Sr. Accounting Associate

Just Play is a passionate and trend driven leader in the children’s consumer goods industry. Our products are an impressive mix of promotional and everyday items for the whole family. We work with the world’s leading children’s entertainment brands to manufacture and distribute exceptional products to every major mass retailer throughout North America and around the world.

Job Summary :

Just Play is seeking a Senior Accounting Associate to join our team. This individual will have a hand in several critical accounting functions, collaborating with Finance Management. To ensure success as an Accounting Associate the ideal candidate will be a passionate team player that can effectively manage multiple tasks. This position will launch a solid career growth path for the right person in a fast paced, exciting entrepreneurial environment.

• Participate in and supervise quarterly royalty processes and reconciliations
• Interpret licensing contracts for royalty processing and audits
• Correspond with licensors regarding royalty reporting and payments
• Participate in and supervise quarterly commission processes and reconciliations
• Review audit reports to identify issues with ERP system data to ensure data integrity
• Provide supplemental support to financial accounting teams when needed
• Review transactional data for accuracy and consistency
• Assist in licensor royalty audits
• Assist in financial audits of the group as well as individual subsidiaries
• Assist in preparation of cash flow estimates
• Profit analysis of local manufacturing operations

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years related accounting / finance experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills
• Passion for problem solving and business process improvement
• Strong work ethic, high level of motivation, willingness to learn quickly
• Excellent systems, technology, and analytical skills
• Ability to demonstrate competent self-reliance and resourcefulness
• Ability to multi-task while delivering accurate results
• Advanced Excel skills required;
  Proficiency in all other Microsoft Office programs:
  Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams;
• Experience with ERP systems, databases
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization
• Fluency in English (both written and verbal)