Accountant

Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ethical cosmetics company in Metro Vancouver is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage financial records and reporting. The ideal candidate will have a CPA accreditation and over 5 years of accounting experience. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, reconciling accounts, and supporting audits, all within a company committed to sustainability and inclusion. The salary range is CAD $65,000 - $72,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in accounting, 2+ years in industry.
• Working knowledge of foreign currency transactions.
• Experience working in a manufacturing and/or retail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end and year-end entries, including accruals and adjustments.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, including bank reconciliations.
• Perform variance analysis and explain results to partners across the business.
• Maintain accurate financial records in line with policies and procedures.
• Support various audits by preparing supporting documents.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Strong work ethic

Proactive approach and initiative

Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

Ability to work effectively in a time-pressured environment

Education

Accounting designation or in progress (CPA, CGA, CMA, CA)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics AX

Job description

The Accountant plays an essential role in growing talent in our business through collaboration and sharing best practices with the Accounting and wider Finance team. You know how to be curious about opportunities and how to be real with feedback and support.

As a growing business, Lush needs people who can adapt and evolve to the needs of our business. You have a passion for what you do and are ready to join a business dedicated not just to technical proficiency but to the practices of fair-trade sourcing, supporting sustainable communities and giving back to grassroots organizations making a difference through our Ethical Campaigns.

The accountant is responsible for key components that feed into the monthly and annual financial statements. They fulfil the various needs of the business and ensure day-to-day operations and inquiries flow smoothly.

This role will ensure that general ledger accounts are reconciled and compliance requirements are fulfilled accurately and in a timely manner. This role works closely with the entire accounting team, focused on serving the different business streams, including Digital, Retail, Manufacturing, and Admin/Corporate across North America.

Our Lush staff live with purpose, finding their personal connection with the values of our business, bringing their work and life paths into one holistic journey.

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, your core RESPONSIBILITIES will include:

• Prepare month-end and year-end entries, including accruals and adjustments
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, including bank reconciliations
• Perform variance analysis and explain results to partners across the business
• Maintain accurate financial records in line with policies and procedures
• Liaise with other departments to analyze financial results and forecast future expenditures
• Support various audits (ie, annual financial audit and specific State audits, etc.) by preparing supporting documents and coordinating with other departments across North America
• Assist with vendor and intercompany invoicing and payment matching
• Develop and maintain financial databases
• Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
• Analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and solutions to business and financial challenges
• Collaborate with other departments in North America to coordinate the flow of information to and from the finance department
• Assist with Banking and Treasury administrative tasks
• Assist with other department needs as it relates to finance

You bring the following QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Accounting designation or in progress: CPA, CGA, CMA, CA, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years’ experience in accounting, 2+ years in industry
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong work ethic
• Proactive approach and initiative
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively in a time-pressured environment

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX
• Experience working in a manufacturing and/or retail
• Experience working with online banking platforms
• Working knowledge of foreign currency transactions

Thriving with a diverse company culture, celebrating the uniqueness of our staff, and committed to inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Lush Cosmetics North America respectfully recognizes that our business operates on Indigenous territory across Turtle Island. Our commitment to reconciliation and decolonization is guided by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action #92.

Base Salary Range: $65,000 - $72,000 CAD