Job Description:
Here at Rakuten Kobo Inc. we offer a casual working start-up environment and a group of friendly and talented individuals. Our employees rank us highly in terms of commitment to work/life balance. We realize that for our people to be innovative, creative and passionate they need to feel valued and supported.
If you’re looking for a company that inspires passion, personal, and professional growth – join Kobo and come help us on our mission of making reading lives better.
The Role:
Rakuten Kobo Inc. is looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Finance team for a 12-month contract! The team is an energetic and dedicated group of professionals that are highly involved in all facets of the business through the delivery of exceptional stakeholder value. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Accounts Payable Specialist plays a vital role in contributing to Kobo’s controllership team and supporting financial accounting functions. The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for supporting the Accounting Manager in leading our accounts payable function, procurement process, supporting general accounting processes, and assisting with month-end close procedures.
The Person:
This person will need a keen sense of attention to detail, have great interpersonal skills, adapt, learn quickly, and be able to work under strict and tight deadlines. An eagerness to want to improve and drive results is expected. The role is an integral part of our operations, which makes the responsibilities crucial to ensuring our accounts payable processes are operating effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process vendor invoices by collecting, reviewing, and inputting invoice details into our financial systems.
• Liaison with department owners and vendors on obtaining supporting invoices, approvals, and resolving financial related inquiries.
• Assist in auditing and processing the Company’s expense reports via online expense reporting portal.
• Process Global Tax remittances payments required on a monthly and within the defined timelines
• Prepare and provide for review, all payments to be paid on a weekly basis, based on the terms set with vendors and/or deadlines internally set.
• Oversight of procurement process, including assurances of policy measures, inclusion of contract, and approvals obtained.
• Prepare subledger to GL reconciliation for accounts payable, including aging and actions on issue resolutions, support for accrued liabilities, and various other balance sheet accounts.
• Support the Accounting Manager in the financial accounting and period end close administration.
• Ad hoc project supporting the Controllership team as required.

The Skillset:

Required:

• Post-secondary degree with a focus on Accounting
• Highly analytical and profound attention to detail
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Candidates should be professional, energetic, and very pro active
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Outstanding organizational skills and process oriented
• Personable, team player with a “can do” attitude

The Perks:

• Flexible hours and hybrid remote working environment
• Subsidized in-office lunches
• Full benefits starting from your first day
• Four extended long weekends in the summer
• Free Kobo device + free weekly e-book or audiobook
• Weekly Kobo Tech University sessions
• Dog friendly office

About Rakuten Kobo Inc.
Owned by Tokyo-based Rakuten and headquartered in Toronto, Rakuten Kobo Inc. is one of the most advanced global ecommerce companies, with the world’s most innovative e-reading services offering more than 6 million eBooks and audiobooks to 30 million + customers in 190 countries. Kobo delivers the best digital reading experience through creative innovation, award-winning e-readers, and top-ranking mobile apps. Kobo is a part of the Rakuten group of companies.
Rakuten Kobo Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations for candidates with disabilities participating in the selection process are available on request. Any information received related to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
Rakuten Kobo would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this role however only qualified candidates will be shortlisted.
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• Process vendor invoices by collecting, reviewing, and inputting invoice details into our financial systems.
• Liaison with department owners and vendors on obtaining supporting invoices, approvals, and resolving financial related inquiries.
• Assist in auditing and processing the Company’s expense reports via online expense reporting portal.
• Process Global Tax remittances payments required on a monthly and within the defined timelines
• Prepare and provide for review, all payments to be paid on a weekly basis, based on the terms set with vendors and/or deadlines internally set.
• Oversight of procurement process, including assurances of policy measures, inclusion of contract, and approvals obtained.
• Prepare subledger to GL reconciliation for accounts payable, including aging and actions on issue resolutions, support for accrued liabilities, and various other balance sheet accounts.
• Support the Accounting Manager in the financial accounting and period end close administration.
• Ad hoc project supporting the Controllership team as required