Leon Cycle is looking for an Accountant who will be responsible for all day-to-day accounting functions for Leon Cycle in Canada and the US. They will work to help the head of Finance and ops to implement a new ERP system in place and continue to ensure smooth accounting operations are completed within Leon Cycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Process accounts and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
- Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables’ data
- Prepare bills, invoices and bank deposits
- Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
- Verify discrepancies by and resolve clients’ billing issues
- Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients
- Generate financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status
- Reporting to Finance Director based in Suzhou HQ, provide monthly consolidated reporting to Suzhou HQ
- Business partner with sales and operations on sales revenue tracking, expense tracking and retail store financial operations
- Coordinate with local external financial and accounting firms
- Assist in the set up of new legal entities as needed
- Ensure compliance with applicable standards (i.e. GAAP, FASB), rules, regulations, and systems of internal control
- Aid in the implementation of new ERP systems, accounting policies, standards, and guidelines
- Provide accurate, timely, and relevant recording, reporting, and analysis of financial information
- Identify areas for improvement and implement improvements to processes
- Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
Experience and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 3-5 years’ relevant experience; preferably in a small to mid size start up with high growth rate
- Solid knowledge of local and national tax regulations
- CPA qualifications completed or currently undertaking preferred
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to work independently and very hands on
- Willingness to tackle other finance tasks as needed
Why work at Leon Cycle
- 100% Benefits paid for by company from the date of hire
- Be part of a growing team throughout Canada & US
- Discount on ebikes, services, and accessories
- Other employee perks and fun things as we continue to grow!
About Leon Cycle
LEON CYCLE is the retail arm of the LEISGER Cycle Group, manufacturers of premium electric bikes under the brand names NCM and LEISGER, and of electric bike components under Das-Kit and Bionx. The LEISGER Cycle Group set up its online retail in 2014 in Germany; the company is fast growing in market share and expanded throughout Europe, Australia, and New Zealand Now, and most recently in US and Canada.
Leon Cycle is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations in accordance with the Accessible Canada Act during the application process are available upon request.