Accountant,Senior Job Montréal area,Montreal Province de Québec Canada,Accounting

Position: Accountant, Senior/CAN
Location: Montreal

6520 Abrams, Saint-Laurent, Quebec H4S 1Y2 Canada

Why Oatey?

Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries, with a commitment to delivering quality, building trust and improving lives. Today, Oatey operates a comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network comprised of industry leading family of companies:
Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, Oatey Canada, William H. Harvey, Masters, Contact, Belanger, Lansas, and Durgo.

At Oatey, we're doing big things — and by joining us, you'll have the chance to do big things too. You can build a strong career in an innovative, inclusive, high-performance environment, with the confidence that your company cares — about you, our customers and our world. Ready to make an impact in a place where you matter?

Position Summary:

As the Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the financial health and performance of the business. You will lead core accounting activities, including month-end reporting, financial analysis, standard costing, and Accounts Payable, while partnering with site leadership to provide insights that drive informed business decisions. This hands-on role also offers the opportunity to support process improvements and provide guidance to one direct report.

Position Responsibilities:

Participate in the month-end close and reporting process, including required analysis.

Prepare and review balance sheet and P&L account reconciliations.

Manage Fixed Asset accounting.

Handle Accounts Payable activities, including invoice processing and payment preparation.

Reconcile bank accounts monthly.

Perform purchase price variance calculations and standard cost updates.

Provide financial analysis, including margin and cost analysis, to support business decisions.

Analyze production performance, expenses, and unfavorable variances, and support site management with recommendations.

Identify cost trends and opportunities for improvement.

Become a key user of Vizion database reporting.

Provide day-to-day guidance and support to one direct report.

Contribute to process improvements and other Finance initiatives.

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and

Experience:

5–7 years of relevant accounting experience.

Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

Advanced Excel skills.

Strong experience with ERP systems required; experience with SAP S/4

HANA preferred.

Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Manufacturing accounting experience considered an asset.

Fluency in both French and English, both written and spoken, is required.

Previous supervisory or mentoring experience preferred.

Education and Certification:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

CPA designation preferred.

Physical Activities and Other

Working Conditions:

Associates working at Corporate sites are required to work in-person according to the Hybrid & Remote Workplace Policy.

This role is primarily sedentary and involves prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer. Regular use of hands for typing and operating office equipment is required, along with visual focus on screens and documents

Work is performed in a climate-controlled office or remote environment with moderate noise levels.

Travel not required

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Pourquoi Oatey?

Depuis 1916, Oatey offre des produits fiables et de haute qualité aux secteurs de la plomberie résidentielle et commerciale, avec un engagement à fournir des produits de qualité, à bâtir la confiance et à améliorer la vie des gens. Aujourd’hui, Oatey exploite un vaste réseau de fabrication et de distribution composé d’une…