COMPANY DESCRIPTION

H. A. Kidd was founded in 1924. We are the largest manufacturer and distributor of home sewing and craft products in Canada. Our vast range of products are found in more than 3,000 fabric, craft, yarn stores and departments from coast to coast. Many of our brands and products are market leaders and our 140 employees are committed to giving our valued customers the highest level of service at all times. Our sales and service teams cover every province and are supported by regional distribution centers in Toronto, Montréal, and Edmonton. We are dedicated to fast order turnaround and ship to all areas of Canada.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are currently looking for a detail oriented and motivated Accounting Associate to start as soon as possible. As a The Accounting Associate, you will assist with day-today accounting tasks including accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, data entry, and financial reporting. This role requires strong organizational skills, a high level of accuracy, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. If you’re looking to grow in your career in a supportive and dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Requirements:

• A diploma or degree from a post-secondary degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience of accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principals and financial reporting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software, experience with ADP is a strong asset.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• ability to handle confidential and information with integrity.
• Excellent time-management, organizational, communication and problem-solving skill

As an Independent Individual Contributor the Accounting Associate will be responsible for the following:

• Providing excellent customer services, by handling and resolving customer inquiries and making needed corrections with regards to the accounts receivable collections process.
• Effectively making collection calls to customers outside of authorized credit terms to effect AR collection and process payments from customers.
• Working with Sales/Operations team(s) as required resolving credit and collection issues.
• Prepare the needed for timely daily bank deposit and sending to the appropriate senior managers as needed.
• Collaboratively works with all the teams as well as teams based in our other offices and maintaining strong relationships both internally and externally to ensure seamless cross functional operations.
• Creating month end reports and processes that can include but not limited to preparing monthly cash forecasts based on outstanding receivables, distributing related reports as required and reconcile the credit card statements.
• Checking and verifying all the invoices Freight, Merchandise, and expenses and processing of invoices according to standard operating procedures.
• Ensuring payments are supported according to established payment policies
• Weekly EFT and Cheque run CAD and USD, make a photocopy before mailing the cheque.
• Reconcile and maintain the merchandise in transit schedules and vendor statements.
• Prepare the monthly sales reps expense reimbursement report.
• Record follow up and resolution on outstanding invoices on payment system.
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies between invoice and purchase order.
• Follow-up on queries from auditors regarding accounts payable and accounts receivable. and retrieve and documentation as required by vendor, auditors, and management.
• Maintain accounts payable files in accordance with department standards.
• Complete banking forms required for credit accounts or update existing ones.
• Assisting with year-end, T2200 and GL account reconciliations
• Other related administrative tasks as required within the accounting cycles.

Requirements:

• A diploma or degree from a post-secondary degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience of accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principals and financial reporting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software, experience with ADP is a strong asset.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• ability to handle confidential and information with integrity.
• Excellent time-management, organizational, communication and problem-solving skills