As a member of the Finance team, the Accountant, Operations is responsible for accounts receivable, month end reconciliations, bookkeeping, and other general accounting work in conformance with established policies, practices, and procedures. Key Responsibilities: Data recording in mid-office and ERP system, Bank and other GL account reconciliations, assist in month end closing, input and manage accounts receivable and accounts payable, including invoicing.

Responsibilities: 

• Maintain proper backup documents in all AP transactions.
• Post and pay vendor invoices in a timely manner.
• Monthly reconciliation of vendor statements.
• Take ownership of systems, policies, and procedures related to AP functions.
• Journal entries and assisting with month-end preparation of accruals.
• Adhere to tight monthly deadlines.
• Prepare bank debits, EFTs, and credit card postings and reconciliations.
• Effectively communicate with all internal and external inquiries.
• Strong relationship builder to liaise with multiple vendors and suppliers.
• Provide other accounting support on an ad hoc basis as needed.
• This role is responsible for reconciling bank transactions including deposit of cheque payments.
• Monitor daily bank transactions to ensure all transactions are posted and researched as required.
• Produce accounts receivable aging reports and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Bank and Corporate credit card reconciliation.
• Backup support for accounts payable function which includes Wire/ACH/Cheque issuance.
• Advise management on weekly basis of any ongoing issue.
• Exercise appropriate discretion to determine when to escalate difficult accounts.
• To consistently deliver excellent Customer Service to all internal and external customers
• Any other projects that maybe required.

Qualifications

• 3 + years of accounting experience combined with a solid understanding of accounting principles and handling accounts receivable and payable.
• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience using the ERP Systems or financial software Microsoft Navision is an asset.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office – intermediate to advanced Excel required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to function effectively during month end accounting cycles.
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency in accomplishing goals and objectives to ensure success.
• Comfortable in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• A high level of attention to detail and critical thinker.
• Understand and work within defined business procedures and processes.
• Very meticulous in their work.
• Demonstrates the ability to work as a team.
• To consistently deliver excellent Customer Service to all internal and external customers.
• Maintains positive attitude and an open mind in the event of changes in business needs, conditions, or work responsibilities.
• Consistently demonstrates high level of drive, infectious to the surrounding environment, and preserves effectiveness, motivation and focus for extended periods of time. Maintains professionalism and a positive attitude in all situations.
• Earns the trust and respect of others through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions. Diplomatically handles diverse or challenging interpersonal situations.

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