Position Summary The Trade Deduction Analyst / The Accounting Analyst / Financial Analyst (flexible title) will support accurate and timely financial processing with a primary focus on retailer deductions, accounts receivable reconciliations, accruals, customer chargebacks, and month-end support. The role requires strong analytical judgment, disciplined follow-through, and the ability to work with internal teams, retailers, and principals to investigate discrepancies and resolve account issues efficiently.

2 flex days a week on site in Markham, ON.

Key Responsibilities Process retailer deductions in accordance with customer agreements, company financial policies, and established procedures. Reconcile retailer deductions and customer account balances by verifying transactions, reviewing supporting documentation, and comparing system reports to the general ledger. Prepare and maintain monthly accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules. Assist with month-end principal statements and respond professionally to internal and external inquiries regarding deductions, accruals, reconciliations, and account balances. Investigate freight discrepancies, pricing issues, deductions, and customer chargebacks; identify root causes and coordinate with internal departments and customers to resolve disputed claims. Perform day-to-day accounting transactions, including verifying, classifying, coding, and recording transactions accurately and on a timely basis. Provide backup support to the Accounts Payable team, including invoice processing, coding, and payment preparation during absences and peak workload periods. Support interim and year-end audit processes by preparing schedules, compiling documentation, and responding to audit information requests. Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal control requirements. Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy, efficiency, documentation quality, and issue-resolution turnaround times. Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, preferably within the distribution, wholesale, consumer goods, or related industries. Strong understanding of accounting principles, bookkeeping, accounts receivable, and accounts payable processes. Experience processing customer deductions, chargebacks, accruals, reconciliations, and month-end activities is highly preferred. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to investigate discrepancies independently and recommend practical solutions. Comfortable working with high-volume transactions and repetitive processing while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with retailers, principals, sales teams, accounting colleagues, and management. Demonstrated investigative mindset with the ability to research discrepancies, review supporting documentation, identify root causes, and follow issues through to resolution. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, and data analysis. Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. Self-motivated, dependable, and capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

Ideal Candidate Profile Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy when handling financial data and customer account activity. Persistent and resourceful in researching discrepancies, deductions, and disputed claims. Organized and responsive, with the ability to balance routine processing tasks and investigation-based work. Professional communicator with a customer-service mindset and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. Proactive, accountable, and committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

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