Accounting Analyst (Shared Services)

In this role you will:

• Serve as a key member of the Accounting Shared Services team, supporting financial accuracy and operational efficiency. 
• Perform daily audits of store transactions, analyze and resolve out-of-balance issues, and complete timely reconciliations and correcting entries.
• Coordinate with other teams to ensure transactions are reflected accurately in the financial systems. 
• Escalate issues to the proper departments and follow through to resolution.
• Take the lead reviewing and assessing existing accounting operational processes. 
• Analyze root causes of issues and recommend improvements through automation, standardization, and advanced analytics.
• Support and document various ERP, Financial systems and other tools enhancement initiatives to further streamline the financial process end to end. 
• Build and perform testing scripts, identify and track issues. 
• Track project progress and prepare summary reports and findings for accounting management team.
• Execute, implement projects and monitor the processes from end-to-end.
• Prepare policy and procedures, review and provide recommendations for standard operating procedures and ensure documentation is current.
• Support, document and track the accounting operations issues, troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data reconciliation through ERP and legacy financial systems during monthly close.   
• Preparation of ad-hoc analysis and special projects as requested.            

The Qualifications and Experience we like to see:

• University/College Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• Ideally have 2- 3 years of experience in a similar position.
• Strong conceptual, problem solving, relationship building and time management skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Strong communication (written and verbal), attention to detail and ability to quickly learn various tasks.
• Advanced skills in Excel (power query, pivot tables, v-lookups), Word, Outlook
• Experience with Oracle and Cadency would be an asset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable training the Finance/Accounting team with new processes.
• Ability to foster collaborative, cross departmental relationships to meet common objectives.

Why members of our Corporate team love working at Sleep Country Canada/Dormez-vous?:

• This is not a job but a CAREER with opportunities for growth and advancement
• Diverse and inclusive work environment
• We will invest in you and provide extensive training, mentoring and continuous development
• Access to training and development platforms
• Full medical, dental benefits and a Deferred Profit Sharing Program
• Annual Wellness Credit of up to $250.00 for any products/services that improve your health and well-being, i.e., health assessments, nutrition counselling, hiking shoes, a yoga outfit or fitness equipment!
• Associate Discount Program where you will be able to enjoy some of the world’s best sleep products
• Maternity/Parental leave top up benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement Program that covers professional AND personal development
• Long service awards, celebrations and other social events
• Associate Referral Program
• Paid day off to volunteer at your local charity of choice
• Recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures in 2023 by Waterstone Human Capital

Additional Information

This is a current open position.  The salary range for this position is $55,000-$65,000 annually.  Actual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions and the local labor market.

Our recruitment process incorporates various screening technologies, which may include AI, to screen for employability or suitability. Human recruiters review all applications.

Inclusion & Belonging

We are committed to building a company culture of inclusion and diversity where differences are embraced and valued, this allows us to better understand and meet the needs of our customers and the communities we serve. We want to ensure every job applicant is treated fairly and with respect regarding race, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Upon request, accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process.