Retail Accountant - Home Health Care (Contract Pos

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 Home Health Care (contract position)     SUMMARY   Reporting to the Manager, Home Health Care Accounting, the HHC Accountant will be directly responsible for providing accounting services to a set of Shoppers Home Health Care stores.     DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES            Responsible for the accounting function for 27 Shoppers Home Health Care Stores (additional stores may be added as they are opened/acquired)          Reconcile all accounts on a period basis for the same set of stores, including A/R control account to the Store A/R sub-ledger and the Rental/Demo Assets Control accounts to Store Rental/Demo Assets sub-ledger          Prepare all necessary journal entries to record additions, disposals and depreciation of Rental/Demo Assets          Analyze Allowance for Bad Debts requirements for all SHHC stores on a period basis and prepare and upload all necessary journal entries to record changes in Allowance          Review Store Financial statements prior to period end close to ensure accuracy          Investigate Store queries regarding their Financial statements          Prepare and enter period end adjusting and accrual journal entries          Prepare period end Reporting Packages for SHHC senior management and Corporate accounting submissions (i.e. white book)          Perform Variance Analysis on P&L accounts at each period-end          Prepare periodic Sales commission reporting          Perform Store Inventory count reconciliations for the same set of stores          Monitor interface of sales data into Spam          Prepare year-end schedules as specified by External Auditors          Ensure Financial reporting deadlines are met          Any additional analysis or project work as requested by the manager     QUALIFICATIONS         Minimum 3 years Accounting experience       Proficient with office 97 particularly with MS Word and Excel       CA/CMA/CGA designation would be an asset       Advanced abilities in Excel would be an asset       Lawson experience would be an asset       SDM and/or SHHC store experience would be an asset       For internal applicants: Please note, staff cannot be approached directly for the purpose of recruitment/interviews without prior knowledge of the Associate or Department Head.  A minimum of four (4) weeks notice must be provided unless otherwise agreed upon by the Associate or Department Head. Please apply through this link:: Apply Here

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