Accountant

We welcome interested candidates based in either the Greater Toronto Area or Greater Vancouver Area. Overview: At Saje Natural Wellness, we're nature's original farmacy, blending the superpower of plants so you can remedy real life, naturally. And like nature, we're continually growing! As we continue to build our team, we're seeking talented people to join us: in our stores, support offices, and distribution centres. We are a purpose-driven, people-first organization where collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurial mindsets thrive. We look for individuals who have drive and warmth, agility and passion, and keep customer experience at the centre of everything they do. At Saje, you’ll connect with a dynamic community and make a positive impact. Join our team and grow your career, alongside the most talented, hard working, and kind-hearted people out there. The impact you'll make: Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Accountant is a key member of the Finance team, responsible for supporting the month-end close process and assisting with the preparation of accurate and timely journal entries, consolidated financial statements, reconciliations, working papers, and variance analysis. The role contributes to ensuring compliance with ASPE, internal controls, and company policies through the preparation, review, and analysis of financial information. The Accountant supports the annual audit process by responding to audit requests and maintaining supporting documentation. In addition, the role collaborates with cross-functional teams and provides financial support on various projects and initiatives, while contributing to process improvements and the continued enhancement of accounting and reporting practices. All Saje Team Members are responsible for contributing to Saje’s culture and maintaining a positive environment for themselves and their peers. What you'll do: Support the monthly financial close process and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with ASPE. Prepare month-end accounting entries and perform period-end financial analysis. Complete account reconciliations and variance analyses. Prepare deliverables for the annual external financial statement audit, including supporting schedules, working papers, financial statements, note disclosures, and corporate tax return information. Prepare monthly sales tax remittance filings and payments across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payment and reconciliation to the general ledger. Support the preparation of Board meeting materials and monthly reporting packages. Maintain ownership over the sales accounting process for Retail and Ecommerce revenue streams and the retail accounting process (reviewing open sales statements, rent, deposits, credit card fees). Monitor the Retail Accounting inbox and act as a key point of contact for store and internal teams on finance-related questions and issues. Own and prepare reporting submissions for various Statistics Canada filings. Partner with the Regulatory and Operations teams to manage recycling and stewardship programs, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and the timely completion of all required external reporting. Provide financial support to management through ad hoc analysis, special projects, and other initiatives as required. Participate in and lead process improvement initiatives across financial and operational functions. Assist in the implementation and enhancement of processes and systems to streamline operations and improve financial accuracy. Foster an inclusive, team-oriented environment that reflects Saje’s values and ensures all Team Members feel valued, supported, and a sense of belonging. Contribute to a team environment where all Team Members consistently experience a sense of belonging and inclusion. We'd love to hear from you if you have: A CPA designation along with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related fiel…

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