Senior Accountant (Contract)

L'OCCITANE Group (B Corp); Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading personal care company in Toronto is seeking a Senior Accountant to prepare timely financial reports and support the accounting department's operations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in accounting, a CPA designation or in progress, and 3-4 years of experience in general accounting within a sizeable consumer products company. This role requires strong analytical and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience focused on general accounting in a Consumer Products Company.
• Experience with substantial size companies ($100M+ annual revenue).
• Fashion Industry background helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare journal entries and maintain supporting documentation.
• Support intercompany processes and corporate tax filing.
• Contribute to preparation of cash forecasts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical abilities

Organizational skills

SAP experience

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Excellent communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in accounting

Professional designation (CPA)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for preparing timely and accurate financial reports, maintaining accurate financial records, and providing a more advanced, detailed, and in-depth financial analysis to support decision-making. This role is integral to the success of the team, assisting with the day-to-day operation of the accounting department by continuously providing guidance, training, and support to team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely posting of transactions in compliance with IFRS standards.
• Prepare journal entries and maintain appropriate supporting documentation.
• Support intercompany processes, including recharges, payments, and reconciliations.
• Manage the preparation and filing of property tax, and sales & use tax returns.
• Assist with corporate tax filing requirements and sales tax audits.
• Contribute to the preparation of cash forecasts and related cash management activities.
• Review and analyze open purchase order reports to ensure proper accruals and closure.
• Assist with transfer pricing documentation and compliance requirements.
• Assist in preparing and reconciling balance sheet accounts.
• Support the Accounts Payable (AP) team with invoice processing and payment functions as needed.
• Prepare and respond to government surveys and annual statutory reports.
• Provide support for internal and external audits, ensuring timely and accurate responses to audit requests.

Key Performance Indicators

• Timely closing of the accounting period.
• Timely Group reporting.

Requirements

Education

• Undergraduate degree in accounting is required
• Professional designation (CPA) or on path to obtaining CPA designation

Experience

• Prior experience as a Sr. Accountant with 3-4 years of experience mainly focused on general accounting in a Consumer Products Company. Fashion Industry background helpful but not required
• Experience should be with an organization of substantial size $100M+ annual revenue and more than 100 retail stores, preferred

Skills

• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy with ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent analytical abilities : ability to summarize data and analyze results
• Team player with proven organizational skills; ability to handle several projects concurrently
• SAP experience is required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Personal Care Product Manufacturing

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