role involves complex analysis, monthly close processes, and supporting audits. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in finance or accounting, 3-5 years of experience, and strong knowledge of US GAAP. This full-time position is based in Mississauga with a compensation starting at $95,000.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the month-end close process.
• Support quarterly and year-end audit processes.
• Drive process improvements and efficiencies.

Skills

General Ledger Reconciliation

Accounting Software

Account Analysis

GAAP

Journal Entries

QuickBooks

General Ledger Accounting

Accounting

Account Reconciliation

SOX

Microsoft Dynamics GP

NetSuite

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field

CPA license preferred

Public accounting experience preferred

Job description

Reporting to the Controller the Senior Accountant will be responsible for accounting policies and procedures in accordance with GAAP and SEC requirements focused on the companys sales and FP&A work streams.

This role requires strong partnership and collaboration with the supply chain FP&A and various Corporate teams to deliver accurate accounting financial reporting processes and internal controls. This highly visible role performs complex analysis and technical accounting functions to gather analyze interpret record and present financial data and contributes to the development and implementation of best practices and process improvements across global accounting and financial reporting processes.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS

• Assist with the month-end close process by preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Support with interim quarterly and year-end audit processes including responding to internal and external auditors as required.
• Support forecasting and annual planning efforts understanding key financial drivers and variances and providing decision support analysis including communicating with business partners.
• Support the lease administration process as required.
• Research and analyze transactions to ensure accuracy and resolve differences.
• Responsible for more complex accounting areas requiring precision and judgement including ensuring accuracy of revenue recognition inventory costing valuation reserve calculations and significant estimates.
• Drive process improvements and efficiencies for areas of responsibility.
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly and annual financial reporting
• Ensure accounting practices are in compliance with US GAAP and company policy.
• Escalate issues and present recommendations to management.
• Maintain effective internal controls identify risks and related control changes.
• Participate on company projects and initiatives including systems implementation and testing.
• Perform other duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelors degree in finance accounting or related field

3 - 5 years of relevant accounting experience

CPA license preferred

Public accounting experience preferred

Excellent oral and written communication skills across all levels of an organization

Strong knowledge of US GAAP

Self-starter who owns work and is highly detail oriented

Flexible with the ability to work independently and within a team environment

Compensation range starting at $95000.

About Skechers

Skechers (NYSE : SKX) a global Fortune 500 brand develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear apparel and accessories. Developing comfort technologies is the foundation of all we do delivering stylish innovative and quality products. Serving over 180 countries and territories Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores e-commerce and digital stores and through our more than 5200 company-and third-party-owned retail locations. Headquartered in Southern California with offices and distribution centers around the globe Skechers has spent 30 years helping people of all ages look and feel good.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Skechers is an equal opportunity employer and as such Skechers is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Skechers employs and treats any and all applicants and employees on the basis of merit qualifications and competence. No question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excusing an applicant from consideration for employment.

Reasonable Accommodation

I understand that Skechers makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees if requested unless to do so would pose an undue hardship in accordance with applicable legislation. It is your responsibility to notify Human Resources if you require a reasonable accommodation to fulfill the essential functions of your job.

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

General Ledger Reconciliation,Accounting Software,Account Analysis,GAAP,Journal Entries,QuickBooks,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,Account Reconciliation,SOX,Microsoft Dynamics GP,NetSuite

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1