Accounting Analyst

Groupe Dynamite is a leading fashion digital retailer with two brands at the heart of our success, Garage and Dynamite. With over 300 stores in Canada and the U.S., and more than 4,000 people, we have been making our mark on fashion since 1975.

Our core strengths are rooted in our team, our innovation and our customers. We are proud to hire and retain aspirational leaders who are driven to achieve great things and are recognized for their entrepreneurial spirit.

Job Summary:
The Finance team is looking for an Accounting Analyst to be responsible for assisting with the month- end and year- end close. The ideal candidate will be results-oriented and have a strong desire to learn, be curious and strive for continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

You will be involved in our ongoing transformation from a traditional brick & mortar retailer, to an omni-channel leader and tech-first fashion disruptor.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the month-end closing process, including inter-company balances and analysis of variances;
• Maintain general ledger accounts by reconciling adjusting entries for fixed assets, prepaids; assisting with analysis and reconciliation of payroll liabilities;
• Work with the external auditors to complete their audit by providing the required information;
• Monitor and record financial transactions according to company policies, and provide guidance to other personnel;
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures;
• Participate in the improvement & implementation of process improvement projects for accounting processes and internal control procedures;
• Various ad hoc assignments.

Qualifications:

• University degree in accounting;
• CPA professional designation;
• Minimum 2 years of experience;
• Adaptable and flexible in a changing environment;
• Organized and detailed- oriented - able to set priorities, develop work schedules, monitor progress towards goals;
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills to evaluate alternatives and provide recommendations on business issues;
• Strong team player;
• Knowledge and experience with Great Plains, an asset;
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel;
• English written and spoken – French written and spoken.

Over and above a competitive salary and bonus plan, registered retirement savings, and flexible group insurance with personalised coverage that meets your needs, you will be at the forefront of a growing organisation that understands the importance of investing in people.

You and your family can enjoy our employee discount at Garage and Dynamite, private sample sales throughout the year and many other exciting perks, including a very flexible vacation program.

Our promise…
No day will be like the last—we aim to be better today than we were yesterday. We are committed to employment equity.

Candidates that are retained will be called for an interview.