Junior Accountant

TL;DR

Junior Accountant (Finance): Managing billing, AR cycles, and financial reporting for a storytelling platform with an accent on revenue recognition and intercompany alignment. Focus on optimizing month-end closing processes, performing complex account reconciliations, and coordinating with global HQ teams.

Location: Hybrid (Must be based in the Greater Toronto Area, working 3x per week from the downtown Toronto office)

Company

hirify.global is a global entertainment company, and Wattpad is its community-driven storytelling platform.

What you will do

• Manage billing administration, sales orders, and invoicing based on customer contracts.
• Handle AR payment applications, collections, and variance analysis to identify outstanding balances.
• Perform account reconciliations and ensure proper recognition of revenue and cost of sales.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
• Collaborate with U.S. and Korea HQ teams to support group reporting and policy alignment.
• Assist with audit requests and support basic AP tasks such as invoice coding and expense reports.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in accounting/bookkeeping, specifically within AR/AP cycles.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of deferred and accrued revenue.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
• Must be based in the Greater Toronto Area.

Nice to have

• CPA designation or currently working towards it.
• Exposure to IFRS 15 and ASC 606 accounting standards.
• Fluency in Korean.
• Interest in leveraging AI tools for process improvement and operational efficiency.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model providing flexibility between remote work and in-person collaboration.
• Collaborative, autonomous, and respectful work environment.
• Culturally diverse team with a strong focus on storytelling and community.
• Vibrant downtown Toronto office location.