Accounting Specialist

Open Farm; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare + RRSP match

Pet-friendly office atmosphere

Employee discounts on products

Wellness days and personal days

Volunteer days

Mentorship & development

Job summary

Open Farm is seeking an Accounting Specialist in Toronto to manage daily bookkeeping, AP/AR, reconciliations, and vendor invoicing within a collaborative team. You will support month-end close, credit reviews, and maintain organized records in a fast-growing CPG environment.

The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and problem-solving, with hybrid work in-office two days per week. CPA pursuit is valued, NetSuite experience a bonus, and benefits include healthcare and RRSP matching.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in a similar accounting role or 1–2 years plus a university degree in Accounting.
• Excellent soft skills and the ability to work with teammates, vendors and customers.
• Strong grasp of accounting fundamentals and proficiency in Excel/Outlook.
• Pursuing CPA is an asset; experience with NetSuite or another ERP is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Handle daily accounting tasks including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger entries and bank reconciliations.
• Review customer credit memo requests tied to trade spend activity.
• Process vendor invoices by matching to purchase orders and coding expenses.
• Complete new customer credit applications and monitor the credit of key partners.
• Review and process employee expense reports.
• Manage customer invoicing via EDI and process invoices as needed.
• Monitor A/R and A/P balances and send customer statements.
• Oversee banking and payments, including templates and wires.
• Keep company files organized and backed up.
• Support month-end close and year-end audit preparation.
• Take on ad hoc reconciliations and analysis as needed.

Skills

Excel

Outlook

Attention to detail

Soft skills

Education

University degree in Accounting

Pursuing CPA (asset)

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

At Open Farm we are transforming the way people feed their pets, with a focus on producing premium, healthy food and treats, all ethically sourced from farm-to-bowl. Headquarteredin Torontoand with teammembersacross the US, Open Farm is one of the fastest growing CPG companies in North America. We believe that the best foods are made with consciously sourced, top-quality ingredients from farmers and fisheries who believe in doinggood for all animals and the environment.

Where You'll Come in:

As our Accounting Specialist, you'll be the steady hand behind our day to day accounting. You have a solid grasp of bookkeeping and financial statements, a sharp eye for detail and the people skills to work well with teammates, vendors and customers. You stay organized and calm while juggling multiple tasks and deadlines.

How You'll Make An Impact:

• Handle daily accounting tasks including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger entries and bank reconciliations.
• Review customer credit memo requests tied to trade spend activity.
• Process vendor invoices by matching them to purchase orders, confirming pricing and quantities and coding expenses to the right accounts.
• Complete new customer credit applications and monitor the credit of key partners.
• Review and process employee expense reports.
• Make sure customer invoicing via EDI is complete and process customer invoices when needed.
• Monitor A/R and A/P balances, send customer statements and apply cash receipts.
• Manage banking and payments, including payment templates and wires.
• Keep company files and records organized, backed up and easy to find.
• Support month end close and year end audit preparation.
• Take on ad hoc reconciliations and analysis as needed.
• Pitch in on other administrative duties that support a growing business.

We're Genuinely Excited About You Because:

• You have 2 to 4 years of experience in a similar accounting role, or 1 to 2 years of experience plus a university degree in Accounting.
• You have excellent soft skills and enjoy working with others.
• You have a strong grasp of accounting fundamentals.
• You're strong in Excel and Outlook.
• Pursuing your CPA is an asset.
• Experience with NetSuite or another ERP system is an asset.

What We Offer You – It's The Perfect Package:

• An opportunity to grow, develop, and thrive within a mission-driven, dynamic, and fast-growing company, alongside thoughtful and passionate individuals dedicated to their work and community
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage and RRSP plans with company match
• Great office culture (with lots of adorable pets!) where your pet interrupting video calls or in-person meetings is the norm
• Discounted food, apparel, and insurance for your furry family members
• In addition to your PTO, we offer company-wide wellness days and personal days to support your wellbeing
• Volunteer days to give back to our community
• Mentorship and professional development support as you build your accounting career

Compensation:

The hiring range for this role is $55,000–$60,000 CAD annually, with final compensation thoughtfully aligned to your qualifications, background, and the value you bring. At Open Farm, we know great people don't always fit a mold, so role scope and compensation may evolve to reflect your unique strengths. This position may also include additional rewards such as performance-based bonuses and other incentives.

AI Statement:

Open Farm may use AI tools to help organize and review applications efficiently. While technology supports our process, every hiring decision is made by our team, with care and intention. We also prioritize meaningful human connection, which is why our interview process includes in-person conversations—because technology can support the process, but can’t replace the impact of human connection.

Hybrid Work

At Open Farm, we believe in the power of collaboration, meaningful connections, and enjoying our work together—furry friends included! That’s why we’ve adopted a structured hybrid approach that allows you the benefit of a reduced commute while still building strong workplace relationships. Currently, all employees are expected to be in the office two days per week at minimum, with Tuesday and Thursday as our anchor days. In addition to this, each month our Leadership team dedicates three consecutive days onsite to continue to foster alignment and connection across the team. During this time we expect everyone to join us in person to do the same. Please note: our hybrid approach may evolve over time as we adapt to the needs of our team and business.

Our Values

We Raise the Bar | We Open the Barn Doors | We Graze Lightly | We Are Customer Obsessed | We Are One Team | Win-Win Partnerships

Open Farm values diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Applicants requiring a disability-related accommodation at any stage of Open Farm'srecruitment process should contact [e-mail]. As required by legislation, Open Farm will consult with applications requesting such an accommodation to ensure that Open Farm's recruitment processtakes into accounttheir accessibility needs.

Background checks are conducted in compliance with applicable laws and are relevant to the requirements of the role.