Accounting Representative

We’re Hiring!

Accounting Representative (Contract)

Toronto, ON

www.socan.com

Full-time Contract

Hybrid

WHO WE ARE

SOCAN is a not-for-profit copyright collective dedicated to ensuring music creators and publishers receive what they have rightfully earned for the use of their work. SOCAN supports and represents more than 180,000 songwriters, composers, and music publishers. Through licensing, global royalty collection and advocacy, we help creators to keep making the music that entertains, moves, and inspires us   

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND ANTI-RACISM   

SOCAN thrives with a variety of viewpoints, identities, and backgrounds, and we are committed to anti-racism. Everyone is welcome to apply for our wide range of roles, regardless of gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, race, age, culture, sexual orientation, religious belief, or physical ability. Learn more about SOCAN’s commitment to Inclusion & Anti-Racism.   

WHY WORK WITH US?

• Make a difference by supporting and collaborating with a vibrant and creative community
• Enjoy many options for workplace flexibility and work-life balance
• Get involved in the rapidly changing creative space
• Advocate for and empower the creative community
• Together, we’ll help music creators earn more income and make a living

WHAT WE OFFER

• 35-hour workweek schedule (possible flexible work options i.e., 4-day work week (position based)
• Virtual My Wellness program, including access to SOCAN fitness facility
• Inclusive and collaborative working environment  

ABOUT THE ROLE

The purpose of this role within the Members Payable function of the Finance department is to deal with the financial aspects, including payments and taxation of distributions to Members and International Societies. To enter and record financial transactions in the SOCAN Member and International Society sub ledgers on the financial accounting system.

WHAT YOU’LL DO / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process and verify Member and International Society adjustments/advances in accordance with the SOCAN distribution rules and Finance's policy and procedures. Also ensuring appropriate signatures and approval levels are adhered to
• Create Member and International Society detailed adjustment statements
• Process all aspects of member and society payments consisting of cheques, direct deposit and wires ensuring all back-up documentation is provided
• Reconcile the sub ledgers to the general ledger
• Organize all aspects of the quarterly distribution payments to ensure that cheques are sent out by the 15th, of each quarter
• Balance, reconcile and process quarterly payments for the International Societies
• Create and maintain various monthly, quarterly and yearly reports
• Prepare various bank reconciliations
• Liaise with SOCAN's bank on various issues including stop payments, incoming and outgoing wires, stale-dated cheques, etc…
• Maintain demand file and correspondence with Members, government agencies with respect to all requirements to pay
• Preparing the annual Member and Society tax forms including electronic filing with government agencies and in house form modifications as necessary
• Other duties as required including ad hoc projects for systems improvement etc.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING / QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Accounting certificate or diploma would be an asset
• 2 – 5  years of AP Experience
• Knowledge of accounting software packages preferably EPICOR and Paystation
• Knowledge of e-commerce banking applications e.g. AP link
• Good working knowledge of MS word, excel and outlook
• General accounting skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills

ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMMODATION:

SOCAN is committed to providing an inclusive workplace environment that meets the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities. Should you require accommodations please contact us directly at hr@socan.com and we will make the necessary accommodations. Applications submitted to this email address will not be accepted.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

SOCAN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring and other employment decisions at SOCAN are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, record of offences, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.

If you don’t see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply.  Research has shown underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified.  We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply

HOW TO APPLY

If you’re interested in joining us, we’d love to hear from you: http://www.socan.com/careers/

Thank you for your interest in our company; we will be in touch with those candidates we wish to interview.

To learn more about SOCAN, go to www.socan.com. You can also follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook (@SOCANmusic/@SOCANmusique).