Accountant

Kotn; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing fashion brand in Toronto is looking for a motivated Accountant to join their rapidly expanding team. Responsibilities include financial reporting, data integrity, and managing accounts payable tasks. They seek candidates with a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, and up to 2 years’ experience in accounting. This role requires a good command of English and excellent Excel skills. The position offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment and involves collaboration with various departments.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in Accounting.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to work afternoons/evenings to align with Head Office hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the month-end close.
• Reconcile account transactions with the general ledger.
• Perform day-to-day financial transactions for accounts payable.

Skills

Very good command of English, both spoken & written

Good MS Excel skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Accountant

At Kotn, we are reimagining how our everyday items are made and purchased, beginning with your wardrobe and setting a new standard for social impact and traceability. Founded in February 2015, Kotn has been featured in over 80 publications, such as New York Times, GQ, Vogue, Elle, and The Wall St. Journal. Kotn was founded in Toronto by three best friends who were fed up with compromising quality, design, sustainability, brand experience, and price.

About the Role:

Are you a hard worker that enjoys a fast-paced and challenging environment? If so, then look no further because Kotn is the place for you. We are looking for a highly motivated Accountant to join our accounting team. You will report directly to the Finance Manager to help scale Kotn's rapidly growing business.

What You'll Do:

FINANCIAL REPORTING & DATA INTEGRITY (50%)

• Work closely with team members to assist with the month-end close.
• Assist in reconciling account transactions with the general ledger.
• Support in strengthening and optimizing business processes as they relate to the finance function.
• Calculate the landed costs for the inbound shipments and management of inventory through our inventory management system.
• Compare system reports to source data to verify entries.
• Collaborate with internal departments to gather, analyze, and interpret relevant financial data.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE (50%)

• Perform day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data.
• Support the AP function from an invoice processing and review perspective.
• Prepare the journal entries required to record inventory purchases, and monthly reconcile the purchases accounts.
• Support in reviewing credit card transactions.
• Manage the AP inbox and submit any invoices to AP for payment.
• Assist in payments batches preparation into our banking system.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 0-2 years of experience in Accounting.
• Very good command of English, both spoken & written.
• Good MS Excel skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and enjoys a fast-paced learning environment.
• Willingness to work afternoons/evenings to align with the Head Office (Toronto) working hours.