Job Title: Accounting Associate

Department: Finance

Company Overview:

Just Play is a passionate and trend driven leader in the children’s consumer goods industry. Our products are an impressive mix of promotional and everyday items for the whole family. We work with the world’s leading children’s entertainment brands to manufacture and distribute exceptional products to every major mass retailer throughout North America and around the world.

Job Summary:

Just Play is seeking an Accounting Associate to join our team. This individual will have a hand in several critical accounting functions, collaborating with Finance Management. To ensure success as an Accounting Associate the ideal candidate will be a passionate team player that can effectively manage multiple tasks. This position will launch a solid career growth path for the right person in a fast paced, exciting entrepreneurial environment.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Participate in the monthly, quarterly, and yearly close processes
• Process payables
• Process cash receipts
• Perform reconciliations related to inventory
• Assist in filing VAT/GST statements
• Maintain an accurate record of prepaid expenses
• Manage Fixed Assets ledger
• Review transactional data for accuracy and consistency
• Assist in the collection process
• Maintain Chart of Accounts
• Assist in the budgeting process across multiple departments
• Utilize ERP system to manage budget, forecast and finance information
• Process expense reports and corporate card reconciliations
• Support system and process enhancements to improve efficiency and accuracy including Microsoft Dynamics NAV implementation
• Review audit reports to identify issues with ERP system data to ensure data integrity

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience
• 1-2 years related accounting / finance experience preferred
• Fluency in English (both written and verbal)
• Fluency in Spanish preferred
• Passion for problem solving and business process improvement
• Strong work ethic, high level of motivation, willingness to learn quickly
• Excellent systems, technology, and analytical skills
• Ability to demonstrate competent self-reliance and resourcefulness
• Ability to multi-task while delivering accurate results
• Advanced Excel skills required; Proficiency in all other Microsoft Office programs: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
• Experience with ERP systems, databases
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization