AP AR Specialist

JENNY BIRD is a leading jewelry and lifestyle brand known for its lightweight, statement jewelry. We are on a mission to uplift and inspire through thoughtful creation. We are a fast moving, complex business with direct to consumer, wholesale and major department sales channels with customer experience at the core. We value our partnerships, developing and strengthening our relationships with our boutiques and majors. We are inspired by our consumers, and consciously strategize how we can exceed our five star shopping experience. 

The Opportunity: 

We are looking for an Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our Finance Team. In this role, you will manage the day-to-day accounts payable and receivables of the company, including processing invoices and ensuring timely payments to vendors. You will also play an integral role in the month-end close process. The ideal candidate should have full-cycle accounts payable and receivable experience, high attention to detail, and strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. 

Responsibilities include:

Accounts Payable

• Accurately process and review invoices
• Review coding of corporate credit card expenses
• Obtain approval for vendor invoices from department leads through invoice processing software
• Compile AP reports and prepare payments for approval on a weekly basis

Accounts Receivable

• Verify and record customer payments for wholesale accounts
• Record chargebacks and other deductions from customer payments 
• Reconcile transactions and resolve discrepancies
• Compile monthly AR reports and review for past due receivables 
• Outreach to customers for past due accounts and collections 

Additional responsibilities:

• Daily bookkeeping and management of accounting inbox
• Manage new vendor on-boarding process and maintain vendor records
• Process employee expense reports
• Making ad hoc payments via credit card

Note that some of the above responsibilities may be tweaked slightly based on the candidate's experience and areas of strength. Any such minor amendments to the above will be shared with the candidate as a part of the hiring process.

Team Member Expectations: 

We are looking for a compassionate and reliable individual who will lead with empathy, inspire their teammates with a strong work ethic, and support the growth of their peers through establishing relationships built on trust and respect.

As a brand, we have seen incredible growth and success through our team’s proactiveness, curiosity, and desire to learn while building. We look for team members who embody these traits and have the confidence and comfortability to collaborate laterally, communicate ideas effectively, and support the company’s goals.

Qualifications: 

• You have 2-4 years experience managing AR and AP cycles
• Proficiency in accounting software (Netsuite) and accounts payable software (Beanworks)
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Problem-solving mindset to troubleshoot invoice discrepancies and payment issues
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with vendors, customers, and internal teams
• You enjoy working in a team and building and maintaining relationships.
• You value the quality of work and putting your best foot forward.

Location: 

We have flexible working arrangements for the team. This role requires you to be in the office  (East Room located at 507 King East, Toronto, Ontario) 2-3 days a week.

The Interview Process:

1. Phone screen
2. Remote Skills Assessment
3. In Person interview with Sabryna Ko, Director of Finance
4. Conduct References 
5. Offer 

Perks at Jenny Bird

• 3-weeks vacation + 3 floating days + Summer Fridays (we close the office early at 1 pm!
• Your birthday off!
• A comprehensive benefits program + flexible health care spending account
• Parental leave top-up
• Professional development budget to use towards courses and/or certificates
• Perks on JENNY BIRD products!
• Access to Group RRSP Plan
• Membership to the East Room at 507 King East, Toronto, Ontario

JENNY BIRD does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, ancestry, colour, place of origin, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, family status or marital status, or any other protected category recognized by provincial or federal laws.

Should you require any accommodation, please inform us and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. For any accessibility-related assistance, requests for information in accessible alternative formats or to report any accessibility problems, please share in your application or email.