Accountant

Saje Natural Wellness; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

Hybrid work

Health benefits – dental and vision

Paid time off

Job summary

Saje Natural Wellness is seeking an Accountant to support the month-end close, accounting entries, and financial reporting. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage sales tax filings, and support audits in a dynamic retail environment with both online and physical channels.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will maintain Retail and Ecommerce revenue accounting and contribute to process improvements while fostering an inclusive team culture.

Qualifications

• CPA designation or actively pursuing CPA with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting and/or industry.
• Strong understanding of ASPE and full-cycle accounting, audits, and tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly close and ASPE-compliant reporting.
• Prepare month-end entries and perform variance analyses.
• Complete reconciliations and prepare audit deliverables and schedules.
• Prepare sales tax remittance filings across jurisdictions.
• Support Board materials and monthly reporting packages.
• Own Retail and Ecommerce revenue accounting processes.
• Respond to finance inquiries and maintain cross-functional partnerships.
• Lead process improvements and system enhancements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Education

CPA designation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems (Dynamics AX)

Copilot

Job description

We welcome interested candidates based in either the Greater Toronto Area or Greater Vancouver Area.

Overview:

At Saje Natural Wellness, we're nature's original farmacy, blending the superpower of plants so you can remedy real life, naturally. And like nature, we're continually growing! As we continue to build our team, we're seeking talented people to join us: in our stores, support offices, and distribution centres. We are a purpose-driven, people-first organization where collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurial mindsets thrive.

We look for individuals who have drive and warmth, agility and passion, and keep customer experience at the centre of everything they do.

At Saje, you’ll connect with a dynamic community and make a positive impact. Join our team and grow your career, alongside the most talented, hard working, and kind-hearted people out there.

The impact you’ll make:

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Accountant is a key member of the Finance team, responsible for supporting the month-end close process and assisting with the preparation of accurate and timely journal entries, consolidated financial statements, reconciliations, working papers, and variance analysis. The role contributes to ensuring compliance with ASPE, internal controls, and company policies through the preparation, review, and analysis of financial information. The Accountant supports the annual audit process by responding to audit requests and maintaining supporting documentation. In addition, the role collaborates with cross-functional teams and provides financial support on various projects and initiatives, while contributing to process improvements and the continued enhancement of accounting and reporting practices.

All Saje Team Members are responsible for contributing to Saje’s culture and maintaining a positive environment for themselves and their peers.

What you’ll do:

• Support the monthly financial close process and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with ASPE.
• Prepare month-end accounting entries and perform period-end financial analysis.
• Complete account reconciliations and variance analyses.
• Prepare deliverables for the annual external financial statement audit, including supporting schedules, working papers, financial statements, note disclosures, and corporate tax return information.
• Prepare monthly sales tax remittance filings and payments across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payment and reconciliation to the general ledger.
• Support the preparation of Board meeting materials and monthly reporting packages.
• Maintain ownership over the sales accounting process for Retail and Ecommerce revenue streams and the retail accounting process (reviewing open sales statements, rent, deposits, credit card fees).
• Monitor the Retail Accounting inbox and act as a key point of contact for store and internal teams on finance-related questions and issues.
• Own and prepare reporting submissions for various Statistics Canada filings.
• Partner with the Regulatory and Operations teams to manage recycling and stewardship programs, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and the timely completion of all required external reporting.
• Provide financial support to management through ad hoc analysis, special projects, and other initiatives as required.
• Participate in and lead process improvement initiatives across financial and operational functions.
• Assist in the implementation and enhancement of processes and systems to streamline operations and improve financial accuracy.
• Foster an inclusive, team-oriented environment that reflects Saje’s values and ensures all Team Members feel valued, supported, and a sense of belonging.
• Contribute to a team environment where all Team Members consistently experience a sense of belonging and inclusion.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• A CPA designation or are actively pursuing a CPA designation, along with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a combination of public accounting and industry experience, with both strong technical knowledge and practical business application.
• Strong understanding and practical experience with ASPE and full-cycle accounting.
• Proven experience supporting financial audits and tax compliance preparation.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively solve problems, work independently, and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• A highly motivated and growth-oriented mindset, with a desire to take on increasing responsibilities.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and mentor others.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and hands-on experience with ERP systems; experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX is considered a strong asset.
• Working knowledge of Copilot an asset.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Why Saje?

Here at Saje, we understand that joining a team is an important decision to make, so we want to be sure you're supported to do your best work.

The compensation range on average for this position is from $70,000-80,000 annually. Base pay is dependent on market location and mayvary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.

In addition to your base, we offer:

• Annual bonus program
• A hybrid way of working
• Flexible work hours based on business needs
• Wellness days to ensure you're taking care of your mental and physical health
• Health benefits - comprehensive health, vision and dental packages
• Paid sick days
• Generous product discount
• Full onboarding plan and onboarding buddy to help you settle in
• Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 support, resources, and information available to you and your family
• GRSP programs
• Paid time off to ensure you're resting & recharging
• Product training to help you learn about the benefits and efficacy of our 100% natural products to support your own wellness journey

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

Saje provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants, and we believe the best teams are made up of diverse perspectives and people.

We offer reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and will work with you to ensure you are supported while working at Saje.

All applications are viewed by a member of our team and therefore we do not use AI as part of our screening & selection process. We do use AI to transcribe our preliminary screening calls with our recruitment team. This job posting is for an existing vacancy on our team that we are presently hiring for.