Job : Junior Accounting Specialist (Continuous improvement)
Reports to : Manager, Financial Performance
Location : Montreal, QC
In constant growth and expansion, we are always on the lookout for entrepreneurial individuals who want to push boundaries – Join BESTSELLER, where fun & collaboration are always on the agenda!
We’re searching for someone with a passion for numbers and a talent for optimizing every process they encounter.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Under the guidance of the Financial Performance Manager, you will be our key person for transforming repetitive tasks into efficient processes using technology tools. You'll play a crucial role in improving financial processes for our team, participating in modernization projects, and helping to implement automation solutions.
Some of your responsibilities:
- Analyze existing processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency.
- Participate in implementing automation tools to streamline repetitive tasks.
- Ensure accuracy and compliance of financial data in automated systems.
- Collaborate with finance and technology teams to identify automation opportunities.
- Conduct tests on automated processes and adjust parameters as needed.
- Help document new processes and train team members on automation tools.
- Support daily accounting operations (data entry, reconciliations, verifications).
- Contribute to ad hoc tasks as required by the team or special projects.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE
Does this job description sound like a fit so far? Great! We’re looking for the right person for this role. To impress our recruiter, make sure you meet the following criteria:
- Degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- Knowledge of accounting software and automation tools (e.g., Advanced Excel, FCC, XL Cube).
- Tech-savvy and quick to learn new tools.
- Ability to collaborate with various teams to gather information and share recommendations.
- Sharp skills in analysis, decision-making, and problem-solving.
- Adherence to high standards of ethics and confidentiality.
- Excellent knowledge of excel, including macros and technical skill to develop new tools.
- Attention to detail and precision in your work.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE
At BESTSELLER, we care about your career and well-being. Besides joining a fantastic team, you’ll enjoy:
- Comprehensive insurance from day one, a voluntary savings plan, and a laptop.
- 3 weeks of vacation, 5 "recharge" days, and 11 public holidays to rest and recharge.
- Flexible hours and half-days off on Fridays until the end of the year for the perfect work-life balance.
- The option to work from home one day a week for added comfort.
- A paid lunch every Wednesday to relieve you from meal prep stress the night before!
- Access to a free virtual health platform 24/7 for instant consultations with health professionals! #WellbeingFirst
- 50% discount in our stores to treat yourself to your favorite fashion items.
- Invitations to exclusive events organized by the BESTSELLER Social Club.
- A brand-new office in Villeray: a modern space with unlimited snacks and coffee to keep your energy high.
We can't wait to read you, talk to you and see you!
We review applications on an ongoing basis and reserve the right to take down the advertisement, when our candidate is found. We are committed to diversity and provide equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of sex, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender identity.
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BESTSELLER is an international fashion company with brands such as JACK and JONES, VERO MODA, ONLY and JACK & JONES. BESTSELLER operates both its own chains / stores as well as we have a large number of retailers on the market. As an employee of BESTSELLER, you become part of our family. We offer a developing and exciting workplace with a high pace where we all work together towards common goals. Our philosophy and our values are important to us, we work hard and strive to be the best but always in a humble way. BESTSELLER Canada began in 2004 and currently works with ten of our brands. JACK & JONES is our sole retail presence in Canada, while VERO MODA, ONLY, ONLY & SONS, SELECTED FEMME/HOMME, PRODUKT, NOISY MAY. NAME IT, JJXX and JACQUELINE DE YOUNG are part of our wholesale distribution. Our office in Montreal is the centre of BESTSELLER’s North American operations and the workplace of almost 100 of our colleagues. Overall, BESTSELLER Canada has approximately 600 colleagues, including our distribution centre and almost 52 JACK & JONES stores.