Senior accounting analyst

Maison Birks•Montreal, QC

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

Established since 1879, Birks is a luxury jewelry store whose reputation is built on quality, exclusivity, unique design, and excellence in service. We pride ourselves in offering meaningful experiences and in building intimate relationships with each one of our clients. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Accountant, CPA to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, with experience in the retail industry. The senior accounting analyst will participate in the financial month-end close process, reconcile and analyze financial data, and prepare financial reports for various stakeholders as well as support the tax compliance.

Requirements

CPA certification required, Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
Minimum 4–5 years of experience, including accounting firm experience; industry experience (2+ years) considered an asset.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Hands-on experience with sales tax filings, income tax compliance support, and tax audits is a strong asset.
Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel, advanced.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; team-player
Ability to adhere to tight deadlines and multi-task; highly organized; proactive
Ability to apply professional judgment
Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
Solid knowledge of US GAAP, preferred and/or IFRS.
Good knowledge of sales tax and income tax regulations
Bilingual (French and English); spoken and written
Proficient level of English is required, in particular to communicate on a regular basis with employees outside of Quebec.

Responsibilities

Support month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
Prepare accounting memos and provide guidance on transaction treatment under US GAAP.
Analyze financial results against budget and partner with teams to resolve discrepancies.
Assist with external financial reporting, consolidations, audit coordination, and supporting documentation.
Prepare financial analysis, reports, and presentations for senior leadership and the Board.
Support sales tax and income tax compliance, filings, audits, and liaise with external advisors.
Assist with budgeting and forecasting, providing analysis and insights.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and regulatory requirements.
Support cross-functional projects and ad-hoc requests as needed.