Senior Accountant (Maternity Leave Contract)

A little bit about us:

NutraChamps is a fast-growing health and wellness brand with a diverse catalogue of over 100+ products committed to supplying the best in nutritional supplements. In just over 10 years of operations, we have shot to the top of Amazon’s marketplace and continue to grow on and off the platform. Recognized as one of the Top 50 fastest-growing companies in Canada, published in the Globe & Mail Magazine's 2019 & 2021 lists, as well as a Great Place to Work certified.

When you join the NutraChamps family, you don’t just get a job - you get a purpose.

We’re seeking a motivated individual to join us at our Toronto headquarters. If you’re committed to personal growth, passionate about health and wellness, and interested in moving us forward - we want to hear from you!

NOTE: This position is for local candidates only. No agencies or international applications will be considered. 

Position Summary: 

Reporting to the COO, the Senior Accountant will own the day-to-day accounting function and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting for a fast-growing e-commerce and CPG business.

This is a hands-on operational accounting role. The successful candidate will be responsible for month-end close, cash flow reporting, bank and credit card reconciliations, inventory reconciliation, AP/AR oversight, coordination with external payroll, CRA communication, and support for auditors, external accountants, and other financial related tasks.

The ideal candidate has strong full-cycle accounting experience, excellent attention to detail, strong Excel skills, and the ability to keep financial operations moving in a fast-paced environment with limited handholding.

This is an operational accounting role requiring both technical expertise and a willingness to work directly with the details.

We're looking for someone who takes ownership, works independently, identifies problems before they escalate and consistently delivers accurate financial information.

Experience in an inventory-based business is essential. Familiarity with e-commerce accounting and NetSuite will be particularly valuable.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities (if this list looks exciting to you, click Apply Now):

Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Own and manage the monthly and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, prepayments and general ledger reconciliations.
• Maintain detailed supporting schedules for balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare monthly budget-to-actual variance analyses, investigate discrepancies and communicate findings to management.
• Ensure financial records comply with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
• Coordinate year-end accounting activities and support external accountants, auditors and financial reviews.

Inventory and E-commerce Accounting

• Oversee inventory accounting, including inventory valuation, landed costs, Cost of Goods Sold and inventory adjustments.
• Perform monthly inventory financial reconciliations and coordinate detailed quarterly inventory reconciliations.
• Reconcile marketplace transactions, including Amazon, Shopify, Walmart and other sales channels.
• Maintain accurate accounting for supplier deposits, inventory in transit and manufacturing-related costs.
• Investigate and resolve inventory and financial discrepancies in collaboration with Supply Chain and Operations.

Cash Flow and Financial Analysis

• Prepare and maintain a rolling 13-week cash flow forecast.
• Monitor cash balances, expected collections, upcoming payments and other financial obligations.
• Support management with cash flow projections, working capital analysis and financial planning.
• Assist with annual budgets, forecasts and financial performance analysis.

Accounting Operations and Internal Controls

• Supervise and support the Accounts Payable and Receivable Clerk.
• Oversee bank, credit card and line-of-credit reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate intercompany accounting and foreign exchange reconciliations.
• Ensure financial records, reconciliations and supporting documentation are accurate, complete and organized.
• Support improvements to accounting processes and financial reporting within NetSuite.

Tax, Compliance and External Reporting

• Prepare and reconcile applicable indirect tax filings, including HST (Harmonized Sales Tax), and coordinate submissions.
• Coordinate with external accountants on corporate tax filings and compliance requirements.
• Prepare financial schedules, supporting documentation and ad hoc reports as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive, full-cycle accounting experience.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing month-end close processes and preparing financial statements.
• Strong experience with inventory accounting, including inventory valuation, landed costs and Cost of Goods Sold.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, financial reconciliations and balance sheet management.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, XLOOKUP and financial data analysis.
• Experience working with an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system or comparable accounting software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills.

Strongly Preferred

• CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) designation or active progress toward designation.
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite.
• Experience working in an e-commerce, consumer packaged goods, manufacturing or inventory-based business.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting, intercompany transactions and foreign exchange.
• Experience preparing cash flow forecasts, budgets and financial analyses.

What We're Looking For

Beyond technical accounting skills, we're looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Ownership: You take responsibility for your work and follow through without requiring constant supervision.
• Accuracy: You understand that reliable financial information is critical to sound business decisions.
• Initiative: You identify issues, investigate discrepancies and propose solutions rather than waiting for instructions.
• Accountability: You meet deadlines, communicate proactively and raise concerns before they become problems.
• Adaptability: You're comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment where priorities and business needs evolve.
• Continuous improvement: You look for opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls and make financial operations more efficient.

What’s in it for you?

• Health & Wellness Benefits Plan
• 5 Weeks Paid Time Off
• No Dress Code
• Career Growth
• Flexible Work Hours
• Complimentary On-site Gym
• Free Food, All Day Every Day - Catered Breakfasts, Nutritious Snacks & Juices
• Whether you drive in or “Ride the Rocket”, we’ll subsidize parking or fare
• Your Choice of Tech - Whether you're a Mac or PC, what works for you works for us
• Diverse and multicultural work environment
• Here you can grow at the speed of your learning curve
• The ability to work directly with senior leadership and have a meaningful impact on the business.

Compensation:

• Salary: TBD
• Term: Contract - 12 months with possibility of extension.
• Location: North York – Hybrid Model (4 days in office, 1 day WFH)