Accounts Payable Specialist (contract)

Reach; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Reach is seeking an Accounting Support Specialist for a 3-month contract with potential for full-time employment. This role involves managing accounting records, data entry, and intercompany transactions in a hybrid work environment in Calgary.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Group benefits

RRSP matching

Great working culture

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of bookkeeping and accounts payable principles.
• Experience with intercompany accounting and multi-currency accounting is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Accurately enter and maintain financial data in accounting systems.
• Process accounts payable transactions and assist with reconciliations.
• Prepare and review spreadsheets and reports.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

BSc in Finance

Accounting certification

Tools

Sage X3

Oracle Netsuite

MS Office

Google Suite

Job description

At Reach, we believe the global ecommerce space is ripe for disruption. Our strategic partnerships with currency exchange providers allow us to offer direct and guaranteed, real-time currency exchange rates. We want to help retailers grow; we understand global consumers and how changes in their shopping experience affect your business. At Reach, we are constantly improving to support ever-changing local markets and help serve our clients’ shoppers better.

Position Overview

Reach is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Support Specialist for a 3-month contract position with the possibility of extension or permanent full-time employment once the contract ends. This role is ideal for someone with a solid bookkeeping and accounts payable foundation who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will support our finance team in managing accounting records, data entry, and intercompany transactions, contributing to the smooth operation of our global business.

Responsibilities

• Accurately enter and maintain financial data in accounting systems
• Process accounts payable transactions and assist with reconciliations
• Calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Support intercompany accounting and multi-currency transactions
• Prepare and review spreadsheets and reports
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities
• Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant accounting standards

Requirements

• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounts payable principles
• Data entry skills with a knack for numbers
• Proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Experience with intercompany accounting and multi-currency accounting is an asset
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary accounting software
• Proficiency in English, in MS Office and Google Suite
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• BSc degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or relevant accounting certification
• Experience with Sage X3 and / or Oracle Netsuite is an asset
• Generous paid time off
• Group benefits and RRSP matching
• Great working culture and supportive multi-national team

Location and Hours of Work

This contract position is based in Calgary, AB. The role is full-time (40 hours per week) and follows a hybrid work model, with three days per week in the office.

Our Core Values

At Reach, we believe that high-performing teams all have common values and synergies that enable them to work well together. Some of our Core Values are :

• We value solving underlying problems and delivering outcomes
• We value being able to make executive decisions while considering input from multiple sources
• We value taking action over getting stuck in planning
• We value taking chances and failing fast
• We value teamwork over individual accomplishments
• We value optimizing time to value and achieving outcomes, not checking boxes
• We value work / life balance and a mindset of “it’s a marathon, not a sprint”
• We value using the right technology to solve the right problems

How to Apply

If you are passionate about accounting, eager to learn, and ready to make an impact in a dynamic global company, we want to hear from you. Apply today to join Reach as our next Accounting Support Specialist!