Corporate Accountant

Who We Are

At Grand & Toy, we're more than just a supplier, we're a trusted partner to businesses across Canada. With over a century of experience, we've built a legacy of delivering innovative solutions in office supplies, furniture, technology, cleaning products, and facility management. We strive to empower organizations by simplifying procurement, streamlining operations, and providing tailored solutions that drive success. We pride ourselves on exceptional service, sustainable practices, and creating value for businesses of all sizes.

As a leader in the industry, we're committed to fostering strong relationships, reducing costs, and helping our clients build smarter workplaces. Internally, that means building strong, respectful relationships with our people and our partners, too.

About the Role

As Corporate Accountant, you’ll play a central role in Finance, supporting a broad range of activities that keep our business running smoothly. You’ll partner with vendors, Supply Chain, internal business units, and our Parent Company to manage, coordinate, and record key financial activity, including inventory, vendor rebates, and lease accounting. It’s an ideal role for someone who wants wide exposure and a real impact on the business.

Who You Are

• CPA Designated Accounting professional
• Accounting & Controls Expert – Strong experience in corporate or public accounting with hands‑on ownership of general ledger, reconciliations and cash accounting.
• Technically Strong – Solid understanding of GAAP, fixed asset accounting, and statutory tax reporting (Sales, Environmental/Recycling, Property).
• Detail‑Oriented & Organized – Comfortable managing high‑volume transactions and tight deadlines with accuracy and strong documentation.
• Analytical Problem‑Solver – Able to investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, and recommend practical solutions.
• Systems‑Savvy – Proficient with ERP/financial systems and Excel; interested in using technology to improve processes.
• Collaborative Partner – Builds effective relationships across Finance, Operations, Payroll, IT, and external partners; communicates clearly with financial and non‑financial stakeholders.
• Continuous Improver – Proactively looks for ways to streamline, standardize, and strengthen financial processes and controls.

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting:

• Support the company’s Financial Close process including preparing entries, reviewing expenses to ensure completeness and accuracy for responsibility area, and supporting Finance Management to ensure all entries comply with policy and standards
• Back up to Accounting Manager for Financial Statement preparation (Power BI) and Close process
• Review, Reconcile, and provide analysis on assigned Balance sheet accounts monthly, including investigation and resolution of source issues. Identify Risks and present to Finance team quarterly.
• Responsible for Intercompany activities with parent and sister companies, working with other departments to validate charges, resolution of discrepancies, recording expenses, and confirmations. Develop processes and participate in Project teams relating to Intercompany Cross border activities such as Private brand and Customer Specific inventory, transfer pricing etc.
• Finance partner and solutionist for Sales, Supply Chain and Merchandising for all Sales and Margin discrepancies and financial adjustments including Accounting Standards process & policy guidance.
• Lease Accounting activities in accordance with FASB842, working with Parent company Lease Admin to properly record and report ROU Lease Obligations.

Inventory Accounting:

• Record Financial entries, Analyze, and liaise with business partners regarding inventory valuation, including but not limited to: Product Aging and obsolescence reserves, Inventory Shrink, and Sales order Corrections and Cost adjustments impact on financials
• Prepare periodic financial reports & commentaries, including balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries for all Inventory related activities
• Business partner to Sales and Supply Chain on guidance for Sales and Order Corrections to ensure special orders and adjustments align with Accounting policies and Standards.
• In collaboration with Supply Chain management and Loss Prevention, conduct annual physical counts, analyze and report results and Control risks, and record financial impact of variances.

Vendor Rebates:

• Communicate with vendors to facilitate collection of outstanding receivables, account reconciliation and variance resolution for Rebates, Allowance, Bid Costs and other program monies per contracts.
• Maintain the ERP system Vendor Allowance module and the Vendor contract program master listing, in coordination with the Merchandising business partners, ensuring vendor agreement information is complete and correct, and all eligible funds are being accounted for.
• Partner with Merchandising and Inventory team to monitor and identify opportunities to achieve growth tiers and incremental margin.
• Reconcile vendor income, receivable and provision accounts and prepare KPI, performance and vendor profitability reporting
• Partner with Pricing team to ensure accurate recording and collection of Vendor Bid Costs

Process Improvement, Internal Control and Special Projects:

• Support Financial Controls by Reviewing, Documenting and Evaluating current Finance Inventory and other Accounting processes and policies to ensure “best practices” are optimized and identify opportunities to streamline and improve existing practices and mitigate business risks.
• Participate in special projects and provide ad hoc financial analysis as required by the Finance group or business partners
• Work closely with the IT function to identify and implement system improvements and optimization

What Grand & Toy Offers

At Grand & Toy, we're committed to helping you thrive, professionally, financially, and personally. As part of our team, you'll enjoy a rewarding career with exceptional benefits, growth opportunities, and the support you need to succeed.

Here’s what Grand & Toy offers:

• Competitive Base Salary – based on experience, with a hiring range of $80,000 to $90,000
• Comprehensive Benefits Package – Health, dental, vision, and wellness programs.
• Matching RRSP Contributions – Flexible retirement savings plan.
• Learning & Development – Access to training programs and initiatives to help you grow your career.
• Exclusive Perks – Associate and corporate discounts, plus rewards programs for eligible positions

We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Ready to Apply?

Join Grand & Toy and take your career to the next level with a company that values your expertise in corporate accounting, rewards your achievements, and supports your growth every step of the way.

Our recruitment team uses AI tools to help source candidates, but all screening and selection decisions are made by humans. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.