Senior Specialist Accounting

OSL Retail Services; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Specialist in Accounting to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in financial reporting, manage month-end processes, and work closely with external auditors. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. With a competitive salary and a supportive workplace culture, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their career in accounting while contributing to a people-focused organization.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Vacation accrual

Supportive workplace culture

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in an accounting role with strong knowledge of financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end closing and perform reconciliations.
• Complete financial reports and liaise with external auditors.
• Support accounting process review and implement improvements.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Reporting

Microsoft Excel

SAP

IFRS

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

University degree in Business Administration, Commerce or Accounting

Enrollment in CPA

Tools

ERP System (SAP)

Job description

Overview

It’s an exciting time to be at OSL Retail Services, working for a people focused company that’s at the top of its game. The momentum we’ve generated in recent years with our commitments to client customers, innovation, business results, and an entrepreneurial spirit has created energy, enthusiasm, and engagement among our employees that is pushing us to new heights. And we’re on the lookout for talented people who share our vision and values and want to join us in this journey.

The Company:

OSL was established in 2012 in Mississauga, Ontario, to provide clients with customized designed sales solutions in retail, direct sales, merchandising and customer acquisition. Our culture is our foundation. Passionate employees, great customer service and long-term relationships are all built upon that foundation. We value people, passion, honesty, respect, and integrity. Our Vision is to be the premier sales organization in North America by enriching the lives of all people and the communities we live in. Our Values are, Belonging, Collaboration, Responsibility, Passion, Over Achievement, and Innovation.

The Position: (Contract)

We are currently seeking a Senior Specialist Accounting to backfill for2 months. In this fast-paced department, the primary responsibilities involved in this role include Financial Reporting, Accounting process analysis and implementation, AR management and GL Reconciliation. The incumbent will also be required to assist with various tasks related to month-end closing as well as quarterly that inform annual audits.

What you’re responsible for:

• Manage FI month-end closing schedule and perform necessary reconciliations and analysis complete GFIS submission

• Complete HQ Financial Reports including FSCS (Financial Self Control System), GCPS (Global Consolidated Package), ICMS (Internal Control Management), and FHC (Financial Health Check)

• Liaison with the external auditor (PwC) and follow up / complete items on PBC list (prepared by client)

• Support and provide analysis for the Risk Management Team with accounting related items

• Cooperate with Operating teams for the accounting process review and implementation as requested

• GL Reconciliations, analysis and reporting as required by management and HQ

• Daily AR Clearing/Cash Applications and process improvement through mentoring/training AR Specialists

• Owner of the Recycling Process: Collect & validate e-waste collection fees on customer invoices and make submission to recycling organization on monthly basis

• Provide updated recycling program to Business Operation Centre, Credit department, Pricing team and also Sales team to provide guidance on EHF process

• Monitor recycling programs in SAP with pricing team to make sure correct pricing is reflected on customer invoice

• Liaison with the recycling auditors on provincial recycling remittance and complete requested items

• Back up for fixed asset and cash management process

• Ad hoc reports as required

  To join our team:

• University degree (Business Administration, Commerce or Accounting) preferred

• Enrollment in CPA is an asset

• 3-5 years in an accounting role

• Experience with an ERP system (preferably SAP) is an asset

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and ERP (SAP preferable)

• Knowledge of IFRS

• Ability to work under pressure while meeting tight deadlines and month-end overtime with minimal supervision

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

• The ability to plan, organize, collaborate and work on multiple tasks

• Strong attention to detail

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Ability to adapt to change and manage competing priorities

  What we offer:

• A competitive base salary of $75K to $80K per annum, plus bonus and other perks

• Vacation accrual earned and paid out per pay bi-weekly

• A supportive workplace culture and work environment

  If this sounds like you and you’re excited to be a member of our team, please apply now. We thank all interested applicants; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted. This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check.

  Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

  OSL is committed to an inclusive workplace that does not discriminate against race, nationality, religion, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply.

Job LocationsCA-ON-Mississauga

Job Post Information* : Posted Date1 day ago(4/30/2025 3:25 PM)

ID 2025-84328

of Openings 1

Job Code OSL-CA01

Category Corporate : Entreprise

Type Corporate Team: équipe des affaires