Senior Accounting Analyst

Groupe Dynamite, Inc Garage; Mount Royal; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-driven bonuses

Group retirement savings program

Flexible group insurance

Employee discount

Flexible vacation policy

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer in Montreal is seeking a Senior Accounting Analyst to manage the month-end closing process and assist with payroll liabilities. The ideal candidate holds a university degree in Accounting and a CPA designation, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential. The position offers a comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and flexible insurance options.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting.
• Organized and detail-oriented with good priority setting.
• Knowledge of IFRS standards is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage the month-end closing process including reconciliations.
• Assist with payroll liabilities and fixed asset accounts.
• Participate in process improvement projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Decision-making skills

Team player

Adaptability

Education

University degree in Accounting

CPA professional designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Great Plains

Job description

Overview

Groupe Dynamite Inc. (GDI) is a Montréal-based, public company held house of integrated omni-channel brands, designing and distributing accessible, trend-forward fashion for women since 1975.

Our mission of "Empowering YOU to be YOU, one outfit at a time" is brought to life through the GARAGE and DYNAMITE banners and represents the consumer-centric core of GDI's long-standing success as a leading retailer in North America.

Today, GDI operates nearly 300 stores across Canada and the United States, as well as shoppable brand experiences at Garageclothing.com and Dynamiteclothing.com.

Job Summary

The Finance team is looking for a Senior Accounting Analyst responsible for assisting with the month-end and year-end close. The ideal candidate will be results-oriented and have a strong desire to learn, be curious and strive for continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

You will be involved in our ongoing transformation from a traditional brick & mortar retailer to an omni-channel leader and tech-first fashion disruptor.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage the month-end closing process, including inter-company balances and analysis of variances;
• Maintain general ledger accounts by posting adjusting entries for ESOP, NCIB, RSU and DSU equity accounts as well as reconciling and posting IFRS 16 accounts;
• Assisting with analysis and reconciliation of payroll liabilities, prepaids, and fixed assets accounts;
• Record forward contracts and MTM on forward contracts;
• Work with the external auditors to ensure all requests are addressed on a timely basis to complete their audit;
• Monitor and record financial transactions according to company policies, providing guidance to other personnel;
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures;
• Assist in the testing of the weekly payment run;
• Ensure the monthly internal controls for your allocated sections are documented and uploaded to Workiva;
• Participate in the improvement & implementation of process improvement projects for accounting processes and internal control procedures;
• Various ad hoc assignments.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting;
• CPA professional designation;
• Minimum 5 years of experience;
• Adaptable and flexible in a changing environment;
• Organized and detailed-oriented, able to set priorities, develop work schedules, and monitor progress towards goals;
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills to evaluate alternatives and provide recommendations;
• Strong team player;
• Knowledge and experience with Great Plains, an asset;
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel;
• Knowledge and experience of IFRS standards, an asset.

At GDI, you will be part of a growing organization that understands the importance of investing in people and offers you:

• A comprehensive compensation package that includes performance-driven bonuses;
• A group retirement savings program with employer matching;
• Flexible group insurance with personalized coverage that meets your needs;
• An employee discount at Garage and Dynamite;
• Exclusive private sample sales;A flexible vacation policy;
• And more!

GDI has been repeatedly voted one of Montréal’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

Our promise…

No day will be like the last—we aim to be better today than we were yesterday. We are committed to employment equity.

Candidates that are retained will be called for an interview.