Analyst, Accounting - Supplier Revenus

Please note that:

• We require all our head office associates to be proficient in French, spoken and written.
• Our Hybrid Workplace Policy establishes that associates need to have a reliable transportation to and from our corporate head office located in Boucherville (Quebec), to come to the office on a regular basis.

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: Purchase based or Sales and promotional based revenues. You will contribute to the preparation and reliability of financial data, reconcile balance sheets accounts, analyze expenses and explain variances to plan. In addition, as an Accounting Analyst, you will support the team in the preparation of management reports and analysis.

Your role

• Analyze and explain variances vs budget, last year, etc..
• Analyze financial impacts and collaborate with merchandisers during vendors contract negotiation
• Post month end accounting journal entries
• Follow up with vendors for any missing information to complete revenue reconicliations
• Account for and reconcile Vendor Revenues (purchase and sales based) in accordance to vendor contracts and agreements in order to process and deduct claims
• Adjust Margin / Profit and Loss as required and explain variances vs estimates
• Work with Internal teams such as FP&A, Merchandising, the Affiliate / Dealer Store team as well as external customers such as Trade vendors
• Adjust vendor revenue accrual rates to inventory as required
• Manage vendor disputes related to revenue calculations / claims. Reconcile and manage appropriate adjustments when required
• Document and establish accounting reserves and provisions for their area of responsibility
• Meet merchandising teams on a regular basis to review grad scale attainment, revise volume estimates and other revenue related discussions.
• Participate in procedure updates and revenue accounting projects as required
• Account for and reconcile Remittances to our Affiliate/Dealer stores based on agreements
• Determine and calculate month end accruals
• Reconcile Balance sheet accounts and ensure of their accuracy

The Qualifications We Are Looking For

• Sense of initiative and rigor
• Bachelor degree business administration, accounting or finance
• Excellent analytical and synthesis skills
• We require all our head office associates to be proficient in French, spoken and written.
• Our Hybrid Workplace Policy establishes that associates need to have a reliable transportation to and from our corporate head office located in Boucherville (Quebec), to come to the office on a regular basis.
• Experience in the retail industry is an asset
• Ability to establish priorities in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
• Experience with accounting systems such as Oracle / EBS, an asset
• CPA designation, an asset
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role
• Mastering Excel, advanced level
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork and multi-stakeholder collaboration skills

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

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

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.