Arts & Crafts Looking for General Accountant at Toronto, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Arts & Crafts is looking for a general accountant to join one of Canada’s leading independent music companies. This role, based in Toronto, is responsible for maintaining full cycle accounting and supporting the preparation of financial statements. Including accounts receivable and accounts payable functions; monthly reconciliations and closure procedures; and supporting grant applications.

ABOUT ARTS & CRAFTS

Arts & Crafts is a Toronto-based independent music and artist services company, offering expertise as a record label, music publisher, management firm, distributor, merchandiser, and event producer in Canada and internationally. For 20 years, Arts & Crafts has proven itself to be a leader in the Canadian independent music industry, showing a dedication to nurturing the careers of its artists and the artistic community, while continuing to evolve, innovate and show sustainability in a dramatically changing industry.

Arts & Crafts has released more than 200 albums, earning 27 JUNO Awards, 30 Polaris Music Prize short and long list nominations, two Grammy nominations, five gold records, three platinum records and many more accolades.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accounts Receivable
• Create and issue invoices to customers, and monitor timely collection
• Prepare customer reconciliations
• Communicate with customers to collect outstanding invoices

• Accounts Payable
• Log vendor invoices, employee expenses, and credit cards, and process timely payments and remittances
• Ensure accuracy of amount, currency, and expense codes logged in the general ledger

• Grants
• Support application and closure of provincial and federal grants
• Maintain accurate financial records throughout the year to ensure completeness and accuracy of grant information

• Month End / Year End
• Maintain full cycle accounting and ensure the timely closure of reporting periods
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls
• Prepare journal entries, create accruals, identify outstanding invoices
• Reconcile various general ledger accounts, including bank reconciliations
• Participate in inventory counts
• Support the preparation of financial statements and year end audits

• Ad Hoc Projects
• Respond to financial queries from internal business units  
• Support the ongoing improvements of software and internal controls
• Identify financial reporting and reconciliation issues. Present findings in a concise and easily comprehensible manner. Support the team in resolutions

QUALIFICATIONS

·     Passion for music is an asset

·     Post-secondary education in Business, specifically in Accounting

·     1-3 years of accounting experience

·     Self-starter who is able to identify and solve problems

·     Detail oriented with strengths in reconciliations and time management, in order to meet various conflicting deadlines

·     Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and NetSuite are considered assets

·     Excellent written and verbal communication skills

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to: iwanttowork@arts-crafts.ca

Applications will be reviewed as received, and on a rolling basis.

Arts & Crafts is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion as critical values of our company culture. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, men, and non-binary identifying, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), persons from the LGBTQ2SIA+ community, and other equity-seeking groups. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.