Job Description

Retail Accountant (Bilingual)
Posted: 08/02/2010 by Shoppers Drug Mart

Language Skills: French [ Fluent ], English [ Fluent ]

Job Type: Permanent Region:

Toronto - ON

Shoppers Drug Mart is one of the most recognized and trusted names in Canadian retailing. The Company is the licensor of full-service retail drug stores operating under the name Shoppers Drug Mart (Pharmaprix in Québec). With over 1,000 Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmaprix stores operating in prime locations in each province and three territories, the Company is one of the most convenient retailers in Canada.

At Shoppers Drug Mart, we have always remained true to our belief that the root of our success lies with our people. We pride ourselves on the quality and commitment of our employees who thrive on exciting challenges.

RETAIL ACCOUNTANT (BILINGUAL)

SUMMARY

Reporting directly to the Manager, Simply Pharmacy/Murale Accounting, the incumbent is responsible for providing accounting services to a set of Shoppers Simply Pharmacy and Murale stores. The incumbent is also responsible in communicating and coordinating the inventory schedules to SDM/Pharmaprix/Simply Pharmacy/Murale stores.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes Sales, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and other required journal entries for assigned stores.
• Communicates inventory schedules to SDM/Pharmaprix/SimplyPharmacy/Murale stores and coordinates special scheduling requests.
• Prepares accurate bi-weekly Payroll in Powerpay and ensures timely submission.
• Prepares period end and quarterly package reports ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Reviews sales, margin, count, analysis and reporting processes to identify and implement process improvements and increase efficiencies.
• Reconciles and analyzes Weekly Invoice Statements on a weekly basis.
• Coordinates with Retail Accountants and store contacts on Physical Inventory preparation.
• Coordinates with Retail Accountants on Bank Reconciliation issues.
• Creates necessary financial models to ensure accurate ad hoc reporting and to provide recommendations.
• Performs and reviews complex period end GL reconciliations reporting to ensure accuracy and quality of reports.
• Responds to telephone and email inquiries to provide advice and resolution of accounting issues or concerns as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post secondary education in Business, Accounting, and Finance. Mid point completion of CGA or CMA would be an asset.
• At least three years, finance, accounting, business or equivalent experience
• Requires an understanding of inter-related work processes to be able to adapt to differing assignments.
• Provides routine information to coordinate the assignments and work procedures of others.
• Professional manner, tact, diplomacy and discretion in dealing with colleagues including senior management.
• Draws on a number of known options to solve problems and to develop improvements.
• Adaptable to set and prioritize work with varying exceptions. Able to work with diverse personalities and styles.
• Communicates with clarity, verbally and in one on one or group situations, or over the telephone.
• Communicates well in writing by composing clear documents; facility with editing and/or proof-reading is required
• Computer skills to produce reports, documents and presentations. Knowledge several software packages.
• Business acumen - knowledge of accounting guidelines, principles and procedures.

To apply to this opportunity, please follow the link below and submit your resume directly online:
http://www.candidatemanager.net/shoppers/sdm_iframe.html