Financial Accountant

Sonepar • Brampton, ON

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Sonepar Canada is an independent family-owned company with global market leadership in the business-to-business distribution of electrical, industrial and safety products and related solutions. In Canada, we are represented by 6 locally managed electrical and industrial distributors and have over 100+ locations with coverage in 9 provinces.
We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately-held electrical distributor. The Sonepar Group is present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees.
To explore and learn more about Sonepar opportunities, please visit www.career.sonepar.com
What’s In It For You?

You will be joining a market leader with over 40 years of experience to help you elevate your potential.
You will be working for the world's #1 privately held business to business distributor of electrical products and related solutions.
A chance to get involved in the forever growing electrical industry.
We house the largest inventory to better service our customers and deliver on sales commitments.
An opportunity for career development across many business departments within our organization.
Scope of the Position:

Based in our Brampton location and reporting to the Accounting Supervisor, this position is responsible for providing accurate and timely finance and accounting information, as well as accounting support as required.

Requirements

• University/College Education, with an accounting option; CPA designation an asset
• 5 years experience in a similar position, ideally in a retail or distribution business;
• Experience with financial close processes and financial statement preparation, good understanding of full-cycle accounting; knowledge in IFRS is an asset.
• The ability to analyze and summarize information to understand findings and issues;
• An analytical mind and detail oriented; inquisitive, with the ability to work conscientiously and consistently;
• Organization, communication, and team-work skills. Rigorous, adaptable, positive attitude/being proactive.
• Ability to work in close collaboration with a variety of individuals and groups;
• Strong computer skills including Office suite, Excel spreadsheets, Power BI.
• Experience with ERP systems, Infor SX, MS Power BI and Teams, & COGNOS is an asset

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries at Month End / Year End within established deadlines. Including accruals, reclassifications and adjustments
• Complete monthly account reconciliation and investigate discrepancies
• Accrual, calculation and distribution of monthly commissions
• Fixed assets reconciliation and reporting
• Provide some GL extractions/back-up for both the external and internal audits
• Reviewing bank reconciliations, analyze and investigate variances, post additional journal entries if needed
• Reviewing tax reconciliations, analyze and investigate variances, post additional journal entries if needed
• Any other requests from the Accounting Supervisor (cheque request, insurance, vehicles...)
• Assist in process integrity and improvements, including developing automated solutions
• Provide reports and financial analysis as required to senior/branch/operations managers to drive improved decision making
• Variance analysis
• Support Operations team and Branch Managers in day-to-day financial matters
• Special Projects as required

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible benefits program allowing you to choose from options that best fit you and your dependents’ needs. Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account & RRSP matching.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Career path
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Employee paid disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree