Senior Accountant

FIKA Company; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

FIKA Company is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage full-cycle accounting for its Retail Operations. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in finance, particularly within the multi-unit retail sector. This role demands strong organizational skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparation and presentation of reporting packages.
• At least 1 year of full cycle accounting experience.
• Strong organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead retail operations accounting and monthly close process.
• Prepare and analyze Store and Department level reporting.
• Ensure internal controls compliance in financial reporting.

Skills

Organization skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

MS Excel proficiency

Education

University Degree with professional accounting designation

3-5 years progressive finance/accounting experience

Tools

Microsoft D365

SQL

Greenline

COVA

Job description

Direct message the job poster from FIKA Company

Talent Acquisition Manager | Cannabis Industry | Retail Leader

About Us:

Founded in 2020, FIKA’s origin is a lifestyle brand redefining cannabis retail including flagship locations in Toronto’s Union Station and Distillery District. The FIKA Company is the home of 10 + Canadian retail banners, with over 200+ stores across Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, B.C., and Yukon. At FIKA we provide exceptional service in a variety of welcoming, intuitive, and diversified store environments, this has allowed The FIKA Company retail family to evolve into the destination for every type of cannabis consumer.

Title

Reports to

Accounting Manager – Finance & Reporting

Job Overview

The Senior Accountant will be accountable for the full cycle accounting functions for our Retail Operations and Store Support Centres with the objective of delivering a high level of accuracy, integrity and timeliness. They will be a key liaison with various functions in the business including Operations, Construction and Design and Merchandising. Additionally, the Senior Accountant will ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of financial information in supporting our weekly and monthly accounting close process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead retail operations accounting, monthly close and financial reporting process, including management analysis.
• Support operations accounting team in the preparation of the monthly analysis.
• Completion of Balance Sheet reconciliation.
• Preparation and analysis of Store and Department level period reporting.
• Assist AP with invoice coding review activities for assigned departments and business lines.
• Preparation of working papers for the monthly internal reporting packages, including analytical commentary.
• Assist in the preparation of working papers for the quarterly and annual financial audit.
• Ensure internal controls compliance in assigned accounting and financial reporting activities.
• Participate in special projects in the Finance area and provide ad hoc financial analysis, as required.
• Preparation of input tax remittances and liaison with applicable tax authorities.
• Support Accounting and Integration of acquisitions and other transactions.
• Such other duties and functions as the Company may assign from time to time.

Competencies and Requirements

• Experience in the preparation and presentation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages.
• Excellent organization skills and written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable representing the accounting team with expertise and authority in areas accounting.
• Handles department and store cost centre level accounting and reporting.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities.
• Experience working with large volumes of data.
• Ability to work in fast paced ever changing environment with a proven track record of successfully juggling conflicting priorities.
• MS excel proficient - experience with pivots, VLOOKUP’s and excel formulae. Experience with SQL and other analytical tools also an asset.

Education, Training and Experience

• University Degree with professional accounting designation.
• Minimum of 3-5 years progressive finance/accounting - with at least 1 year of full cycle accounting experience.
• Advanced knowledge of internal controls and finance/business best practices.
• Experience in a multi-unit retail or consumer goods distribution environment is preferred.
• Advanced level knowledge of Microsoft desktop applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Experience with Microsoft D365, Greenline and/or COVA is preferred.
• Group and Multi Banner experience will be an added advantage.

The FIKA Company respects the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Inclusion to us means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths.

*Thank you for your interest and application, only those selected for next steps will be contacted.*

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Retail

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