Junior Accountant

Job Summary

We are looking for a Junior Accountant to join Wattpad’s accounting team. As a key contributor in our accounts receivable cycle, you will partner with vendors and employees to ensure compliance with policies and procedures while maintaining a positive interaction.

• Billing (sales orders & invoicing) administration in accordance with accurate interpretation of customer contracts and effective communication with various lines of business to gather required information.
• AR payment application and collections follow‑up with customers, including troubleshooting and escalation as needed.
• Conduct AR payment variance analysis and perform reconciliations to identify outstanding balances, unapplied cash, short payments, and payment trends.
• Ensure proper recognition of revenue and cost of sales according to accounting standards and company policies.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Work cross‑functionally with Korea HQ consolidation and accounting teams to support group reporting, inter‑company processes, and policy alignment.
• Deposit cheques to the bank and sort mail.
• Perform month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end closing activities, collaborating and communicating with external departments.
• Assist with audit requests.
• Assist with AP related tasks, such as coding of invoices, expense reports, credit card reports, etc.
• Ad hoc tasks as they arise.

• 1‑3 years of relevant experience with accounting/bookkeeping and/or in the AR/AP cycle for a small/mid‑sized company with multiple currencies and legal entities.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.
• Understanding of deferred revenue and accrued revenue.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets experience.
• Meticulous, keen attention to detail and highly organized.
• Impeccable customer service, relationship building, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication, and professional maturity.
• Proven track record of successful multi‑tasking and ability to prioritize work and meet strict deadlines.
• Roll‑up‑your‑sleeves attitude and ability to thrive in a collaborative team setting.
• Flexible and adaptable to execute ever‑changing job duties and take initiative on continuous improvement.
• Experience with bookkeeping and/or in the AR/AP cycle for a small/mid‑sized company with multiple currencies and legal entities.
• Nice to have, but not required: CPA or working toward CPA; exposure to IFRS
  15 and ASC
  606; fluency in Korean; strong interest in leveraging AI tools for process improvement and operational efficiency.

$50,000 - $75,000 a year.

• Career development; mentorship and learning opportunities to help you achieve your goals.
• Top industry health benefits, including vision and dental.
• Your own health/wellness account to spend each year.
• RRSP Contributions (Canada) and 401(k) Contributions (USA).
• Generous vacation and maternity/parental leave top‑up program.
• Corporate discount for gym memberships for you and your family.
• Work from almost anywhere in the world for part of the year.
• Winter break shutdown and other workplace perks.

• Greater Toronto Area: required to work 3× per week from the downtown Toronto office.
• Hybrid model with flexibility to collaborate in person and also work remotely as needed.

Candidates must be authorized to work in Canada (excluding Quebec). We do not sponsor work permits.

Wattpad is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, disability status, or any other protected status. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and provide accommodations upon request.