Accounting Analyst - Montréal, Canada - Groupe Vision New Look Inc

Groupe Vision New Look Inc

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Montréal, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About New Look Vision Group

New Look Vision Group, headquartered in Montreal, Canada, is the
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leading provider of eye care products and services across Canada and is
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rapidly expanding in the United States.

The Group has retail sales of optical products which can be grouped into four principal categories:

Prescription and non-prescription eyewear-
Contact lenses-
Sunglasses-
Accessories
Under the current leadership team, The Group has achieved outstanding operating and financial success. Since 2013 The Group's store network has increased from 70 to 477 locations, primarily by way of acquisition.
As such, the Group is seeking an organized and motivated Accounting Analyst who will play an active role in the accounting department.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Manage month-end closing of various banners including review and analysis of the financial statements Act as a liaison between the month end close and the FP&A partner of the banner in charge Manage 2-3 accounting analysts including setting clear performance expectations and ensuring they are completing their tasks and meeting all deadlines Leads process Analysis & improvements for various finance function for both business and system processes Assist in monthly shareholder reporting analysis for reporting manager Assists in the integration of newly acquired businesses in other finance functions & systems with the accounting managerReview the Importation/validation of sub system interfaces Ensure the complete and accurate capture and processing of financial data of all banners Review Bank reconciliations performed by the team Review monthly journal entries (prepaids, accruals, fixed assets) Ensures all financial data is posted to the GL (integrity of balances) Review GST/QST returns filling completed by the team Leader of all our insurance claims & coordinate with our insurance broker Insurance renewal for our network Overview statements received from government (Revenu Quebec, CRA) & Tax instalments General ledger maintenance - fiscal period maintenance Participate in the preparation of work files for the financial year end and the month-end Generate ad hoc reports on demand Perform procedural audits & other ad hoc work
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED- CPA designation preferable 4-5 years of accounting experience or similar position Bilingual - French and English spoken and written Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Knowledge of Great Plains an asset or ERP system Able to meet deadlines Adaptability and flexibility - as company is growing strongly Strong analytical and organizational skills with an attention to detail Experience in the retail sector is an asset Team player & ability to multi task Autonomous and responsible Strong communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills Ease working with financial systems Acts as an Ambassador of Groupe Vision Newlook Inc. in their attitude and actions Demonstrates organizational and time management skills