Senior Accountant

Lush Handmade Cosmetics; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent cosmetics retailer in Vancouver is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage financial operations, financial statements, and compliance. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and at least 5 years of accounting experience. The role offers a hybrid work model with a salary between $80,000 - $90,000 CAD, including benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, including 2+ years in industry.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (ASPE experience an asset).
• High integrity and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Coordinate the preparation of financial management reports.
• Reconcile and maintain intercompany transactions.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

DAX

Power BI

Analytical abilities

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Proactive approach

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation

Job description

LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics is a rapidly growing, Canadian‑based retailer and manufacturer known worldwide for its unique bath and beauty products, effective skin and hair care, personalized customer service, environmental activism and a fun and funky store atmosphere. We are dedicated to the practices of fair trade sourcing and supporting sustainable communities as well as giving back to organizations in the areas of animal rights, human rights and environmental conservation.

LUSH is a global enterprise with retail shops in +50 countries focused on producing creative and indulgent cosmetics and bath products using only the freshest organic fruits and vegetables, pure essential oils, and safe synthetics. We are dedicated to the practices of fair trade sourcing and supporting sustainable communities. Lush's ethical charter empowers every employee to play a role in leaving the world Lusher than we found it. We are looking for someone to join our Finance team as a Senior Accountant.

Senior Accountant is responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, assisting with the needs of the business and ensuring the day‑to‑day operations flow smoothly. This includes verifying that general ledger accounts are reconciled and compliance and reporting requirements are met with accuracy and timeliness. This role works closely with the accounting team to meet the needs of the business.

Core Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements on a timely basis
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
• Prepare, review and approve journal entries as needed for month and year end close transactions
• Prepare and review monthly account reconciliation resolving accounting discrepancies and irregularities as needed
• Liaise with other departments to analyze financial results and forecast future expenditures
• Coordinate the preparation of the monthly financial management reports, supporting schedules and commentary for submission to stakeholders
• Present month‑end results and variance analysis to management and stakeholders
• Assist and coordinate the interim and year end audit process
• Monitor and support taxation issues to ensure compliance
  Support the tax team with worksheets to help with the filing of US and Canadian income tax return and tax audits as needed
• Develop and maintain financial databases
• Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
• Analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems
• Prepare technical accounting memos to assess the impact of new initiatives
• Work with other departments who supply information to the finance department, and assist with other department's needs as it relates to finance
• Reconcile and maintain intercompany transactions
• Provide supervision and mentorship of the Junior Accountant and Accountants
• Assist with ad‑hoc tasks as required

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or active CPA candidate
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, including 2+ years in industry
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (ASPE experience an asset)
• Advanced Excel, DAX, and Power BI skills
• A keen eye for detail and strong analytical abilities
• Strong work ethic with a proactive, self‑motivated approach
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• High integrity and professionalism; a model of honesty, openness, and transparency in every dimension of your role

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in retail or manufacturing environments

We thrive with a diverse company culture, celebrating the uniqueness of our staff, and are committed to inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Compensation and Benefits

$80,000 - $90,000 CAD, plus benefits

Job Details

Job Type: Regular, Full Time

Location: Vancouver, Hybrid – Ability to work from the office three days per week (Mondays, Tuesdays, & Wednesdays)

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