Company: Essential HR
Location: Saint Catharines, ON
Expected salary:
Job date: Fri, 09 May 2025 02:08:01 GMT
Job description: Cheekbone Beauty was founded in Canada in 2016 by Jennifer Harper. It is the first Indigenous-owned and founded colour cosmetics brand on a mission to help every Indigenous person on the planet see and feel their enormous value while creating sustainable colour cosmetics that do not end up in a landfill. Our Indigenous roots are weaved into every aspect of our business.Position Summary:Cheekbone Beauty is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Fractional Bookkeeper to support our growing operations on a part-time, contract basis (1 day a week). This role is ideal for an experienced financial professional who understands the unique needs of scaling businesses and can manage accounting tasks with precision, efficiency, and confidentiality.Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain accurate financial records using foundational accounting principles (e.g., debits and credits, chart of accounts, double-entry accounting)
- Prepare and interpret core financial statements: Income Statement (Profit & Loss), Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement
- Reconcile bank and credit card accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Manage sales tax compliance across applicable regions (e.g., GST/HST)
- Support payroll deductions, remittances, and government reporting requirements
- Collaborate with leadership and external accountants to support financial planning and reporting
What You Bring:
- A solid understanding of accrual vs. cash accounting methods
- 10 years of full accounting experience
- Diploma in accounting or related field.
- Proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, or Wave
- Advanced Excel or spreadsheet skills for financial tracking and reporting
- Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to spot and resolve errors
- Experience with Canadian tax and payroll compliance
- Excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to confidentiality
Why Work with Cheekbone Beauty:
Cheekbone Beauty is an Indigenous-owned, sustainability-driven beauty brand focused on creating meaningful impact. Join a mission-led company that values transparency, innovation, and community while offering the flexibility of fractional, remote work.If you’re passionate about accounting, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter below. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.Cheekbone Beauty is an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in the selection process.
