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| Position Type: | Full-time |
| Location: | London, ON |
| Date Posted: | May 12, 2021 |
Job Description
ASICS Running Apps – Senior Accountant
(Full time)Kihachiro Onitsuka founded ASICS in 1949 to realize his desire to nurture the youth of Japan through sports and contribute to the development of society. Our founding philosophy, “Anima Sana In Corpore Sano (A Sound Mind in a Sound Body)”, represents our wish for people all over the world to live healthful and happy lives in both body and mind.
The ASICS brand is especially well known for its connection to running and for producing extremely high-quality running shoes. To strengthen our commitment to runners, we are expanding our investment in running-related digital services, i.e. running event technology (Race Roster™), AI run-coaching apps (the ASICS Runkeeper™ app), and other exciting platforms that will help us better serve the running industry. Combined, these projects and products makeup ASICS Running Apps.
Our mission?in the past, today, and into the future?is to contribute to a healthful and sustainable society and to bring joy to the people of the world through sports. Sports are an important element in living longer healthy lives, in feeling more fulfilled, and in crossing national and cultural boundaries to bring the world together. If you are looking to join a fun and innovative company focused on the booming digital health and fitness industry, this is the place for you!
Position Overview
The senior accountant position at Race Roster will work in a fast-paced environment, helping to shape the finance department and support the business as we drive towards the ASICS Fitness Apps vision. The senior accountant will work closely with the Accounting Manager and Senior Tax Analyst to support the day-to-day accounting and finance duties necessary to provide accurate and reliable financial reporting, as well as ongoing tax and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
- Daily bookkeeping duties for Race Roster and its subsidiaries
- Preparation of accurate and reliable financial statements (monthly, quarterly and annual)
- Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable, including customer invoicing, vendor invoice entry, payment batch initiation, etc.
- Development and maintenance of strong internal controls over financial reporting
- Initiation of weekly event organizer payouts
- Involvement with annual budgeting and forecasting processes
- GST/HST returns, source deduction remittances, EHT, etc.
- Assistance with Canadian T2, US 1120, and UK income tax returns
- Ad hoc financial reporting, as required
- Customer support inquiries relating to payouts, invoicing, etc.
- Meaningfully participate in diversity and inclusion initiatives across the ASICS Running Apps teams
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- 3+ years of experience working in a public accounting role, or 5+ years of experience in an industry role
- Strong knowledge of common financial reporting frameworks, including ASPE and IFRS
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, and advanced Microsoft Excel skill set
- CPA designation is an asset
- Experience with financial modelling is an asset
- Experience with QuickBooks Online is an asset
Performance Measures
- Effective completion of assigned tasks
- Efficient use of time and resources
- Continuously learning and improving in your role
- Quality of work performed
- Ability to communicate effectively with other employees at all levels of the organization