Bilingual (French) Accounting Clerk
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Bilingual Accounting Clerk assists in the day-to-day operation of the Finance Department by performing accounting duties including the processing of transactions for the benefit of the Company and our corporate stores. Provide management information to make key decisions. Assist with communicating with stores and vendors in Quebec in French, and communicate with others in English.
Duties and Responsibilities
Daily reconciliation and tracking of deposits (cash, debit, credit) to POS data and bank account, including follow up on discrepancies.
Bank and float reconciliations and processing of retail sales data, purchases and expenses, including follow up with stores
GL account reconciliations, variance analysis and some purchase order analysis.
Matching, precisely coding and inputting of invoices, and ensuring all invoices are approved and processed per Company guidelines and vendor terms in a timely manner.
Assistance with monthly financial reporting and analysis.
Assistance with initial preparation of and subsequent monitoring of annual budgets.
Assistance with year-end audit working papers.
Other relevant tasks as determined and required by management.
Education & Skills
Fluent in English and French, both written and verbal
1-2 years working experience using general accounting principles and exercising high levels of attention to detail
1-2 years working experience using flexibility, initiative, good judgement and discretion with a pride of ownership over assigned responsibilities
1-2 years working experience using time management and problem-solving skills in order to achieve goals
1-2 years experience working under pressure and meeting deadlines, in a fast paced and dynamic professional environment
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Experience with Microsoft Navision is an asset
Detail-oriented approach with the ability to multi-task and manage large volumes of data
Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal and customer service skills