Accounting Associate

This is an early-career, hands-on Accounting Associate position ideally suited to someone with approximately 1 year of accounting or finance experience. This is an individual contributor role focused on detailed reporting, data analysis, reconciliations, forecasting and royalty administration. If you enjoy working with Excel, digging into numbers and understanding the story behind the data, this could be a great next step in your career.

Summary:

The Accounting Associate supports the Finance team through accurate and timely order processing, overseas invoice posting, customs documentation and customer invoicing. The role works with item setup, planners and Purchasing to resolve discrepancies and maintain complete accounting records.

The position also contributes to maintaining a healthy, respectful and collaborative work environment.

Job Requirements:

1. One year of experience in an accounting role.

2. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to work accurately with accounting and order information

3. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

4. Clear communication skills and a positive, professional attitude

5. Deadline-oriented, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities

6. Experience using artificial intelligence (AI) tools is an asset

Key Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

The following outlines the primary duties and responsibilities of this position. Responsibilities may change from time to time based on business needs.

1. Process all inbound EDI orders in the system daily. Follow up on discrepancies in a timely manner and work with item setup and planners to resolve issues.

2. Post overseas invoices once goods have been received into the system. Follow up with Purchasing on pricing or quantity differences and submit invoices for payment.

3. Process customs documentation and invoice direct orders for direct import customers.

4. Post weekly bank payments to the ERP system accurately and in a timely manner.

5. Prepare required month-end reconciliations, journal entries and reports with complete supporting documentation in a timely and accurate manner

6. Support external financial and licensing audits by preparing reconciliations, schedules, sample selections, reports and other requested documentation

7. Process company expense reports accurately and on time

8. Prepare and report annual company stewardship fees

9. Complete other projects and tasks as assigned by the Finance Manager or other Accounting team members

Pay: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person