Intermediate Accountant – 5 Month Term

Role Overview

• Execute accurate and timely completion of month-end closing procedures, including the preparation of various journal entries, account reconciliations, and key continuity schedules.
• Focus on the following key areas for journal entries and reconciliations:
• Tax (e.g., indirect tax and transfer pricing)
• Inventory accounting
• General accruals
• Advertising and other Sales, General & Administrative (SOGA) expense accounting
• Logistics accruals
• Payroll
• Bank transactions
• Contribute to the completion of accurate and timely monthly comparative financial statements.
• Liaise with function owners and FP&A to prepare monthly budget vs. actual reporting and perform variance analysis as required.
• Complete working papers and ad hoc analysis to ensure the accuracy of the financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and standardized working papers.
• Assist in the preparation of tax reconciliation work papers and ensure regulatory filing requirements are met (Indirect Tax, US sales and use tax).
• Assist with audits and tax audits by gathering required documentation and providing samples as requested.

Requirements

• Pursuing a CPA designation** **or recently designated CPA
• 1-2 years experience in a previous Intermediate accounting role
• Experience in full-cycle accounting
• Knowledge of US GAAP
• Experience in ERP system such as NetSuite
• Proficient with G-suite / Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Experience in Netsuite is an asset
• Legally able to work in Canada.
• Completion of criminal background check.

Tech Stack

• ERP

Benefits

• 15 days of vacation*
• 1 extra day off (Inclusion and Diversity Day)
• 6 well-being (sick) days
• Hybrid work: 3 days a week in the office
• The Article HQ is a converted warehouse, with an open accessible layout and no offices (even for our founders)
• Work from your desk, an Article sofa, collaboration spaces, or a private meeting room
• Standup desks can be requested too
• Our kitchens are stocked with salty, sweet and healthy snacks, & all the premium coffees and teas to keep you buzzing
• Onsite fitness equipment with showers and towel service
• Pickleball, badminton, and table tennis matches happen, from very competitive to very casual
• A dog-friendly office
• well-socialized pups are welcome
• Free street parking (first-come, first-served; no reserved spots for senior leaders)
• Indoor secure bike storage with change rooms and showers
• 20-minute walk to either Main Street
• Science World or VCC Clark Skytrain stations
• 45% discount on our entire product range (15% for friends and family)