Senior Accountant

Job summary

The Senior Accountant will manage the full accounting cycle, including GL, AP, AR, and month-end closing processes. They will also analyze financial data, prepare reports, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business objectives.

Job details

Job Summary MINISO Canada is currently expanding and we are looking for an Senior Accountant to support our finance operations across multiple store locations and corporate functions. Work Location: North York, ON Salary Range: Starting from $60,000 per year, commensurate with experience Responsibilities: Manage and oversee the full accounting cycle, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and reconciliations. Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timely completion. Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations. Analyze financial data and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. Monitor cash flow and support treasury management activities. Review and reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and intercompany transactions. Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Support external audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance requirements. Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Merchandising, Retail Stores, and Management to support business objectives. Mentor and provide guidance to junior accounting staff when required. Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal control procedures. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA designation completed or in progress is strongly preferred. Minimum 4-6 years of progressive accounting experience, including full-cycle accounting responsibilities. Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting principles and financial reporting processes. Experience with month-end and year-end close procedures. Advanced proficiency in Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Power Query preferred). Hands-on experience with ERP/accounting systems such as SAP, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, QuickBooks, or similar. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience in retail, distribution, wholesale, or multi-location environments is considered an asset.

What you’ll do

The Senior Accountant will manage the full accounting cycle, including GL, AP, AR, and month-end closing processes. They will also analyze financial data, prepare reports, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business objectives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and have 4-6 years of progressive accounting experience. A CPA designation is strongly preferred, along with advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems.

Listed skills

• ERP systems · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• General Ledger
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Month-end closing
• Financial reporting
• Cash flow monitoring
• Treasury management
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Variance analysis
• Audit support
• Tax filings
• Excel
• ERP systems
• Internal controls
• Communication
• Vlookups
• Account Reconciliation
• Full Cycle Accounting
• Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Operational Efficiency
• Organizational Skills
• Business Objectives
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Variance Analysis
• Accounting Cycle
• Accounting
• Standard Accounting Practices
• Accounting Systems
• Accruals
• Annual Reports
• Balance Sheet
• Internal Controls
• Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Treasury Management
• Finance
• Pivot Tables And Charts
• External Auditing
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Statements
• Interpersonal Communications
• Problem Solving
• Merchandising
• Netsuite
• Operations
• QuickBooks (Accounting Software)
• SAP Applications
• Tax Preparation
• Wholesaling

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Retail
• Management & Leadership
• Accountant
• Accountant (General)
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors