Accounting Services Coordinator

Metro Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Inc. is seeking a temporary finance professional to manage store sales reconciliation, analyze financial discrepancies, and oversee gift card processes. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in finance/accounting and 1-3 years of relevant experience. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Join a company committed to diversity and inclusion, where your contributions will help shape the future of the business.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years related accounting experience required.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to handle GL accounts.

Responsibilities

• Verify Store Cash Reconciliation statements and investigate variances.
• Analyze and reconcile Store vs. Bank for Cash transactions.
• Manage Gift Card Order responsibilities and customer communication.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Education

College diploma or University studies in finance/accounting

Tools

MS Office

SAP

BDMS

Sweda

Miro

MMS

AS400

Job description

Requisition ID : 39948

Division : Finance (01000179)

Department : Finance and Accounting

WorkLocation : 5150 Spectrum Way,Mississauga, ON L4W 5G2

Position Type : Temporary

SUMMARY :

The prime purpose is to verify, analyze, report, and follow up for the store sales, income, expenses, and bank deposits, including the handling of the Gift Card process.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Verify that all Store Cash Reconciliation statements are complete with appropriate supporting documents submitted.
• Fraud Detection responsibilities such as identifying and investigating variances. Follow-up promptly with Stores, Banks, Global Payments, Supervisor and Loss Prevention as appropriate for continued investigation and / or for resolution.
• Validate BDMS Store Cash Reconciliation figures reported with Store POS reports and follow-up with variances.
• Validate Income and Expenses including Coinstar, Western Union, Ontario Lottery, Gift Cards Sold & Redeemed and Cash Voucher paid outs.
• Analyze and reconcile Store vs. Bank for Cash on Hand, Cash in Transit, Cash and Coin Orders and Store Deposits for Cash, Cheques, Debit and Credit Card transactions.
• Gift Card Order responsibilities such as recording and packaging orders, activating and de-activating Gift Card orders and assisting with card balance inquiries.
• Communicate with Stores and Gift Card customers regarding card issues and orders.
• Complete and submit weekly balancing of Accounts and period close reconciliations.
• Prepare and process required journals.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• College diploma or University studies in finance / accounting
• 1-3 years related accounting experience
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office. Ability to extract, export and manipulate data from various sources into Excel Workbooks.
• Requires knowledge of SAP, BDMS, Sweda, Miro, MMS, AS400.
• Capability to work in a highly computerized environment and meet deadlines.
• Ability to analyze discrepancies between vendor invoices, store acknowledgments and purchase orders as per Company Policies and Procedures.
• Requires strong analytical skills, ability to analyze and handle GL accounts.
• The skill to multitask is required. Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks, handle strict and urgent deadlines, and meet regular deadlines.
• Detail oriented and the ability to work independently is essential.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

RELATIONSHIPS :

• Internal : Store Operations, Front End Specialist
• External : Suppliers, Customers

LI-Hybrid

The responsibilities and relationships assigned to this role may change as is necessary to achieve Metro's business objectives.

METRO is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve. The company values, respects and relies on the diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and points of view because it allows us to innovate, make better decisions and better understand our customers. We will consider qualified applications from all walks of life to build the best team.

We encourage you to let us know if your current condition requires accommodation in the recruitment process so that we can accommodate you.

Please note that we will only contact those whose applications are selected.

We respectfully request that agencies do not contact us or send us unsolicited applications.