Junior Accountant

LUS Brands (“Love Ur Self”) is the Toronto-based company behind Love Ur Curls® and Love Ur Curls Kids (LUCK™) a hair care brand on a mission to simplify curl care and help people embrace their natural curls.

Since launching in 2017, we’ve sold 10+ million bottles worldwide and built a passionate global community around our belief that you are more than a hair type. Today, we continue to innovate with high-performing, science-backed products that help people care for and style their curls Your Curls, Your Way™.

We’re an agile, action-oriented, AI-forward team where everyone is empowered to take ownership, think boldly, and collaborate. At LUS, you’ll be challenged to solve new problems, and help shape what comes next. If you’re looking for a place where your ideas matter and your work can make a real impact.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Part-Time Junior Accountant to support the company’s day-to-day accounting activities. Accounts Payable (AP) will be a key part of this role, together with general accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, financial recordkeeping, and reporting. As the company expands into retail, the position is expected to evolve to include Accounts Receivable (AR) responsibilities. This role is well suited to someone looking to build practical accounting experience in a collaborative environment.

This role is based on site in our Mississauga office.

• Record and maintain accurate financial transactions in the accounting system.
• Prepare bank and credit card reconciliations and investigate discrepancies or unmatched transactions.
• Review general ledger accounts and assist with maintaining accurate account balances.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures, including preparing and posting journal entries for accruals, prepaid expenses, and other adjustments.
• Prepare supporting schedules and assist with sales, expense, cash-flow, and other financial reporting.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Support audit, tax, and year-end requests by gathering documents and preparing schedules.
• Provide ad hoc accounting, analytical, and administrative support to the finance team as needed.

• Review, verify, code, and enter vendor invoices and credit card transactions, ensuring charges are appropriately approved and supported by documentation.
• Prepare scheduled payment runs and process approved payments by cheque, electronic transfer, or wire.
• Reconcile vendor statements and follow up on invoice discrepancies, missing documentation, and payment inquiries.
• Maintain accurate vendor records and support vendor onboarding and information updates.
• Process employee expense reports and ensure expenses are properly approved, coded, and supported.
• Monitor AP aging and upcoming payment requirements to support timely and accurate disbursements.

• Prepare and issue retailer and customer invoices and credit notes.
• Record and apply customer payments, match receipts to outstanding invoices, and prepare bank deposits where applicable.
• Monitor outstanding receivables, prepare aging reports, and follow up professionally on overdue accounts.
• Investigate payment discrepancies, deductions, and short payments and respond to customer inquiries.
• Assist with reconciling sales and payment activity from e-commerce platforms and payment processors, where applicable.

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, either completed or in progress; equivalent practical experience may be considered.
• One to two years of bookkeeping, general accounting, or relevant co-op experience is preferred.
• Basic…