Bilingual Finance and Operations Assistant

Securitas Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Securitas Canada, based in Ottawa, seeks an experienced accounting clerk to handle AR/AP, billing adjustments, and financial reporting. The role supports district managers and leadership across Eastern Canada while maintaining accuracy and compliance with financial policies.

Requirements include a post-secondary diploma in Accounting or Business, 2–5 years of relevant experience, and bilingual English/French communication. Proficiency in Excel and strong organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and data entry accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and French.
• Excellent planning, organization and ability to meet deadlines.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts and incoming payments in line with financial policies.
• Perform data entry and daily financial transactions including AR/AP.
• Provide financial information to District Managers and leaders.
• Prepare financial reports and ensure accuracy.
• Prepare billing adjustments and invoice corrections.
• Verify coding and approvals for invoices.
• Verify employee expenses and process reimbursements.
• Manage uniform inventory and coordinate with Area Trainer.
• Offer reception support during breaks and assist visitors.
• Handle accounts payable inquiries from clients and staff.
• Support Eastern Canada leadership as needed.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Planning

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in Accounting or Business

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process accounts and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Perform data entry and day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting, and recording accounts receivables’ data.
• Work with District Managers and other management leaders and provide information and advice for financial operations.
• Prepare various financial reports, as required, and ensure accuracy for each report.
• Prepare billing adjustments and invoice correction.
• Verify account coding and obtain appropriate approval for invoice processing.
• Verify employee expenses and submit for reimbursement
• Manage uniform inventory, preparing uniforms and contacting security guards at the direction of the Area Trainer.
• Provide reception support during lunch breaks, answering phone and assisting with visitor inquiries.
• Perform Accounts Payable duties, answering inquiries from clients and internal staff.
• Support leadership in other areas within the Eastern Canada region.
• Other duties as required.
  

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Excel
• Must possess excellent communication (both oral and written) and people skills to work with internal and external clients.
• Excellent planning, organizing, and project coordination skills coupled with a high attention to deal as well as the ability to meet deadlines.
• Must have a strong ability to effectively problem solve, along with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Accounting or Business, related field required.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in a similar role required.
• Bilingualism required (English and French).

WORKING CONDITIONS (Physical/Mental Demands):

With or without reasonable accommodation, required the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:

• Maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, senior executives, clients, and staff, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.
• Must undergo and meet company standards for background and reference checks.
• Required ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Handling and being exposed to sensitive and confidential information.
• Must be able to bend, sit and stand.
• Must be able to lift 30lbs on occasion when accepting uniform deliveries.

As a purpose-led company, Securitas employees are united across the country and around the globe. Our purpose serves as a consistent reminder of why our work is so important to our colleagues, clients, and the community. Safety is a basic premise for all of us to enjoy life with friends and family as well as to succeed at work. Threats to our safety are ever increasing and becoming more complex, andwe help make your world a safer place. Our employees are guided by our three values: Integrity, Helpfulness and Vigilance. With over 370,000 employees globally we have surpassed our competitors by providing quality service year after year.

Securitas Canada celebrates diversity, and we welcome and encourage applications from the four designated groups: namely women, aboriginal people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Securitas is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and fostering an environment where all employees can be involved, valued, respected, and thrive to meet their potential.

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