Accounting Analyst

CARQUEST Canada is looking for a dynamic, analytical, and detail-oriented Accounting Analyst to join our Finance team! This full-time hybrid role is based out of our Bolton, Ontario head office (3 days onsite, 2 days remote). If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving problems, and want to make a meaningful impact across Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain — we’d love to meet you.

• Consulting with Trade Vendors and internal teams globally to navigate payables and Receivables processes/policy and improve transaction efficiency
• Ensuring timely, accurate, and complete Trade Vendor payables with zero holds
• Preparing month-end accruals, allocations, gross margin analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Analyzing operational performance against budgets and key metrics
• Responding quickly to business unit inquiries with data-driven insights
• Enhancing internal procedures to reduce errors and improve workflow efficiency
• Assisting with financial forecasts, annual corporate plans, and ad-hoc reporting
• Leveraging data tools to identify opportunities and support continuous improvement
• Collaborating and participating as a key member of the Canada Finance team and cross-functional partners

• Exceptional with MS Office, especially advanced Excel modeling
• Skilled in communication and able to articulate insights clearly
• Experienced with data mining, BI/reporting tools, and financial systems (Oracle preferred)
• Analytical, resourceful, and confident in decision-making
• Strong at prioritizing deadlines and adapting to shifting priorities
• A self-starter who excels both independently and collaboratively
• Knowledgeable in P&L, balance sheets, and core financial/audit concepts

• 3+ years as an Accounting Analyst (Retail/CPG experience is a strong asset)

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, or Accounting
• Working toward CPA designation (preferred)

• Hybrid work flexibility
• Exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Impactful work that supports nationwide and global operations
• A collaborative, people-focused finance culture

If this sounds like the right next step in your career, click Apply and join a team that’s driving operational and financial excellence across Canada.