Accounting Systems & Reconciliation Specialist

Berkeley Payment Solutions Inc.; Toronto; Remote; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology company is seeking an Accounting Systems & Reconciliation Specialist to enhance finance operations. The role involves invoicing, reconciliations, and process automation. Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of experience, a degree in finance or accounting, and strong Excel skills. This position offers the flexibility of remote work and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Insurance Benefits

Fantastic Culture

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in high-transaction volume accounting.
• Comfortable working with large datasets.
• Experience in fintech or technology sector is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming invoices and maintain accurate aging schedules.
• Lead monthly reconciliations of client ledgers.
• Design and implement automation of AP/AR workflows.

Skills

AP/AR understanding

Strong communication

Time management

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA designation (in progress or completed)

Tools

Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)

QuickBooks Online

Automation tools (Zapier, Tray.io)

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

This is a remote position.

Berkeley is a Financial Technology company that’s rewriting the rules of B2B payments. We’re building smart, scalable, and secure payment infrastructure for our partners—and we’re just getting started. Founded in 2005, Berkeley is a nimble, high-growth fintech, where every team member has the chance to contribute in meaningful, visible ways.

We have an amazing opportunity for an ambitious accounting specialist who thrives at the intersection of finance operations and innovation. You’ll play a hands-on role in delivering financial accuracy, driving process automation, and building key frameworks to support our next stage of growth.

The Accounting Systems & Reconciliation Specialist role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in accounting and finance who’s ready to step up , learn , and eventually lead . Your work will touch every part of the Finance operation—from client payments to GL entries, from daily reconciliations to process design.

The Accounting Systems & Reconciliation Specialist role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in accounting and finance who’s ready to step up , learn , and eventually lead . Your work will touch every part of the Finance operation—from client payments to GL entries, from daily reconciliations to process design.

You’ll inherit the core functions of a traditional AP / AR role—but your real mandate is to optimize , automate , and own . We want someone who can think critically, act proactively, and help elevate the performance of the finance team through automation, insight, and execution excellence.

What You’ll Do

Payments & Receivables

Process incoming invoices and customer billing; maintain accurate aging schedules and initiate collection efforts

Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies with speed and professionalism

Maintain a strong working relationship with our banking and payments partners

Post daily cash management entries and monitor inflows / outflows across client and operational accounts

Reconciliations & Close

Lead monthly reconciliations of client ledgers and bank accounts by comparing large datasets across platforms

Assist in the preparation of month-end financials including accurate and well-documented journal entries

Support variance analysis and provide commentary to highlight key business trends and drivers

Automation & Systems Innovation

Design and implement automation of AP / AR workflows using tools like Excel Power Query, QuickBooks integrations, or third-party platforms (e.g., Zapier, Tray.io)

Work with our Tech team to advance accounting technology enhancements, such as invoice ingestion automation or reconciliation engines

Identify and solve process inefficiencies—building scalable solutions that reduce manual input and increase accuracy

Cross-functional Collaboration

Partner with the Senior Financial Analyst and Senior Accountant to improve forecasting, budgeting, and internal reporting

Act as a trusted liaison between Finance and other departments—helping them understand, interact with, and benefit from financial workflows

Roll up your sleeves to support company-wide projects and bring a solutions-first mindset to any challenge

Requirements

3–5 years of progressive experience in a fast-paced, high-transaction volume accounting or finance environment

Strong understanding of AP / AR, client payments, and bank reconciliations

Formal education in accounting or finance (Bachelor’s degree required)

CPA designation in progress or recently completed strongly preferred

Advanced knowledge of Excel (e.g., Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP / XLOOKUP, Power Query); experience with QuickBooks Online

Exposure to reconciliation and automation tools (e.g., Zapier, Tray.io, Alteryx, SQL, scripting) is a major plus

Comfortable working with large datasets and multi-entity accounting structures

Experience in the fintech or technology sector is an asset

Strong communication, time management, and interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented and committed to accuracy and process excellence

Benefits

Full-Time Position

Ability to work Remotely or in Head Office in Downtown Toronto

Fantastic Culture

Health, Dental, and Insurance Benefits