Bilingual Accountant (English/French) – B2B Retail
Bilingual Accountant (English/French) role in Waterloo, specializing in general accounting operations from A to Z within a B2B retail environment. The position covers a broad range of finance functions and requires complete fluency in both English and French.
- General Ledger Management: Oversee daily entries, reconciliation, and accuracy of the general ledger for all company transactions.
- Full-Cycle Accounting: Manage accounts payable and receivable, handle monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities.
- Account Reconciliation: Perform accurate account reconciliations, ensuring alignment with internal financial records and correction of discrepancies.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare routine and ad hoc financial statements and reports to support internal decision-making and compliance needs.
- Tax Reporting: Support the preparation and timely filing of tax returns, ensuring adherence to local tax regulations relevant to the B2B retail sector.
- Cost Accounting: Contribute to analysis and reporting of product and operational costs as needed by the business.
This role interacts regularly with other finance professionals, operational staff, and management, requiring strong organizational abilities and proficiency working in a bilingual environment. Responsibilities include ensuring the integrity of financial data and supporting the business’s compliance and reporting objectives.
We are looking for candidates who thrive in dynamic B2B retail environments and bring a demonstrated passion for delivering excellence in general accounting. The ideal individual will possess at least three years of relevant accounting experience, showcasing a solid understanding of end-to-end accounting processes and principles.
- Bilingual proficiency: You communicate confidently and professionally in both French and English, enabling seamless collaboration across diverse teams and clients.
- Detail-oriented mindset: You are meticulous in your work, consistently ensuring accuracy and integrity in all financial matters.
- Analytical and principled: You have a strong sense of ethics and consistently approach challenges with logical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- General ledger expertise: You are well-versed in general ledger management, able to oversee and maintain accurate financial records with a high level of autonomy.
- Adaptability: You excel in fast-paced settings, remaining organized and effective when managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
- Collaborative spirit: Your approach is team-oriented and proactive, contributing solutions and supporting colleagues to achieve shared goals.
- Bonus competencies: Experience with cost accounting, financial reporting, account reconciliation, or tax reporting will be considered valuable assets.
We value individuals who are trustworthy, resourceful, and eager to further develop their accounting expertise within a growing company.
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