ABOUT LUS BRANDS
LUS Brands, short for "Love Ur Self," is the Canadian beauty company behind Love Ur Curls®, a direct-to-consumer hair care brand created to simplify curly hair care and help people embrace their natural beauty. Since launching in 2017, LUS has grown into a profitable global brand, selling more than 10 million bottles to over 1.5 million customers worldwide. As we expand into retail and new international markets, our team remains passionate, hands-on and collaborative, approaching ambitious goals with both energy and humility.
To learn more, visit loveurcurls.ca.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Part-Time Junior Accountant to support the company’s day-to-day accounting activities. In this part-time role, your hours are expected to be approx 20 hours per week. Accounts Payable (AP) will be a key part of this role, together with general accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, financial recordkeeping, and reporting. As the company expands into retail, the position is expected to evolve to include Accounts Receivable (AR) responsibilities. This role is well suited to someone looking to build practical accounting experience in a collaborative environment.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Record and maintain accurate financial transactions in the accounting system.
- Prepare bank and credit card reconciliations and investigate discrepancies or unmatched transactions.
- Review general ledger accounts and assist with maintaining accurate account balances.
- Assist with month-end closing procedures, including preparing and posting journal entries for accruals, prepaid expenses, and other adjustments.
- Prepare supporting schedules and assist with sales, expense, cash-flow, and other financial reporting.
- Maintain organized, audit-ready accounting records and supporting documentation.
- Support audit, tax, and year-end requests by gathering documents and preparing schedules.
- Provide ad hoc accounting, analytical, and administrative support to the finance team as needed.
Accounts Payable — Key Responsibility
- Review, verify, code, and enter vendor invoices and credit card transactions, ensuring charges are appropriately approved and supported by documentation.
- Prepare scheduled payment runs and process approved payments by cheque, electronic transfer, or wire.
- Reconcile vendor statements and follow up on invoice discrepancies, missing documentation, and payment inquiries.
- Maintain accurate vendor records and support vendor onboarding and information updates.
- Process employee expense reports and ensure expenses are properly approved, coded, and supported.
- Monitor AP aging and upcoming payment requirements to support timely and accurate disbursements.
Future Accounts Receivable Responsibilities — Retail Expansion
As the company expands into retail, the scope of this role is expected to evolve to include the following Accounts Receivable responsibilities:
- Prepare and issue retailer and customer invoices and credit notes.
- Record and apply customer payments, match receipts to outstanding invoices, and prepare bank deposits where applicable.
- Monitor outstanding receivables, prepare aging reports, and follow up professionally on overdue accounts.
- Investigate payment discrepancies, deductions, and short payments and respond to customer inquiries.
- Assist with reconciling sales and payment activity from e-commerce platforms and payment processors, where applicable.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, either completed or in progress; equivalent practical experience may be considered.
- One to two years of bookkeeping, general accounting, or relevant co-op experience is preferred.
- Basic understanding of accounting principles, including debits and credits, accruals, prepayments, and account reconciliations.
- Experience with QuickBooks Online or similar accounting software is an asset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookups, sorting, filtering, formatting, and pivot tables.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to identify numerical inconsistencies.
- Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and work with limited supervision.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to handle confidential financial information professionally.
Preferred Attributes
- Reliable, organized, proactive, and willing to learn.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced and changing environment.
- Willing to support different accounting functions as business needs arise.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach.
- Interest in pursuing or progressing toward a CPA designation is an asset.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE
At LUS Brands, you'll have the opportunity to make a visible impact at a growing Canadian beauty brand. You'll work in a hands-on, entrepreneurial environment where ideas move quickly, alongside a collaborative team that values passion, humility and thoughtful execution.
Expected hours: 20.0 per week
Work Location: In person
