Accounting Analyst

Sales Audit and Inventory Control Analyst

Our client is a well‑established, multi‑location retail organization based in the Montreal area. They are looking to add an Accounting Analyst to support data accuracy, strengthen controls, and help improve end‑to‑end transaction visibility across systems. This role sits at the crossroads of Finance, Operations, and Technology and is ideal for someone who enjoys investigating issues, understanding how transactions flow, and driving practical process improvements.

Role Overview

The Sales Audit and Inventory Control Analyst plays a key role in ensuring the integrity of sales, payment, inventory, and receivables data. You will investigate discrepancies, support reconciliations, and work closely with cross‑functional teams to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions. The environment is fast‑paced and evolving, with a strong focus on automation and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Review sales audit exceptions and analyze variances across systems

• Investigate discrepancies by tracing transaction flows from point of sale through payment processing, inventory, accounts receivable, and financial records

• Validate data consistency between POS systems, inventory tools, payment platforms, and the general ledger

• Identify root causes related to process gaps, system configuration, timing issues, or operational execution

• Support operational reconciliations including deposits, credit cards, third‑party providers, and clearing accounts

• Contribute to inventory control activities, including validation of posting logic and follow‑ups related to counts or system setup

• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, IT, and store teams to resolve issues and improve controls

• Document workflows and support audit requirements when needed

• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve reporting accuracy

Process Improvement and Projects

• Reduce reliance on manual spreadsheets through better tools and standardized workflows

• Strengthen controls and documentation around variance analysis and reconciliations

• Improve visibility into transactional data to support faster, more accurate reporting

• Participate in system optimization and operational improvement initiatives

Candidate Profile

• Experience in sales audit, retail finance operations, inventory control, reconciliations, or financial systems support

• Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail

• Solid understanding of how transactions impact the general ledger and balance sheet

• Comfortable working across multiple systems and reconciling different data sources

• Strong Excel skills; exposure to reporting or automation tools is an asset

• Clear communicator who can work effectively with operational, technical, and finance stakeholders

• English required; functional French considered an asset

Work Environment

This is a weekday role in a hybrid environment with regular in‑office collaboration. The organization offers a stable setting, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth within a team focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume along with a brief note highlighting their experience with reconciliations, exception analysis, and investigating transaction flows across systems.