Accountant | Poppy & Peonies
Ontario
Poppy & Peonies /
Full Time /
Remote
Bloom is a full-service workplace design consultancy, proudly supporting Poppy & Peonies in their search for an Accountant to join their dynamic team. As Talent Advisors, we serve as the bridge between our Bloom Partner and you throughout the recruitment process. At Bloom, we don’t rely on automated tools to sift through applications—every resume is carefully reviewed by a real person to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. If selected, you’ll join Poppy & Peonies directly as a valued member of their team. We’re excited to consider your application! Please note that applications will be accepted throughout the holiday season. Thank you for your patience and interest in this opportunity!
Hi, I’m Natalie Dusome, Founder and CEO of Poppy & Peonies, a fun and energetic brand that believes styles and function should co-exist. We’re passionate about creating practical pieces that help make life a little easier and lighten the load, literally.
Building Poppy & Peonies has been a wild adventure. The journey began when my daughter Poppy was born and my accessories no longer worked with my new life as a mom, I needed bags with pockets and organization that looked cool and had functionality. I couldn’t find it, so I decided to create it, and in 2015 Poppy & Peonies was born.
We’ve come a long way in five years – from filling orders in my basement to appearing on Dragons’ Den, and now, expanding into new product categories and collaborating with some exciting influencers and brands. I’d be lying if I said it’s been nothing but smooth sailing, but thanks to our incredible community, we’ve never felt more loved and supported!
We believe in our responsibility to care for our environment and we are passionate about preserving the health and welfare of our planet, and the animals that live on it. All of our bags are made from high-quality vegan leather, and our entire product line is vegan, cruelty-free, and PETA-approved. We ship our products plastic-free and we use a combination of recycled, compostable, and biodegradable materials to mitigate shipping waste, and we are constantly looking for new ways to make our products and supply chain more sustainable to reduce our carbon footprint.
About the Role
As our Accountant, you keep the numbers (& the business) running smoothly at Poppy & Peonies.
Reporting directly to the VP of Finance, you’ll be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting strategic planning through budgeting and forecasting, ensuring compliance with tax and payroll requirements, and helping the business scale through sound financial operations.
Your role is key to keeping Poppy & Peonies fiscally healthy and growth-ready—whether through timely reporting, managing expense and payroll processes, supporting our year-end and tax filings, or contributing to financial strategy and decision-making.
You are a collaborative partner across departments, and a trusted steward of the numbers that drive our brand forward.
Does this sound like you?
Are you someone who loves diving into spreadsheets and reconciling accounts?
Are you someone who thrives on routine and doesn’t mind recurring data-entry, but are up to the challenge to jump into ad-hoc analysis and fluid financial modelling when required?
Do you enjoy streamlining financial processes and improving how teams work together?
Are you energized by turning numbers into insights that drive real business impact?
Do you want to be part of a growing, fashion-forward brand where your work truly matters?
If you answered yes to all the above—we’d love to hear from you!
The Opportunity
- Accounting and Financial Operations: Preparing and analyzing accurate and timely financial reports to support decision-making and drive fiscal responsibility across the organization.
- Taking ownership of key components of the month-end and year-end close, including bank reconciliations, journal entries, general ledger account reconciliations, and the maintenance of working paper files.
- Partnering closely with the VP, Finance to produce monthly reporting packages, KPI summaries, and ad hoc financial insights.
- Conducting cost and variance analyses to inform leadership, presenting findings clearly and concisely.
- Supporting our year-end and corporate tax return preparation in collaboration with external accountants.
- Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning: Contributing to the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting cycles, improving and maintaining the financial model.
- Assisting with scenario modelling, cash flow forecasting, and departmental budget tracking to ensure operational alignment.
- Performing detailed variance analysis to help teams understand budget performance and adjust spending strategies.
- Accounts Payable, Expense Management & Payroll: Managing supplier invoice processing, ensuring costs are properly reconciled and coded to the correct general ledger accounts to guarantee accurate reporting
- Overseeing credit card reconciliations and employee expense processing to maintain compliance and accurate reporting.
- Supporting biweekly payroll operations and compliance reporting, including quarterly WSIB/WorkSafeBC submissions and annual EHT filings.
- Sales Tax Compliance: Filing monthly and quarterly sales tax returns in Canada, and managing U.S. sales tax filings in our US sales tax system.
- Monitoring evolving tax obligations and ensuring accuracy in sales tax software and systems.
- Inventory & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Working alongside the VP, Operations and the Production & Logistics team to report on inventory levels, flag variances, and support operational controls.
- Reconcile our purchase orders against supplier invoices, ensuring accurate payments are made to suppliers.
- Process Improvement & Policy Development: Driving continuous improvement in financial workflows by identifying automation opportunities and enhancing existing policies and procedures.
- Assisting with grant applications and reporting requirements as needed, supporting both compliance and funding strategy.
- Contributing to a high-functioning finance team by supporting one-off projects, internal audits, and cross-team initiatives.
What You Bring to the Table
- You are a well-rounded accounting professional with experience in fast-paced and dynamic environments, ideally within e-commerce or consumer-focused businesses.
- You bring a strong foundation in accounting and finance, supported by a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent work experience.
- You have 3+ years of progressive experience in accounting, with a track record of taking ownership of key financial functions and contributing to operational efficiency.
- You possess strong technical skills, including proficiency in financial software (e.g., QuickBooks) and advanced Excel capabilities, enabling you to deliver high-quality reporting and analysis.
- You are analytical and detail-oriented, with a keen ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights that support strategic decisions.
- You’re highly organized and able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines with precision and accountability.
- You are motivated by continuous improvement and bring a process-driven mindset, always looking for ways to streamline and optimize workflows. You constantly question if tasks can be completed more efficiently (“is there an Excel formula for that?”).
- You’re a collaborative team player who communicates effectively and enjoys working across departments to support business goals.
- You can work independently with minimal supervision while contributing to broader team objectives.
- You are flexible and adaptable in a changing environment, with a strong work ethic and a positive, can-do attitude.
- CPA (or equivalent designation) or in progress is considered an asset.
- Bonus Points: Experience with e-commerce, multi-entity organizations, or intercompany transactions + Familiarity with payroll processing, Canadian and U.S. sales tax compliance, and systems like Avalara or Dext.
Don’t sweat it if you don’t have everything listed above. We believe in growth and curiosity. If you have some of these qualities and are excited about this opportunity, then we want to hear from you!
The recruitment process
- Video screen with Erica, Talent Advisor from Bloom
- Video Interview with Sarah, VP Finance
- Take Home Assignment
- Video Interview with Nat Dusome (Founder + CEO of Poppy & Peonies)
- Reference checks
- Offer
Location
- We are looking for someone located in the Eastern Time Zone to join our remote Finance & Accounting team.
- Travel to team retreats and events will be required.
Salary and Total Rewards
- Annual Salary ranges from $70,000-$85,000 CAD
- 3 weeks of paid vacation per year
- 5 additional flex days
- Summer Fridays
- $1,500 CAD annual health spending account
- $250 CAD annual period & menstrual budget
- $1,000 CAD annual allowance towards Poppy & Peonies product
- $400 CAD home office setup allowance
$70,000 - $85,000 a year
This salary is in Canadian currency.
At Bloom, we see conversations around compensation as a continuous discussion. We encourage you to share your desired compensation early in the interview process, but we also understand that as you learn more about the role and the full benefits package, your expectations might evolve. Don't worry - there will be plenty of opportunities throughout the process to revisit and adjust those conversations if needed.
Like Bloom, Poppy & Peonies is committed to a fair and equitable hiring process for all candidates. To ensure that each candidate’s journey is consistent and the selection process is unbiased, Hiring Managers will not respond to any personal messages regarding this role or other opportunities. To apply, please submit your application via Bloom.
How we Hire
Poppy & Peonies is committed to a fair and equitable hiring process for all candidates. To ensure that each candidate’s journey is consistent and the selection process is unbiased, the team at Poppy & Peonies will not be responding to any personal messages regarding this role or other opportunities.
Poppy & Peonies is a proud equal opportunity workplace that is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We’re looking for motivated and compassionate people who can execute from the ground up and support the work that Poppy & Peonies believes in.
Poppy & Peonies is committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. Should you require any accommodation, please inform us and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. For any accessibility-related assistance, requests for information in accessible alternative formats or to report any accessibility problems, please share in your application or email agnes@buildwithbloom.com.
