Accounts Payable Accountant (Contractor)

Spin Master Ltd; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global entertainment company located in Toronto is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage financial operations across several countries. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting and analytical skills, 1+ years of finance experience, and be proficient in MS Office and SAP. This role involves managing vendor communications, preparing financial reports, and assisting with tax reporting in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in Finance.
• Work experience as an Accountant.
• Experience with Consumer Goods/Retail Industry would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform AP tasks for multiple countries.
• Manage accounts payable process and vendor communications.
• Prepare and analyze month-end journals and reports.
• Assist with VAT and corporate tax reporting.

Skills

Strong accounting skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Education

Related University or College qualification

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

SAP

Job description

Job Description

What will you work on? Perform AP tasks for several Spin Master countries according to agreed timelines and in compliance with procedures.

How will you create impact?

Be responsible for the accounts payable process for Spin Master legal entities assigned by AP manager

Be the first point of contact for FMFA for assigned entity (ties)

Ensure correct posting of invoices according invoice requirements, performing reversals, clearings, dealing with multiple country tax codes

Perform communication with vendors and other departments according needs

Work with online credit card system, creation and maintenance of users and accounts

Audit import tax charges and liaise with logistic team

Set up payments via online bank system, liaise with group treasury, ensure all payments are correctly authorized and processed

Provide assistance for the purchase order process, periodically monitor and review the process

Prepare and analyze month end journals including accruals

Prepare and submit weekly / monthly reports

Assist with the preparation of VAT and corporate tax reporting

Assist with audit and other statutory reporting requirements

Update vendor master data to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed

Perform closing activities according deadlines

Assist with projects as assigned

Provide technical support and advice

Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending

Coordinate accounting assistants as assigned

Other ad hoc tasks

How will you fit into the team?

Strong accounting, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Initiative and attention to the details

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stay calm in stressful situations

Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) in a friendly diplomatic manner are a must

English and specific market language required, any other European language is an advantage

Ability to Multi-task

Works well with a team or independently

What are your skills and experience?

Very good knowledge of MS Office- Outlook, Word, Excel and familiarity with relevant computer software

SAP knowledge

Good with numbers and figures and an analytical acumen

Related University or College qualification

1 year experience in Finance

Work experience as an Accountant

Experience with Consumer Goods / Retail Industry would be an advantage