Accountant

Responsibilities

• Reconcile daily cash activity for a broad network of retail locations, researching mismatches and resolving exceptions in a timely manner.
• Import armored carrier cash collection data and record related accounting entries accurately within financial systems.
• Prepare and post month-end entries related to cash shortages and cash in transit for store operations across North America.
• Collaborate with store operations teams to investigate cash variances, track open items, and drive issues to resolution.
• Support new store launches by coordinating payment processing setup, cash collection arrangements, banking needs, and opening cash funds.
• Review invoices from cash collection vendors, confirm billing accuracy, and address discrepancies with service providers when needed.
• Oversee administration of the corporate credit card program, including user support and issue resolution.
• Complete bank reconciliations within monthly close timelines and follow up on outstanding reconciling items until cleared.
• Manage accounts payable payment runs and record recurring direct debit activity to ensure suppliers are paid correctly and on schedule.
• Identify opportunities to improve controls, streamline workflows, and enhance the efficiency of treasury and payables processes.

Requirements

• Prior experience in treasury, cash management, or accounting within a multi-site or retail-focused business environment.
• Strong background in journal entries, general ledger activity, and account reconciliation processes.
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to work with formulas, pivot tables, and large data sets.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving ability with a careful, detail-oriented approach to financial data.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with operations teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Capability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience supporting accounts payable activities, payment processing, or bank-related transactions.
• Familiarity with corporate tax, sales tax, or related accounting support functions is a plus.