Senior Inventory Accountant

Luxottica; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in vision care, Luxottica is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage inventory-related financials, contribute to brand initiatives, and ensure compliance. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and have strong analytical and communication skills, with 3+ years of experience in a relevant role.

Benefits

Health care benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Accounting required.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end duties like journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Prepare analytical reviews for inventory-related General Ledger accounts.
• Maintain Internal Controls for compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organization

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Oracle

SAP

JDA

HFM

Job description

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Requisition ID : 892141

Position : Full-Time

If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and Target Optical, and leading e-commerce platforms.

Our portfolio of more than 150 renowned brands span various categories, from frames, lenses and instruments to brick and mortar and digital distribution as well as mid-range to premium segments. Our Shared Services Team, accompany and enable others within the EssilorLuxottica collective to achieve their targets. They keep people and projects running smoothly, ensuring every part of our business is provided for and well taken care of.

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GENERAL FUNCTION

The Senior Accountant performs accounting, forecasting, and internal reporting for all inventory-related balance sheet and select income statement accounts for retail, wholesale and distribution entities. In addition to performing traditional accounting activities, the Senior Accountant provides subject-matter expertise to brand / corporate initiatives, including, among other things, new system implementations, preparation of various reports and analyses for management and other departments within the company.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs all assigned month-end duties, including journal entries, account reconciliations and other reporting schedules.
• Leverages system knowledge to prepare analyses to support management initiatives and audit requests.
• Accurately estimates and calculates capitalizations and reserves for month end close.
• Prepares quarterly inventory forecasting and monthly cost of merchandise variance analysis.
• Provides subject matter expertise for inventory-related matters on projects and in support of other departments including, but not limited to, Finance, Field Management, Loss Prevention, Payables, Product Group, Sales Audit, Store Operations, Distribution Centers and LOM.
• Performs analytical reviews for inventory-related General Ledger accounts.
• Maintains proper Internal Controls to ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley.
• Assists in special projects as requested by management.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• 3+ years of relevant work experience
• Strong analytical / problem solving skills
• Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Solid organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Willingness and ability to be a self-starter, taking the initiative to solve problems / pursue business opportunities
• Ability and desire to successfully accomplish personal and business goals
• Makes sound business decisions and acts with integrity
• Effectively manages personal time and effort to achieve necessary administrative tasks
• Constructively challenges the process and takes the initiative to search for opportunities to grow, improve and innovate
• Demonstrates leadership skills through ownership of projects

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of Oracle, SAP, JDA, HFM

Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and / or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off / vacation, and various employee discounts.

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, EssilorLuxottica will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email [e-mail].

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.

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