This role operates full time out of our Head Office in our new Niagara-on-the-Lake location, right off the QEW close to the Outlet Collection at Niagara. Applicants from outside of Niagara, but within Ontario willing to relocate are eligible for reimbursement of moving expenses.
Who We Are:
For 25 years, we’ve been leaders in the baby safety (Levana) and DIY security space (Defender), creating ground- breaking consumer electronics that bring peace of mind to millions of people all over the world. Selling directly through our brand websites, Amazon, and online through our retail partners such as Costco, Walmart, Sam’s Club, BJs, Home Depot and Best Buy we are growing fast.
How You’ll Make an Impact:
We are looking for a Senior Accountant who can do it all! In addition to your accounting background, you have experience in ERP systems including implementation, custom reports, integration and troubleshooting, along with experience working for an e-commerce business.
General Ledger Accounting, Financial Analysis and Reporting
· Reporting: Responsible for preparing and completing all monthly financial reports (ex: Trial Balance, General Ledger, Financial Statements) in accordance with ASPE, and provide reports to other teams as needed
· Analysis: Lead account analysis and reconciliation, including bank, inventory, accruals, prepaids and GL accounts
· Compliance: Lead with completion of reports for external parties such as Statistics Canada, US states for sales taxes and recycling programs
· Problem Solving: Identify, discuss and solve real time issues that rise, as we are a hyper growth start up
· Recommendations: Propose cost savings measures which positively impact the company
· Budgeting: Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts as well as budget to actual reviews
· Tax: Prepare and submit CAD and US States Sales Taxes. Maintaining accurate records on Avalara tax software.
ERP
· Lead: Final setup, Analytical Reporting, system upgrades and ongoing troubleshooting of our Microsoft Business Central System
Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
· Automation: Reconcile and enter customer remittance reports and improve efficiency using Excel and Power BI
· Payments: Assist in Accounts Payable functions, reconcile and create factory vendor Wire payments. Create vendor templates on the banking portal
Inventory
· System Review: Maintain accuracy of inventory records including inventory values and quantities
· Reconciliation: Lead with inventory counts and reconcile adjustments to inventory sub-ledgers
· Audit: Prepare all reports and assist with all audit inquiries related to the inventory cycle
· Implement: Automation of Inventory Management through new ERP Inventory Management Module
Sales and Pricing Analysis
· Strategy: Determine pricing strategies to achieve contribution targets and desired velocity
· Forecast: Forecast sales by product category, sales channel and item
· Analysis: Analyze sales trend, promotional results, return rate, MOH analysis
Costing
· Maintain: Landed cost sheets with contribution margin analysis for each customer
· Update: Customer special pricing, determine all costs factors to maintain required margins
Cash Flow
· Prepare Monthly Actual and forecasted Cash Flow statements
Other
· Assist with other duties as assigned by Controller and CEO
Who You Are:
- Current CPA designation
- 5-15 years of accounting experience
- Advance level of understanding of and experience using Excel and other Microsoft Suite programs
- Working knowledge of Power BI is an asset
- Experience working with and troubleshooting an ERP system, preferably Microsoft Dynamics suite of products (Navision / Business Central, Great Plains) and Avalara
- Highly analytical with a keen attention to detail
- Ability to adapt to and manage changing priorities independently in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment without missing critical deadlines
- Passionate about finance and accounting
Our Core Values
- Excellence - We never settle for “good enough.
- Results - The path to success is paved with our dedication.
- Love - Challenges are no match for our hearts and minds.
- Learning - Experimentation and curiosity are part of our DNA.
- Simplicity - We strip away the non-essentials to get to what really matters.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $80,000.00-$100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Accounting: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Chartered Professional Accountant (required)
Work Location: In person