Accounting analyst

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I am looking for an accounting analyst for my client, a company in the food and distribution sector. This is a permanent, hybrid role based in Brossard.

Reporting to the finance department, the successful candidate will play an active role in monthly closing activities, carry out financial analyses, and perform reconciliations of balance sheet and income statement accounts. They will also participate in various projects aimed at process optimisation and continuous improvement in finance and accounting.

The role also involves preparing and submitting various reports required to comply with certain tax and regulatory obligations, particularly within a North American context.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Contribute to the monthly closing process, including:

- Preparing and posting recurring journal entries
- Performing balance sheet account reconciliations
- Posting provisions
- Bank reconciliations and necessary adjustments
- Processing entries related to finance costs
- Managing sales tax documentation with various partners
- Preparing certain tax returns and forms
- Producing reports required by the authorities
- Analysing balance sheet accounts and income statement items
- Producing various financial and management reports
- Participating in the improvement of processes and internal controls
- Collaborating on various projects

PROFILE:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Accounting/Finance) and at least 1 year’s experience, or a Diploma of College Studies (DEC) in Accounting and at least 5 years’ relevant experience;
• Experience in the manufacturing sector and/or the agri-food industry is an advantage;
• Experience in tax reporting and compliance, an asset;
• Relevant accounting experience, gained in the private sector and/or within an accountancy firm;
• Knowledge of US sales tax legislation is an asset;
• Ability to collaborate and build good relationships with other team members;
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, critical thinking and attention to detail;
• Ability to adapt to change and identify areas for improvement;
• Proficiency in handling large datasets in Excel;
• Good communication skills, both written and oral;
• Bilingual: French and English (proficiency in both languages to interact with stakeholders in Canada and the United States).