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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in retail, multi-entity, or high-volume environments
• Demonstrated expertise in month-end close, financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP, including ASC 842 lease accounting and fixed asset accounting
• Experience with ERP systems; ability to troubleshoot and support system enhancements
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency (pivot tables, complex formulas, data modelling)
• Proven experience supporting or leading audit preparation and interacting with external auditors
• Demonstrated ability to mentor or train team members

Nice To Haves

• CPA credential or active progress toward CPA
• Experience with Power BI, Power Query, Power Pivot, or data warehouse reporting tools
• Background in sales and use tax compliance or multi-jurisdictional tax filings
• Exposure to new store accounting and operational accounting in a multi-location retail model
• Experience driving process improvements within accounting operations

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute monthly and quarterly close activities in accordance with GAAP, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and internal financial statements
• Analyse and explain budget-to-actual variances and period-over-period changes, providing clear, actionable insights to leadership
• Manage accounting activities related to new store openings, relocations, and monthly rent and occupancy cost analysis across all retail locations
• Oversee lease accounting under ASC 842, including evaluation of new and modified contracts and maintenance of accurate fixed asset records
• Prepare, file, and analyse multi-jurisdictional sales and use tax returns; proactively identify discrepancies or risk areas
• Lead the annual audit process by coordinating with external auditors and preparing supporting schedules and documentation
• Identify and implement improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability within accounting processes and ERP systems
• Mentor and support accounting team members as part of the succession path toward Accounting Manager
• Partner with the Accounting Manager and VP of Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analyses

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Referral bonuses up to $1,000
• Eligibility for company profit-sharing programme