Senior Financial Accountant

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: $68,000–$82,000 per year

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Financial Accountant to join our growing retail finance team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will oversee day-to-day accounting operations while supporting budgeting, inventory financial reporting, and business performance analysis across multiple retail locations.

This role is ideal for an experienced finance professional who enjoys both operational accounting and developing analytical skills that contribute to strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations

• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate recording of financial transactions.

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and month-end adjustments.

• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card transactions, and balance sheet accounts.

• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, review reconciliations and ensure accurate integration into the general ledger.

• Assist with payroll-related reconciliations and government remittances.

Retail Finance & Inventory

• Reconcile inventory movements with sales and purchasing records.

• Monitor inventory valuation, shrinkage, and cost of goods sold (COGS).

• Prepare weekly and monthly retail sales reports by store and product category.

• Support stock count reconciliation and investigate inventory discrepancies.

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports.

• Assist in annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting exercises.

• Analyze sales trends, gross margins, and operating expenses against budget.

• Develop Excel dashboards and KPI reports to support business decisions.

• Identify process improvements that enhance financial accuracy and efficiency.

• Analyze financial statements, operating results and variances, and provide financial recommendations to management to support business decisions.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and internal controls.

• Support external audits by preparing schedules and supporting documentation.

• Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with Canadian accounting standards.

• Develop and maintain accounting, cost reporting and internal control procedures to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.

• 3–5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, preferably in retail, wholesale, or multi-location operations.

• Strong understanding of full-cycle bookkeeping and month-end close.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, financial reporting).

• Experience with an ERP or accounting system (Business Central, Sage Intacct, NetSuite, QuickBooks, or similar).

• Experience with inventory accounting is considered a strong asset.

• Working toward a CPA designation is an asset but not required.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.

• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced retail environment.

• Clear communication skills when working with operations, purchasing, and store managers.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus

• Hybrid work flexibility

• Health and dental benefits

• Professional development support

• Opportunity to progress into Financial Analyst or Finance Manager roles