Nolk Looking for Senior Accountant at Quebec, Canada Full Time

Reporting to the Nolk’s Controller, the Sr. Accountant is responsible for AP, the accurate preparation of financial statements, driving month-end close for one of Nolk’s e-commerce bramds, Revant Optics, and coordinating state, federal and international tax filings utilizing the accounting software Avalara. They will also partner with the CEO and department leaders to set annual budgets and reconcile those budgets on a monthly basis. They will work closely with Revant’s ERP (NetSuite) and e-commerce platform (Shopify) to produce reports when requested.

Essential Functions

• Monthly Financial Closing – Lead the monthly financial closing process, encompassing accruals and meticulous adjustments to ensure precise financial reporting.
• Process and Pay Monthly Bills – Handle the timely processing and payment of monthly bills, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial procedures.
• Monthly Cashflow Planning – Create and manage monthly cashflow plans specifically aimed at facilitating bill payments and maintaining financial stability.
• Payroll Tax Filings – Responsible for accurately completing all necessary tax filings associated with employee payroll, including the transition to the ADP platform.
• Sales Tax Filings – Manage the comprehensive process of filing sales tax across 46 states using the Avalara system, ensuring adherence to all legal requirements.
• Shopify/Netsuite Integration – Oversee the seamless integration of Shopify and Netsuite systems, encompassing Avatax functionality for accurate tax calculations.
• Benefits Payment and Reporting – Take charge of benefit payment processing and associated reporting tasks, ensuring timely and accurate execution.
• Accounts Receivable – Address Accounts Receivable tasks as required, ensuring proper documentation and communication with clients.
• Accounts Reconciliation – Regularly perform thorough reconciliations of all accounts, both on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis, to ensure accuracy and accountability.
• Financial Audit Support – Collaborate in financial audit activities as needed, providing required documentation and support to ensure a smooth audit process.
• Inventory Reporting for NetSuite – Maintain comprehensive inventory reporting for the NetSuite system, facilitating accurate financial evaluations.
• Backup for Biweekly Payroll Processing – Execute the biweekly processing and payment of employee payroll, adhering to established schedules and protocols when the HRBP is absent.
• Monthly Financial Accounting (Nolk) – Undertake necessary monthly financial accounting tasks for Nolk, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance.
• Assume other duties as necessary to contribute to the efficient and effective functioning of the financial operations.

Education and Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in accounting
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• CPA designation or persuit of CPA an asset
• Experience in an e-commerce or manufacturing environment would be highly beneficial
• Previous experience with financial software and systems such as Netsuite, Avalara, ADP (or similar payroll software), and Shopify is advantageous
• Experience with cross border taxation and international tax regulations is an asset
• Experience in financial analysis, including cashflow planning, accruals, and financial evaluations
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, such as system integrations or financial audits
• Regulatory knowledge of US GAAP and/or ASPE
• Previous exposure to financial audit processes is beneficial

Competencies

• Strong attention to detail is crucial for tasks like handling monthly bills, Accounts Receivable tasks, and ensuring accurate financial reporting.
• Ability to analyze financial data, forecast cashflows, and develop effective monthly cashflow plans to facilitate timely bill payments and maintain financial stability.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll and sales tax regulations, along with the capability to accurately complete tax filings and ensure compliance, especially across multiple states.
• Skilled in overseeing the integration of different financial systems
• Demonstrated ability to lead the monthly financial closing process, including accruals and meticulous adjustments, resulting in accurate and comprehensive financial reporting.
• Proficiency in performing thorough account reconciliations on various timeframes (monthly, quarterly, yearly), ensuring accuracy and accountability in financial records.
• Proficiency in managing biweekly payroll processing, including adherence to schedules, accurate calculations, and compliance with payroll regulations.
• Capability to manage benefit payment processing and associated reporting tasks accurately and within designated timeframes.
• Expertise in developing and managing cashflow plans, ensuring adequate funds are available for bill payments and other financial obligations.
• Effective communication skills with employees, clients, and auditors.

What We Offer

• Generous time off policy
• Flexible working hours & work from anywhere policy (remote positions only)
• Insurance begins on day 1
• Hybrid or remote depending on location

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Statement

At Nolk, we are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. We aim to hire competent, committed people who are passionate about our company’s mission, regardless of race, gender, sexuality, or other protected classes of identity. We believe that diversity in our workforce helps us to better understand and meet the needs of our customers and communities, and we foster a community of people who acknowledge and live up to this standard.

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