Accounting analyst Jobs in Vaughan, ON

Job Description

We’re Hiring: Accounting Analyst (Hybrid – Bolton, ON)

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.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you’ll support financial standards compliance, operational efficiency, and business decision-making by:

• 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

What You Bring

We’re looking for someone who is:

• 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

Experience:

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

Education:

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

Why Join CARQUEST Canada?

• 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

Ready to Apply?

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.

Compensation Range: The range of expected compensation for this role is between 59,500.00 CAD and 74,500.00 CAD salary for a new team member. The rate offered to a successful candidate depends on multiple factors, including geographic location, experience in retail, automotive knowledge, education, leadership roles, and other skillsets ideal for this position and shift differential (if applicable).

Benefits:Advance Auto Parts offers a comprehensive health and wellness benefits program to improve the way of life for our Team Members and those who mean the most to them: their families. Please review some of our benefit highlights!

• Opportunity to work for one of the largest after-market auto parts provider in North America

• Visibility to career growth opportunities across the entire Advance Auto Parts organization

• Unlock earning potential with monthly or annual performance bonuses—eligibility varies by role.

• Access to a robust online training system for personal or leadership development

• A rewarding organizational culture through our team member recognition program

• Group health, dental, disability and life insurance coverage

• Employee discounts

• Financial benefits including group RRSP with employer contribution and discounted stock purchase plans for all permanent team members

Please be advised that this job posting is for an existing vacancy within Advance Auto Parts.