Analyst, Accounting

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Please note that:

• Our Hybrid Workplace Policy establishes that associates need to have a reliable transportation to and from our corporate head office located in Boucherville (Quebec), to come to the office on a regular basis.
• We require all our head office associates to be proficient in French, spoken and written.

At RONA, over 22,000 employees let their passion blossom every day. Our teams are driven by the desire to help people bring their projects to life and are committed to making a difference in the communities we serve.

We operate or service some 425 corporate and affiliated dealer stores. With a distinctive product and service offering and complementary store formats ranging from neighbourhood hardware stores to big box stores, our RONA+, RONA, Réno-Dépôt, and Dick’s Lumber banners are well equipped to help meet the needs of all DIYers and contractors.

You’ve got the talent? We’ve got the tools! Here, your work and ideas will contribute to building a flourishing organization. Your voice will always be heard and valued. You’ll find career opportunities that live up to your ambitions and be able to further develop your unique set of skills.

So, if you’re looking to do what you love, we could be a perfect match

Our expectations

The Accounting Analyst acts as an expert in his/her field. You may be called upon to work in any of the following specializations based on your skillset: Purchase based or Sales and promotional based revenues. You will contribute to the preparation and reliability of financial data, reconcile revenues and analyze expenses and explain variances to plan. In addition, as an Accounting Analyst, you will support the team in the preparation of management reports and analysis.

Your role

• Determine and calculate month end accruals
• Analyze and explain variances vs budget, last year, etc..
• Work with Internal teams such as FP&A, Merchandising, the Affiliate / Dealer Store team as well as external customers such as Trade vendors
• Account for and reconcile Vendor Revenues (purchase and sales based) in accordance to vendor contracts and agreements in order to process and deduct claims
• Account for and reconcile Remittances to our Affiliate/Dealer stores based on agreements
• Manage vendor disputes related to revenue calculations / claims. Reconcile and manage appropriate adjustments when required
• Adjust vendor revenue accrual rates to inventory as required
• Analyze financial impacts and collaborate with merchandisers during vendors contract negotiation
• Adjust Margin / Profit and Loss as required and explain variances vs estimates
• Follow up with vendors for any missing information to complete revenue reconicliations
• Participate in procedure updates and revenue accounting projects as required
• Meet merchandising teams on a regular basis to review grad scale attainment, revise volume estimates and other revenue related discussions.

The qualifications we are looking for

• Bachelor degree business administration, accounting or finance
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role
• Experience in the retail industry is an asset
• Mastering Excel, advanced level
• Experience with accounting systems such as Oracle / EBS, an asset
• Strong communication skills, spoken and written.
• Excellent analytical and synthesis skills
• Ability to establish priorities in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
• Sense of initiative and rigor
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork and multi-stakeholder collaboration skills
• Our Hybrid Workplace Policy establishes that associates need to have a reliable transportation to and from our corporate head office located in Boucherville (Quebec), to come to the office on a regular basis.
• We require all our head office associates to be proficient in French, spoken and written.

By joining the RONA family, you’ll enjoy many benefits, such as:

• A fitness centre, sports activities, and showers
• A childcare centre that can accommodate up to 78 children
• A cafeteria with a delicious menu prepared by a dedicated chef, healthy options, as well as FARO Roasting Houses and Tim Hortons coffee stations
• Exclusive employee discounts, plus a 10% discount on store merchandise (at all RONA locations)
• Benefits: retirement savings plan, annual bonuses, student incentive program, etc.
• Electric car charging stations
• Career growth opportunities within the company
• An inclusive and safe working environment
• Promotion of work-life balance
• An employer that’s involved in the community
• And much more!

RONA is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, nationality, age, disability, or any other protected status.