Student, Accounting

Gildan Activewear Inc; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Benefits package

Job summary

Gildan Activewear Inc in Montreal is seeking a temporary General Accounting support to assist daily operations in the head office. The role reports to the Sr. Manager, Accounting and covers payables, G/L, and reporting tasks.

Responsibilities include processing invoices, vendor setup, supplier data maintenance, AP data entry, fixed asset reporting, and timely journal entries, with opportunity to contribute to special projects. Bilingual English/French required.

Qualifications

• DEC in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• Bilingual in English and French, written and spoken.
• Strong initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office: Excel, Word, Outlook; English support outside Quebec.

Responsibilities

• Verify integration invoices for accuracy, completeness, and compliance, and maintain integration files up to date.
• Support the new vendor setup and vendor creation process.
• Review and update supplier master data records.
• Assist with Accounts Payable data entry and related administrative tasks.
• Prepare fixed asset reports and maintain supporting documentation.
• Enter journal entries accurately and in a timely manner.
• Support with the preparation of reports and analyses, and support special projects as required.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Time management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

DEC in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Who we are

Gildan is a leading manufacturer of everyday basic apparel, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan®, Hanes®, Comfort Colors®, American Apparel®, ALLPRO™, GOLDTOE®, Peds®, Bali®, Playtex®, Maidenform®, Bonds®, as well as Champion® which is under an exclusive licensing agreement for the printwear channel in the U.S. and Canada. Together with our global team of dedicated employees, Gildan is united in its vision of Making Apparel Better®. Discover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at gildancorp.com.

The opportunity

Located at the Head Office in Montreal, the General accounting department manages all the day-to-day accounting operations (payables and general ledger) and reporting of the head office.

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Accounting, the incumbent will support the team with various accounting tasks.

This is a temporary position based at the Head Office in Montreal. The schedule is Monday to Friday with flexible working hours, ranging from a minimum of 7 hours to a maximum of 35 hours per week.

The role

• Verify integration invoices for accuracy, completeness, and compliance, and maintain integration files up to date.
• Support the new vendor setup and vendor creation process.
• Review and update supplier master data records.
• Assist with Accounts Payable data entry and related administrative tasks.
• Prepare fixed asset reports and maintain supporting documentation.
• Enter journal entries accurately and in a timely manner.
• Support with the preparation of reports and analyses, and support special projects as required.

The requirements

• Completed College diploma (DEC) in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Bilingual in English and French, both written and spoken.
• Strong initiative with demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook. This position requires proficiency in a language other than French to support customers, employees or markets located outside the province of Quebec or requiring services in a language other than French – mainly English.

What's in it for you

• Join a leader in apparel manufacturing with strong safety and environmental standards
• Be part of a diverse workplace with fun workplace activities
• Benefit from continuous training opportunities
• Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Find your fit with us

We are committed to ensuring that everyone, across every background and identity, feels respected, supported, and able to thrive. Come as you are and #FindYourFit at Gildan. Tailor the future of your own career.