Senior Staff Accountant

Collective Arts is searching for a detail-oriented and results-driven Senior Staff Accountant to support our Finance team. This role will be based out of our Hamilton location and offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and rapidly growing company.

Reporting directly to the Manager, Financial Reporting this role will focus on streamlining accounting operations, reconciliations, and assisting with special projects. You will also play a key role in supporting the finance team through the month-end close and annual reporting cycles.

• This role requires you to be in person at our offices in Hamilton Ontario every Wednesday & Thursday
• A typical day as a Senior Staff Accountant will include
• Supporting the month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Processing invoices relating to several business channels
• Assisting with inventory discrepancies relating to sales depletions
• Preparing journal entries & account reconciliations
• Processing intercompany invoices and maintaining intercompany accounts
• Processing employee expenses and credit card transactions
• Reconciling petty cash, tip liability and gift card liability accounts
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align reporting with business strategies
• Supporting AR / AP through project implementation to improve workflows and Special projects, as required
• How Your Time Will Be Organized
• Month-End Close & Reconciliations (30%): Completing month-end close activities, including reconciliation of multiple general ledger accounts
• Invoice Processing (30%): Processing invoices across multiple business channels
• Ad Hoc Projects & Support (15%): Participating in special projects and supporting various ad hoc finance initiatives
• Employee Expenses & Credit Cards (10%): Processing employee expense reports and corporate credit card transactions
• Bank Deposits & Cash Application (10%): Reviewing and processing bank deposits related to sales invoices
• Inventory Support (5%): Assisting with investigation and resolution of inventory discrepancies tied to sales depletions
• We’re Looking For Candidates Who Have/are
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or a related field of study
• An Accounting specialization is preferred1-3 years of experience in a finance/analytical role
• Currently enrolled in the CPA program, or working toward designation
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office with a strong focus in Excel
• Detail-oriented with strong data entry skills and a good mathematical aptitude Self-starter with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Bonus Points If You
• Have worked in a scaling start-up or growth-stage business environment
• Have knowledge of the Brewing/Manufacturing Industry
• Collective Arts is a grassroots brewery founded on creativity and community.
• We fuse the creativity of craft beverages with the inspired talents of emerging artists and musicians from around the world.
• As Collective Arts grows, so do the roles and responsibilities of our team members.
• We look for all new hires to match our culture of creativity, flexibility and motivation.
• When we hire you at Collective Arts Brewing, we hire for the future.
• With unlimited career opportunities, Collective Arts invests in ensuring our teams are always challenged, constantly learning from each other, and are creatively contributing to our next big idea.
• So, if you are energized by the idea of making a real difference as part of a winning team, we want to hear from you.

We are an equal-opportunity, affirmative action employer. We value and welcome diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel like they belong. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations and will work with you to meet your needs.

If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the recruitment and selection process, please don’t hesitate to reach out! We celebrate our inclusive work environment and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. Please contact us at the below email should you require any accommodation to participate in the process.