Accounting Specialist

Who we are: Founded in 2014, Open Farm is one of the fastest growing CPG companies in North America. We are transforming the way people feed their pets with a focus on producing premium, healthy food all ethically sourced from farm-to-bowl. We believe the best foods are made with consciously sourced, top-quality ingredients from farmers and fisheries who believe in doinggood for all animals and the environment. We are headquarteredin Toronto, Canada with teammembersbased across North America.
In 2021, Open Farm raised >$80MM CAD in our latest round of funding, led by leading global growth equity firm General Atlantic, who joined Open Farm's leadership team and existing minority partner, Encore Consumer Capital, on Open Farm's long-term growth journey. With annual sales growth exceeding 60 per cent over the last three years, our products can be found in over 6,000 neighbourhood pet retailers across North America as well as online at OpenFarmPet.com. Our product line is recognized as a category-leader in product innovation, with a full suite of premium offerings ranging from kibble to fresh meals and supplements. Throughout our growth journey, we have stayed true to our values, partnering with ethical sourcing partners Certified Humane®, Global Animal Partnership, and Ocean Wise Seafood to provide better quality ingredients to pets and ensure we are sourcing ingredients in a way that respects farm animals and the planet.
Where You'll Come in:
The Accounting Specialist will have a strong understanding of accounting, bookkeeping, and financial statements. They are detail-oriented, have excellent soft skills and should also be highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
How you'll Make An Impact: (If this looks enticing, click "Apply"!)

• Perform daily accounting tasks such as accounts payable/receivable, general ledger entries, and bank reconciliations.
• Review credit memo requests from customers for trade spend related activities
• Process vendor invoices including matching them to purchase orders, confirming accurate pricing/quantities, and coding expenses to appropriate account
• Complete new customer credit applications & monitor credit of key partners
• Review and process employee expense reports
• Ensure completeness of customer invoicing via EDI. Process customer invoices when needed.
• Monitor A/R & A/P balances, send customer statements, and apply cash receipts.
• Manage banking & payments including setting up payment templates, wires, etc.
• Track, back up and organize current company files and information along with record storage
• Assist with month-end activities and year-end audit preparation
• Ad-hoc reconciliation and analysis as needed
• Other administrative duties as required to support a growing business
This is a hybrid role based in downtown Toronto and the candidate must be able to work in-person 2-3 days per week.
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We're Excited About You Because:

• You have 3-4 years of experience in a similar accounting role; or 1-2 years of experience combined with a University degree in Accounting
• Excellent soft skills
• Strong grasp of accounting fundamentals
• Pursuing a CPA considered an asset
• Strong Excel & Outlook skills
• Experience with Netsuite or other ERP system considered an asset

A Few of Our Best Benefits

• The opportunity to grow, develop and make a mission driven, dynamic, and fast-growing company with people who are thoughtful and passionate about work and community
• Market-competitive compensation
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage and RRSP plans with company match
• Great office culture (with lots of adorable pets!) where your pet interrupting video calls or in-person meeting is the norm
• Discounted food for your furry family members

What We Offer:
- Opportunity to lead and shape the future of food quality and safety in a fast-growing, mission-driven company, with annual sales growth of over 60% YOY.
- Join a dynamic and supportive work environment with a team of dedicated, high-performing professionals.
- Competitive salary and incentives.
Our Values
We Raise the Bar | We Keep the Barn Doors Open | We Graze Lightly | We Lead the Pack | We are Inspired by Our Customers | We Have Fun Doing It
Open Farm values diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Applicants requiring a disability-related accommodation at any stage of Open Farm's recruitment process should contact karen@openfarmpet.com. As required by legislation, Open Farm will consult with applications requesting such an accommodation to ensure that Open Farm's recruitment process takes into account their accessibility needs.