Accounting / FP&A

Junior Accountant

at Wattpad

📍 Location Toronto

📋 Details Full-time

📅 Posted May 29, 2026

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About the Role

Process AR/AP, journal entries, month-end close

Toronto-based, multi-entity accounting team

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 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 communication (verbal and written) and possess professional maturity
Proven track record of successful multi-tasking and ability to prioritize work and meet strict deadlines
Possess a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude and thrive in a collaborative team environment
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
CPA, or workings towards CPA
Exposure to IFRS 15 and ASC 606
Fluency in Korean
Strong interest in leveraging AI tools, with a passion for process improvement and operational efficiency
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We are looking for a Junior Accountant to join Wattpad’s accounting team
You will be a key contributor in our accounts receivable cycle
As a member of the accounting team, you will utilize your A+ relationship building skills to partner with our vendors and employees to ensure compliance to our policies & procedures and an overall positive & smooth interaction
Billing (sales orders & invoicing) administration in accordance with accurate interpretation of customer contracts and effectively communicating with our 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 U.S. and Korea HQ consolidation and accounting teams to support group reporting, intercompany processes, and policy alignment
Depositing cheques to the bank and sorting mail
Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities including collaboration and communication with external departments
Assisting with audit requests
May assist with AP related tasks, such as coding of invoices, expense reports, credit card reports, etc
Ad hoc tasks as they come up

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