Analyst Accounting - Cost And Margin

At RONA, over 26,000 employees let their passion blossom every day. Our teams are driven by the desire to help people bring their projects to life and are committed to making a difference in the communities we serve.

We operate or service some 450 corporate and affiliated dealer stores. With a distinctive product and service offering and complementary store formats ranging from neighbourhood hardware stores to big box stores, our RONA, Lowe’s, Reno-Depot, and Dick’s Lumber banners are always looking for dedicated employees to help meet the needs of all DIYers and contractors.

You’ve got the talent? We’ve got the tools! Here, your work and ideas will contribute to building a flourishing organization. Your voice will always be heard and valued. You’ll find career opportunities that live up to your ambitions and be able to further develop your unique set of skills.

So if you’re looking to do what you love, we could be perfect for each other.

Our expectations

The Accounting Analyst acts as an expert in his/her field. You may be called upon to work in any of the following specializations based on your skillset: costs and margins, inventory, etc. You will contribute to the preparation and reliability of financial data, reconcile balance sheets and analyses expenses and explains budget variances. In addition, as an Accounting Analyst, you will support the team in the preparation of management reports and analysis.

Your role

• DC Cost allocation / capitalization to inventory
• Post month end accounting journal entries
• Reconcile Balance sheet accounts and ensure of their accuracy
• Work with FP&A, Store and DC operations, and logistics teams to explain variances
• Modify item average costs as required
• Supply Chain / Freights costs and accruals
• Balance store and Distribution center inventories at month-end
• Document and establish accounting reserves and provisions for their area of responsibility
• Responsible for Sales Return and Shrink reserves
• Reconcile annual corporate store physical counts
• Provide Support of Landed Cost and ELC vs ALC Analysis
• Analyze and resolve inventory costing and margin anomalies
• Determine and calculate month end accruals
• Account for In-Transit inventory
• Over/under true-up calculations and adjustments
• Resolve accounting issues with inventory movement from DC’s and stores
• Obsolescence reserves, write-offs and related Product Lifecycle accounting
• Analyze and explain variances vs budget, last year, etc..

The Qualifications We Are Looking For

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role
• Experience with accounting systems such as Oracle / EBS, an asset
• Sense of initiative and rigor
• Bachelor degree business administration, accounting or finance
• CPA designation, an asset
• Mastering Excel, advanced level
• Excellent analytical and synthesis skills
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork and multi-stakeholder collaboration skills
• Experience in the retail industry is an asset
• Ability to establish priorities in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment

By joining the RONA family, you’ll enjoy many benefits, such as:

• An employer that’s involved in the community
• Electric car charging stations
• Benefits: retirement savings plan, annual bonuses, student incentive program, etc.
• Promotion of work-life balance
• A fitness centre, sports activities, and showers
• A childcare centre that can accommodate up to 78 children
• A cafeteria with a delicious menu prepared by a dedicated chef, healthy options, as well as FARO Roasting Houses and Tim Hortons coffee stations
• And much more!
• Exclusive employee discounts, plus a 10% discount on store merchandise (at all Lowe’s Canada locations)
• Career growth opportunities within the company
• An inclusive and safe working environment

The masculine generic is used without discrimination and only in order to simplify the text. RONA is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, nationality, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.