ABOUT HERSCHEL SUPPLY
Welcome to Herschel Supply, where we make quality products for a lifetime of better journeys. Designed with timeless form and intuitive function in Vancouver, Canada, every piece is backed by our signature warranty for wherever you’re going next.
Since 2009, we’ve never stopped taking risks. We’re constantly innovating, growing our community and heading on new journeys. We’ve gotten lost in new cities, made lifelong friends all over the world, road tripped with no GPS, and explored a ton of creative pursuits along the way.
Putting yourself out there isn’t easy. It means stepping outside of your comfort zone and trying something new. It might be scary at first, but it also leads to the best parts of life. Inspiring others to take that leap is what we live for. Wherever you’re headed, we’re here to help you pack your future with possibilities.
So, come along for the ride, get inspired and Put Yourself Out There.
ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE
The Senior Accountant will support Herschel’s accounting team in providing accurate and timely financial information to our stakeholders by: performing and reviewing month-end close tasks, reconciling key balance sheet accounts and analyzing financial information. This position reports to the Assistant Controller and works closely with other Finance team members.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
Our workplace is dynamic, supportive, and entrepreneurial in spirit, and we pride ourselves in being a collaborative, open-minded and imaginative team. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the liability and sales and use tax sections of the financial statements in accordance with both APSE and Herschel’s accounting policies
- Preparing monthly journal entries and reconciliations;
- Resolve accounting questions and issues to ensure month end close is achieved in a timely manner
- Conducting detailed variance analysis over both the statement of profit and loss and key balance sheet accounts; and
- Leading process improvement initiatives to improve accuracy and optimize the accounting function.
- Filing sales and use tax adhering to reporting/filling deadlines in all tax jurisdictions;
- Assisting in the interim and year-end audit process by liaising with and preparing supporting schedules for external auditors
- Assisting in the development of accounting policies, procedures and internal controls
- Participating in special projects and business initiatives as needed
- Working with internal stakeholders to provide timely and relevant information
ABOUT YOU
- A minimum of 3 years of accounting experience with a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- CPA designation or equivalent is essential
- Strong accounting technical skills with knowledge of IFRS and/or ASPE
- A motivated, self-starter, who enjoys digging into the details, solving problems and seeing things through to the end
- Strong interpersonal and listening skills, to work with all internal and external individuals in a friendly, professional and competent manner
- High degree of critical thinking and analytical skills
- Is extremely organized, with time management and prioritization abilities, who can operate under tight deadlines
- Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
- Experience at a large public practice firm preferable
- Industry experience, and/or familiarity with an ERP system are considered assets.
YOUR JOURNEY WITH HERSCHEL SUPPLY
The annual salary for this role falls within the range of $74,000 - $94,000 CAD. In addition to base salary, here are just a few of the additional perks we offer to our valued team members as part of our comprehensive total compensation package:
- Health benefits
- Product discount and giveaways
- Robust mental health support
- Hybrid working environment
- Competitive vacation policy
- Maternity leave top-up for birthing and non-birthing parents
- Employee assistance program
- Office snacks and beverages
- Weekly happy hour
- A dog friendly office
- Various fun employee events throughout the year
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION AT HERSCHEL SUPPLY
We’re committed to creating a workspace that is safe, secure, inclusive and enjoyable for all. Stemming from our core values and initiating dialogue around our programs, we aim to empower everyone to share their individual voices and experiences. It’s with this openness that we are able to expand our view of who we are as individuals, and what we can do in our careers at Herschel.
At Herschel Supply, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our goal is to build an inclusive culture that connects us to our customers and the communities around us while embracing and encouraging diversity in our employees’ age, colour, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion and other characteristics that make our employees unique.
What We Do
Founded in 2009 by brothers Jamie and Lyndon Cormack, Herschel Supply Co. adopted the name of the small town where three generations of their family were raised. Headquartered in Vancouver, Herschel Supply Co. designs and manufactures the finest quality backpacks, bags, travel goods, apparel and accessories for everyday explorers around the world
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