Senior Accountant (18 month contract)

Rakuten Kobo Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading eCommerce company in Toronto is seeking a Senior Accountant for an 18-month contract to manage global payroll accounting. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation, over 5 years of experience, and expertise in process improvement. This position offers flexibility, full benefits, and incentives for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible hours and remote working

Full benefits from day one

Paid volunteer days

Talent development budget

Free Kobo device with weekly eBook

Weekly trivia happy hours

Qualifications

• Experience with Payroll Accounting.
• Multi-jurisdictional operations considered an asset.
• Aptitude for accounting policy and tax research.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record all journal entries related to global payroll.
• Reconcile payroll general ledger accounts to payroll reports.
• Support the month end close process.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Process improvement

CPA designation

Expert knowledge in MS Excel

Outstanding organizational skills

Energetic with a 'can do' attitude

Education

CPA designation

5+ years relevant work experience

Tools

SAP S4 / Hana

PowerPoint

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Job Description

Here at Rakuten Kobo Inc. we offer a casual start-up environment and a group of friendly and talented individuals. Our employees rank us highly in terms of commitment to work / life balance. We realize that for our people to be innovative, creative and passionate they need to feel valued and supported. We believe in rewarding all our employees with competitive salaries, performance-based annual bonuses, stock options and training opportunities.

Job Description

Here at Rakuten Kobo Inc. we offer a casual start-up environment and a group of friendly and talented individuals. Our employees rank us highly in terms of commitment to work / life balance. We realize that for our people to be innovative, creative and passionate they need to feel valued and supported. We believe in rewarding all our employees with competitive salaries, performance-based annual bonuses, stock options and training opportunities.

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The Role

Rakuten Kobo Inc is seeking a highly motivated and experienced senior accountant to join our Finance Team. This team of dedicated professionals plays a critical role in all aspects of the business, delivering exceptional value to stakeholders. Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for the comprehensive management of Kobo’s global payroll accounting and compliance functions. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Controller and will have the opportunity to contribute to the enhancement and automation of our SAP S4 / Hana system.

The Person

This person will need a keen sense of attention to detail, have great interpersonal skills, adapt, learn quickly, and be able to work under strict and tight deadlines. The successful candidate will demonstrate a balance between technical compliance and strategic thinking, with a collaborative approach to partnering with business stakeholders. A proactive approach to process improvement and a drive to achieve business results are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and record all journal entries related to global payroll including salaries, bonuses, taxes, benefits, deductions and stock compensation.
• Reconcile payroll general ledger accounts to payroll reports and bank statements.
• Perform complex account reconciliations including balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations.
• Identify and recommend improvements to payroll accounting processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies identified during reconciliations.
• Support the month end close process including the analysis of the month end financial statements
• Support IFRS accounting research and compliance
• Assist with the development and documentation of business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Liaise with internal / external auditors and advisory consultants
• Participate in special projects related to finance and accounting.

Required

The Skillset :

CPA designation required

5+ years relevant work experience

Experience with Payroll Accounting

Multi-jurisdictional operations considered an asset

Aptitude for accounting policy and tax research

Expert knowledge in MS Excel and PowerPoint

Experience with SAP S4 / Hana is an asset

Candidates should be professional, energetic and very detailed oriented

Exceptional interpersonal & communications skills

Outstanding organizational skills and process oriented

Energetic individual with a “can do” attitude

A proven continuous learner

The Perks

Flexible hours and remote working environment

Full benefits starting from your first day

Paid Volunteer days, unlimited sick days, and 3% RRSP matching

Flexible health spending account

Talent and development training budget

Free Kobo device + free weekly e-book or audiobook

Frequent Lunch and Learns Author series

Weekly Kobo Tech University sessions

Weekly trivia happy hours (Thirsty Thursday’s, as we like to call it)

Maternity / paternity leave top up

About Rakuten Kobo Inc.

Owned by Tokyo-based Rakuten and headquartered in Toronto, Rakuten Kobo Inc. is one of the most advanced global ecommerce companies, with the world’s most innovative eReading services offering more than 6 million eBooks and audiobooks to 30 million + customers in 190 countries.Kobo delivers the best digital reading experience through creative innovation, award-winning eReaders, and top-ranking mobile apps. Kobo is a part of the Rakuten group of companies.

Rakuten Kobo Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations for candidates with disabilities participating in the selection process are available on request. Any information received related to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

All applicants are invited to apply. Rakuten Kobo would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this role however only qualified candidates will be shortlisted.

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