Hi there, we’re Article. 👋 Since 2013, we have been redefining the furniture industry one sofa at a time, it’s not easy — it requires solving challenging, meaningful problems. This is where you come in, as a Senior Accountant, you'll be preparing journal entries and reconciliations in the full-cycle accounting close process while ensuring compliance with US GAAP.

This role involves analyzing financial information, summarizing key insights for senior leadership, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support business objectives.

The Senior Accountant also provides technical accounting expertise, assists with complex transactions, and serves as a key liaison between finance and other departments. Additionally, they play a critical role in mentoring and coaching junior team members, fostering their professional growth and strengthening the overall accounting team.

When starting in this role, you will focus on learning all of our current systems and then by your second month you will be able to work autonomously. The team deals with a high volume of transactions; this is one of the bigger challenges in this role. You'll need to make sense of thousands of lines of transactions/data on a monthly basis.

*Please note this role requires coming into our Vancouver HQ 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday).

Department: Finance & Legal
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Vancouver
Workplace type: Hybrid
Compensation: $80,000 - $100,000 / year
Reporting To: Kyle Misik

What You’ll Do:

Contribute to the completion of accurate and timely monthly comparative financial statements with the departmental breakdown
Assist the Assistant Controller with reviewing working papers, and approving journal entries of junior team members
Complete working papers and ad hoc analyses, including posting journal entries to ensure the accuracy of the financial statements
Become the subject matter expert for logistics and lease accounting including preparing calculations, journal entries, maintaining the lease accounting software and monthly balance sheet reconciliations
Design and document month-end processes and reconciliations
Contribute to the preparation of monthly reporting packages for presentation to the senior leadership team
Liaise with FP&A on forecast variances and perform variance analysis as required
Lead budget to actual review meetings with department heads if required
Assist in building out internal control processes including documentation, providing guidance/discussion with other departments, and liaising with external consultants as required
Ensure accounting policies and procedures adhere to US GAAP
Prepare working papers for audits, liaising with external auditors
Spearhead automation projects and identify opportunities for process improvements
Participate in implementation discussions, scenario planning, and UAT as required
Involvement in special projects/analyses which require extensive use of Excel and the handling of large amounts of data manipulation
Provide mentorship and coaching to junior staff

Who You Are:

CPA designation or passed CFE and awaiting final approval of experience verification
3+ years experience in progressive accounting roles
Proficient with Excel Spreadsheets and dealing with large data sets
Previous experience working for a medium to large size company with exposure to large volumes of transactions
Previous experience in an eCommerce environment is nice to have
Previous experience with Netsuite or similar ERP systems is nice to have
Previous experience with lease accounting
We use G-Suite (Gmail, Sheets, Google Docs, Meet, etc) to work and Slack to collaborate and communicate, with your choice of Mac or PC device
Legally able to work in Canada
Completion of criminal background check

Perks & Benefits:

Wealth:

The salary range is $80,000 to $100,000. The starting salary will be determined by your transferable skills, knowledge, work experience, and the hiring team’s budget, which is based on business needs, market compensation data, and internal equity

Life:

15 days of vacation*
6 well-being (sick) days
1 Inclusion and Diversity Day
Hybrid work: 3 days a week in the office
Work remotely (anywhere in the world) for up to 3 weeks

Total Health:

Excellent extended health and dental benefits packages
$1000 health/lifestyle spending account* for your total physical and mental well-being
TELUS Health App
- Mental Health Assistance/Counseling
- Virtual medical appointments

Office Space:

The Article HQ is a converted warehouse, with an open accessible layout and no offices (even for our founders)
Work from your desk, an Article sofa, collaboration spaces, or a private meeting room
- Standup desks can be requested too
Our kitchens are stocked with salty, sweet and healthy snacks, & all the premium coffees and teas to keep you buzzing
Onsite fitness equipment with showers and towel service
A dog-friendly office - well-socialized pups are welcome

Getting here:

Free street parking (first come, first serve; no reserved spots for senior leaders)
Indoor secure bike storage with change rooms and showers
20-minute walk to either Main Street- Science World or VCC Clark Skytrain stations

Extra:

45% discount on our entire product range (15% for friends and family)

*Prorated

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About Article

Hi there, we’re Article. 👋 Since 2013 we’ve been redefining the furniture industry one sofa at a time.

Vancouver, Canada is home to our HQ (and our first retail store)
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is home to our Asia HQ
Our US and Canadian logistics network serves our customers coast to coast.

Criminal Background Checks:

Having a criminal record does not restrict your employment at Article. Criminal background checks are only conducted with your permission and after a conditional employment offer has been accepted.

The decision if a criminal record will restrict your employment will be done on a case by case decision, where we conduct an "individualized assessment"—a reasoned, evidence-based determination as to whether the applicant's past conviction has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific job duties of the position.

Work Authorization:

Unless otherwise stated, all open roles require legal authorization to work in the location where the job is based, without requiring VISA sponsorship.

For US based roles, Article participates in E-Verify

Equal Opportunity Statement:

At Article, we value and respect individuals for their different talents, skills, abilities, and unique contributions. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, ethnic origin, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, disability, genetic characteristics, personal beliefs, or any other classification protected by federal, state, provincial, and local laws and ordinances.

Accommodations:

If an applicant requires an accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic feel free to email ta.accommodation@article.com or let the hiring team know at any stage of the recruitment process.

This email will only respond to accommodations, all non-related emails will be deleted.

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