[Wattpad] Junior Accountant

Wattpad is a global multiplatform entertainment company whose vision is to entertain and connect the world through stories. Since 2006, we’ve been on a mission to use the power of community and technology to unleash the full potential of stories to the world. Every month 85 million people around the world spend over 23 billion minutes on Wattpad to share and discover stories they can’t find anywhere else. Our brand banner includes: Wattpad, Wattpad WEBTOON Studios, Wattpad Books and Wattpad Brand Partnerships. We’re proudly based in Toronto, but our reach is global. Come build the future of entertainment and storytelling, and write your next chapter with us!

We are looking for a Junior Accountant to join Wattpad’s accounting team. You will be a key contributor in our accounts payable and accounts receivable cycle. As a member of the accounting team, you will utilize your A+ relationship building skills to partner with our vendors and employees to ensure compliance to our policies & procedures and an overall positive & smooth interaction.

What you’ll be doing:

• Detailed coding of invoices, expense reports and credit card reports in accordance with our robust corporate structure and chart of accounts
• Assist creators in onboarding to global payment platform
• Collaborating and communicating with departments on accounts payable to ensure payment and smooth cheque runs (assisting with updating bank info, submitting forms, credit checks, etc.)
• Managing and responding to inquiries in the AP inboxes
• Billing (sales orders & invoicing) administration in accordance with accurate interpretation of customer contracts and effectively communicating with our various lines of business to gather required information
• AR payment application and depositing cheques to the bank
• AR collections, including troubleshooting and escalation as needed
• Onboard and set up new customer accounts

What we're looking for:

• Meticulous, keen attention to detail and highly organized
• Impeccable customer service, relationship building and problem solving skills
• Stellar communication (verbal and written) and possess professional maturity
• Proven track record of successful multi-tasking and ability to prioritize work and meet strict deadlines
• Possess a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude and thrive in a collaborative team environment
• Flexible and adaptable to execute ever changing job duties and take initiative on continuous improvement
• Experience with bookkeeping and/or in the AR/AP cycle for a small/mid-sized company with multiple currencies and legal entities
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets experience
• Bachelor degree in accounting, finance, business or a related field
• Working towards a CPA designation (preferred, but not required)

What we offer:

• Career development; we believe in mentorship and investing in your learning, supporting you to achieve your goals
• Health benefits, including vision and dental!
• RRSP Contributions (Canada), 401K Contributions (USA)
• Generous vacation and Parental Leave Top-up
• Corporate discount for gym memberships for you and your family
• Winter break shutdown and a whole lot more!