Accounting Analyst
EssilorLuxottica View all jobs
- Montreal, QC
- Training
- Full-time
Store #: EC0289 HW - Administration-HWDRUM
Position:Full-Time
Total Rewards:Recognized as an industry leader in assistive technology, HumanWare's mission is to develop solutions that enable people living with a visual impairment and vision loss to develop their potential and maintain their autonomy.From electronic magnifiers to talking GPS to braille devices, our products have helped more than a million people worldwide to see things differently and gain independence. With over 150 employees, our multidisciplinary approach is supported by our teams in electronics, mechanical and software engineering, operations management, manufacturing and logistics, sales and marketing, customer experience and administration. Founded in 1988, HumanWare is a Canadian company with international reach, and has been part of the EssilorLuxottica group since 2013. Looking to make a difference?HumanWare is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of world-class vision care products, including iconic eyewear, advanced lens technology and cutting-edge digital solutions. Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.GENERAL FUNCTIONThis role is essential to the efficient operation of accounting activities within the Business Unit. The Accounting Analyst supports the team in streamlining financial processes, contributes to monthly closings and budget variance analyses, and ensures accurate and reliable financial information. They will also be responsible for managing accounts payable and receivable for specific subsidiaries.JOB DESCRIPTION
- Support the Accounting Manager with month-end processes, including account reconciliations, report preparation, and financial analysis
- Prepare journal entries for each subsidiary
- Review cost of goods sold and validate monthly sales
- Monitor and ensure accurate pricing in the system
- Reconcile inventory with the General Ledger and track demo inventory transactions across entities
- Prepare R&D and design tax credit files, as well as reports for internship-related tax credits
- Monitor prepaid expenses and manage bank transfer payments
- Perform bank reconciliations in Great Plains for multiple entities
- Participate in accounting process standardization initiatives
- Provide backup support for accounts payable and receivable as needed
- Process invoices, ensuring accuracy of pricing, quantities, taxes, and other charges
- Contact customers regarding overdue accounts and arrange payments; generate overdue reports for management
- Record accounts payable, match invoices with goods receipts, and code entries in the system
- Produce accounts payable aging reports, identify due payments, and notify supervisor
- Verify and process corporate credit card and employee expense accounts
- Diploma in business administration with a focus on Finance or Accounting with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
- Technical Skills: Fully bilingual in French and English, enabling effective collaboration with international and cross-functional teams and clients. The ideal candidate is proficient in the Microsoft Office suite and Dynamics GP as well as SAP Concur.
- Behavioral Skills: The ideal candidate is autonomous and customer-focused, with excellent verbal and written communication skills. They manage priorities effectively, handle multiple tasks, work well in a team setting and demonstrate strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills with sound judgment.