Accountant

Smooth Commerce; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Smooth Commerce is seeking an Accountant for a part-time role to support our finance team in a fully remote setup.

You will work with the Director of Finance on monthly, quarterly and annual close, maintain GLs, and prepare tax returns while coordinating with external auditors as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of finance and/or accounting experience with progressive responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of key accounting principles.
• Flexible, curious, open-minded, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Preparation of weekly operational cash flow forecasts.
• Execute accounting activities including payables, receivables, revenue recognition, GL maintenance, and reconciliations.
• Prepare, calculate and submit quarterly PST & GST/HST returns.
• Coordinate with external accountants and auditors for annual statements.
• Assist management with data and analytics and ad-hoc reporting.

Skills

Accounting proficiency

Financial reporting

CPA knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA core levels completed

Job description

About Smooth Commerce:

Smooth Commerce is a mature and established company, operating completely in a remote working environment. We’re inspiring a new world of commerce & engagement by powering branded digital customer experiences and providing a robust program management portal, order management tablet, and integrated solutions. We empower businesses to enhance consumer value and drive success through digital by increasing transaction volumes, repeat business, and revenue. As the world evolves, digital ordering has moved from convenience to an essential part of daily life. Smooth Commerce provides an end-to-end seamless platform that retail businesses and their customers use for ordering through to delivery.

About the role:

Smooth Commerce is looking for an Accountant to join our finance team. As the Accountant, you will be responsible for working in close collaboration with our Director of Finance to assist the company in regular monthly accounting activities. This is a part-time position with a structured schedule of pre-defined working hours. You’ll be working within a SaaS environment with recurring revenue, using established accounting systems and processes, with support from our Director of Finance.

What will you be doing?

• Support in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Preparation of weekly operational cash flow forecasts.
• Execute accounting activities around all aspects of the business, including but not limited to; company payables, accounts receivables, revenue recognition, GL maintenance, bank/ Float payments/ reconciliations, etc.
• Prepare, calculate and submit quarterly PST & GST/HST returns.
• Coordinate with external accountants and auditors to assist with the annual Notice to Reader statements.
• Assist the management/ other departments with data and analytics.
• Support Director of Finance with any ad-hoc reporting to the management

What are we looking for?

• Pursuit of CPA Electives (Completed CPA Core Levels) is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and/or related field is preferred.
• 5+ years of finance and/or accounting experience with progressive responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of key accounting principles.
• Flexible, curious, open-minded, and enjoy working in a fast-paced working environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Inclusivity Statement:

At Smooth Commerce, we view the diversity of experience, opinion and background as fundamental to our future growth and success. We truly believe success happens where new ideas can flourish - in an environment where people from various backgrounds can work productively together with trust, collaboration and respect. Smooth Commerce has successfully demonstrated our commitment to fostering a diverse workplace environment.