FULL TIME(12 Month Contract) Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeper

JOB DESCRIPTION – FULL TIME Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeper (Matt Leave Full time Contract role)

ABOUT RON WHITE
Ron White brings elegance, innovation and sophistication to the world of designer footwear by combining thoughtful designs with luxurious materials and unique comfort technology.

Currently operate five stores in the Greater Toronto Area. Four brick-and-mortar locations and a growing web store. As a privately owned family business, each location operates as a boutique, with the other stores forming part of the extended family. The company designs and manufactures in Italy, imports and sells the Ron White collections in more than 80 stores across North America with partners such as Nordstrom as well as on three national TV networks across four countries. Ron White Designer Collections include Women’s footwear, Women’s handbags and Men’s footwear.

As CEO and Creative Director, Ron became famous for re-engineering footwear and creating the world's first All Day Heels®. Today Ron's comfort technology DNA is found in all his collections, with styles ranging from Jeans to Tuxedos for both him and her.

A loyal celebrity following includes leading ladies Vanessa Williams, Céline Dion and Kim Cattrall, as well as leading men Adrien Brody, Rob Lowe, and Matt Damon. Ron also dresses heads of state and royal family members, with the media nicknaming him "The Shoeru" and regularly featuring him as a fashion expert.

Ron recently created a limited-edition shoe collection for The Devil Wears Prada Musical, worn by Vanessa Williams in her role as the lead character, Miranda Priestly. A longtime Ron White muse and dear friend, Vanessa specifically requested his designs, knowing they would keep her comfortable and stylish on stage. The collection can be viewed on our website in the Devil Wears Prada Gallery.

Ron White was named Independent Retailer of the Year by Footwear News in 2011 and was inducted into the Sheridan College of Business Hall of Fame in 2007.

Ron and his team also dedicate their time to Charitable Events including a Breast Cancer Fundraiser founded in 1996, Canada's largest Shoe Drive launched in 1995, and through his White Knight Gala which has raised over a million dollars for local charities.

THE OPPORTUNITY

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES \& REMUNERATION – Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant Full time 12 Month Contract role

Annual Salary,: $60,000 CAD

As the Head office Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeper, you manage the company's day-to-day financial data. Responsibilities include recording transactions, processing payroll, managing accounts payable/receivable, and reconciling bank statements.

You are also responsible for the overall day-to-day performance of the business, including daily reporting, inventory management, data entry, and ensuring all payments are up to date with our vendors and factories, you must have sound judgment and business insight, you identify opportunities, solve problems, and keep organised books and records at a high level while ensuring company policies and procedures are consistently maintained.

You will be reporting to the Financial Controller and work in office 5 days a week.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Post-secondary diploma or degree preferred.

· Excellent verbal and written Communication skills in English are required to effectively collaborate with a Global Team.

· Minimum of 3 years of working knowledge of programs like QuickBooks, Xero, or Sage.

· Ability to maintain secure, up-to-date filing systems for all receipts, bills, and ledgers.

· Ability to multitask, adapt quickly, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.

· Passion for fashion and footwear is an asset.

· Calculate wages, withhold applicable taxes, and process payroll in Quick books.

· Manage invoices, process vendor payments, and track outstanding customer debts.

· Reconcile Vendors Statements with QB AP balances

· Review Bank balances and Deposits complete monthly bank reconciliation

· Strong verbal and written communication skills.

· Excellent time management, organizational, and project management skills.

· WSIB reporting, File payroll taxes, sales tax (e.g., GST/HST), workers' compensation, and pension contributions to meet statutory deadlines

· Proficiency in and experience with Shopify reporting, MS Word, MS Excel, and email, including MS Outlook.

· Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs

HOW TO APPLY

· Interested candidates are invited to visit RonWhiteShoes.com to learn more about us.

· We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.

· To apply, please send your resume to [email protected] with the position you are applying for listed in the Subject Line of your email.

Pay: $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Store discount
• Vision care

Work Location: In person