Junior Accountant

WEBTOON Entertainment ‚Ä¢ Toronto, Ontario ‚Ä¢ Full Time

Posted on Sat, May 30, 2026

Wattpad’s vision is to entertain and connect the world through stories. A leading global webnovel platform, Wattpad has democratized storytelling for a new generation of diverse Gen Z writers and their fans. Wattpad is part of WEBTOON Entertainment’s IP & Creator Ecosystem, where approximately 155 million monthly active users discover incredible stories in multiple formats. Come build the future of entertainment and storytelling with our global team, and write your next chapter with us! Wattpad is part of the WEBTOON Entertainment family of brands, home to some of the world's largest storytelling platforms. With approximately 155 million monthly active users, WEBTOON Entertainment’s IP & Creator Ecosystem of aligned brands and platforms include WEBTOON, Wattpad--the world’s leading webnovel platform--WEBTOON Productions, Studio N, Studio LICO, WEBTOON Unscrolled, LINE MANGA, and eBookJapan, among others. To read more about our family of Brands, check out our website here.
We are looking for a Junior Accountant to join Wattpad’s accounting team. You will be a key contributor in our accounts receivable cycle. As a member of the accounting team, you will utilize your A+ relationship building skills to partner with our vendors and employees to ensure compliance to our policies & procedures and an overall positive & smooth interaction.

What you’ll be doing:

Billing (sales orders & invoicing) administration in accordance with accurate interpretation of customer contracts and effectively communicating with our various lines of business to gather required information
AR payment application and collections follow-up with customers, including troubleshooting and escalation as needed
Conduct AR payment variance analysis and perform reconciliations to identify outstanding balances, unapplied cash, short payments, and payment trends
Ensure proper recognition of revenue and cost of sales according to accounting standards and company policies
Prepare journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
Work cross-functionally with U.S. and Korea HQ consolidation and accounting teams to support group reporting, intercompany processes, and policy alignment
Depositing cheques to the bank and sorting mail
Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities including collaboration and communication with external departments
Assisting with audit requests
May assist with AP related tasks, such as coding of invoices, expense reports, credit card reports, etc.

Ad hoc tasks as they come up

What we're looking for:

1-3 years of relevant experience with accounting/bookkeeping and/or in the AR/AP cycle for a small/mid-sized company with multiple currencies and legal entities
Bachelor degree in accounting, finance, business or a related field
Understanding of deferred revenue and accrued revenue
Advanced Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets experience
Meticulous, keen attention to detail and highly organized
Impeccable customer service, relationship building and problem solving skills
Strong communication (verbal and written) and possess professional maturity
Proven track record of successful multi-tasking and ability to prioritize work and meet strict deadlines
Possess a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude and thrive in a collaborative team environment
Flexible and adaptable to execute ever changing job duties and take initiative on continuous improvement
Experience with bookkeeping and/or in the AR/AP cycle for a small/mid-sized company with multiple currencies and legal entities

Nice to have, but not required:

CPA, or workings towards CPA
Exposure to IFRS 15 and ASC 606
Fluency in Korean
Strong interest in leveraging AI tools, with a passion for process improvement and operational efficiency

$50,000 - $75,000 a yearWhat we offer (For Full-Time Only): * Career development; we believe in mentorship and investing in your learning, supporting you to achieve your goals * Top industry health benefits, including vision and dental Your own health/wellness account to spend each year * RRSP Contributions (Canada), 401K Contributions (USA) * Generous vacation and Maternity/Parental leave top-up program * Corporate discount for gym memberships for you and your family * Work from almost anywhere in the world for part of the year * Winter break shutdown and a whole lot more! Wattpad is conducting all interviews in a distributed manner using applicable third party software where needed and using visual interface tools such as Google Meet and Zoom. About Wattpad Who are we? Entrepreneurs and Do-ers. Our vision is to entertain and connect the world through stories, and our mission is to use the power of community and technology to unleash the full potential of stories to the world. What does that mean? We are visionaries, community builders, passionate problem solvers, storytellers, coffee snobs (tea drinkers, too!), curious by nature, and culturally diverse. What are we obsessed with? Our users. Solving complex problems and maximizing flow. Learning constantly. Building the next great storytelling product. Finding the greatest stories ever told. Dogs (and cats), coffee, and good snacks. How do we work? Autonomously, collaboratively, respectfully. Balancing with work, family, and play...and all while having a great time. Unlock the best of both worlds with a role that keeps you connected! We're looking for passionate individuals in the Greater Toronto Area to join our team who can work 3x per week from our vibrant downtown Toronto office. Wattpad has a hybrid work model, where employees enjoy the flexibility to connect with colleagues and collaborate on exciting projects in person, as well as the time and space to for productive work from home. This is your opportunity to be a part of our thriving workplace culture. Wattpad encourages candidates to apply as long as they are authorized to work in Canada (excluding Quebec) as a precondition of employment. We are not able to sponsor applicants for work permits. Culture and Diversity Wattpad is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate. Period. Wattpad welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We have taken a leadership position on creating a culture and an organization that truly values diversity. We are committed to fostering a global team that reflects the diversity of the Wattpad community. At Wattpad, we believe cultural fit doesn’t mean culturally identical, and diversity of thought helps us to challenge one another to think big and think differently. We consider employment applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, disability status or any other protected status. If you have any special needs or accessibility requirements, please let us know. We will do our utmost to accommodate, in accordance with applicable local legislation. Don’t meet all the requirements? Studies show women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs if they do not meet all the qualifications. Therefore, in an effort to build a more diverse workplace, we encourage you to apply anyways. You might actually be the right person or you may be a good fit for a number of other openings we currently have. #WattpadWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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