<p>The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the finance and accounting operations in a retail environment by managing daily bookkeeping, data entry, and administrative accounting tasks. Reporting to the VP Finance & Administration, this position plays a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, including those related to sales, inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and banking activities. Additional responsibilities include month-end close procedures, preparation of financial reports, and supporting budgeting and forecasting processes.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process supplier invoices, verify accuracy, and ensure on-time payments</li><li>Match purchase orders and delivery documentation to invoices</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies</li><li>Record daily retail sales and customer payments</li><li>Support customer billing and collections as needed</li><li>Reconcile daily cash, credit card, and electronic deposits from retail locations</li><li>Prepare and record bank deposits</li><li>Complete monthly bank reconciliations</li><li>Reconcile inventory balances between point-of-sale and accounting systems</li><li>Assist with periodic stock counts and variance analysis</li><li>Maintain accurate cost and pricing records</li><li>Enter journal entries and perform month-end closing procedures</li><li>Prepare supporting documentation for financial reporting</li><li>Organize and maintain filing systems for financial documents</li><li>Assist leadership with ad hoc projects and reporting requests</li><li>Communicate effectively with store management, suppliers, and internal teams</li><li>Ensure compliance with established accounting policies and procedures</li></ul>

<p><strong>Qualifications & Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline preferred but not required</li><li>1–3 years of hands-on experience in accounting or bookkeeping, ideally within the retail or e-commerce sectors</li><li>Familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, or NetSuite, as well as point-of-sale (POS) systems</li><li>Demonstrates strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy</li><li>Solid understanding of basic accounting principles</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data entry tasks</li><li>Excellent organizational and time management skills</li><li>Effective communication and problem-solving abilities</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>***Please note that this role is an in-office role***</strong></p>

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