Accountant

THE ROLE

ZayZoon is on a path to 3x our business by the end of the year! We know that that won’t be possible without scaling our team the right way. The Accountant is responsible for assisting in the business’ day-to-day accounting functions, ensuring accuracy and efficiency, which play a key part in maintaining controls around risk as we grow. This role has exposure to a wide range of accounting functions including but not limited to, reconciliations, partner communications, assisting in corporate activity related to treasury, grant accounting, and assisting in preparation for year-end audits. A unique aspect of this role is the interaction across functional teams to help resolve account issues. The Accountant is a key player in helping to resolve customer account discrepancies quickly and allows this role to make a true impact externally. This role reports directly to the Controller, making it an excellent learning opportunity with plenty of room to grow!

Just a few of the exciting projects we have on deck include:

diving deep into data to optimize the repayment reconciliation process; bridging the gap between Excel, external reporting, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
optimizing the revenue share process through automation; this is a key function owned by this role and an opportunity for you to really run with things
working with senior leaders (CFO, VP Solutions Architecture, Controller) to implement a one-of-a-kind automated matching tool for bank reconciliations
implementation of an expense management tool including change management to roll out use by the team at large, and integration between our ERP, credit cards in both U.S. and Canada, and expense tooling

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US

You:

Like to think on your feet and work in a fast paced role where every day can be a bit different
Are not intimidated by a tight deadline if you know that means making a genuine impact
Are a critical thinker who thinks outside the box and challenges the status quo to push your own limits, as well as those around you
Want to make a difference through meaningful work and are driven by purpose
Have a strong sense of accountability – you ensure the job gets done on time, no hand holding necessary
Are an innovative self-starter that’s always looking for a better way to do things
Get the bigger picture, and how to balance that with a focus on details because you know the little things matter
Love small teams and are not afraid to roll up your sleeves to help others when needed
Are looking for a great company you can grow with!

We:

Are a tight-knit team of adults that care about our customers, our products, and each other; we walk the talk when it comes to living our Core Values
Know that every team member makes a difference; a sense of purpose comes from understanding our vision and how each person fits into it to move our business forward
Constantly strive to improve – always growing ourselves, each other, and our business; you can expect leaders and teammates across our organization that will support you and ensure you are positioned for personal growth and success
Thrive on moving the needle and creating exceptional experiences for our customers
Value a flexible environment, with an emphasis placed on getting the job done, not on hours worked — this means taking the time and space you need for yourself and your family, but also being available for collaboration when needed, and being ready to get down to business in crunch times
Are a group of people that genuinely love what we do. ZayZoon has a tech-industry leading Employee NPS that is consistently above 70.
Are highly engaged, fast-paced and performance-driven, but also know how to have fun!

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Complete high-volume partner and bank reconciliations to quickly resolve differences
Act as a key point of contact with payroll partners and cross functionally to resolve customer account discrepancies
Administer partner calculations, payments, and reporting
Optimize reporting of reconciliations, processes, and reporting
Prepare expense reports and process accounts payable
Perform day to day accounting functions including preparing journal entries, maintaining continuity schedules, and accounting for corporate activities such as bank transfers
Track grant revenue and expenses
Understand and maintain accurate data within ERP (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central)
Assist in preparation of year-end supporting documentation
Assist with analysis of key financial accounts and investigations, preparing ad hoc reporting as required
Assist with other team projects and key initiatives

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOU NEED TO BE SOMEONE WHO IS:

Aligned with our Core Values
Eager to Hustle and resourceful recognizing that part of being in a scale-up means figuring out how to do a lot with a little
Not easily thrown off by change and is able to thrive in a rapidly changing environment – you can pivot quickly with changes in product and processes without losing sight of the goal posts
An excellent communicator who can act an ambassador of ZayZoon with our partners and has an ability to create long-term relationships
Inquisitive and has a proactive approach to problem solving – you want to know the “Why” not just a quick answer
Self-motivated with a high level of independence and accountability – you’re proactive when you need support and no one has to question if the job will get done on time
Highly organized with exemplary prioritization skills; you understand that if everything is a priority, then nothing is a priority
High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and business acumen
Entrepreneurial and unafraid to challenge the status quo; you can identify ideas that could change everything, and aren’t afraid to think big

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
2-3 years of progressive accounting experience
Fundamental knowledge of IFRS
Experience in full cycle accounting with an ability to identify and understand non-recurring accounting issues and assist with solutions for non-routine transactions
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills – comfortable in functions required to create and work with pivot tables, look and match functions; strong understanding of absolute and relative referencing, use of macros for repetitive tasks
Experience with larger ERP systems; ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Computer savvy self starter with an ability to learn new tools quickly – you aren’t afraid to dig deep into a new feature or tool on your own
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

Experience in a high growth, scale-up organization, preferably in the tech environment
Experience using Power BI, Metabase, or similar BI tools
Experience using Power Query