Finance Coordinator

Sword-Security; Toronto; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Sword Security in Toronto, Ontario is seeking a Finance Coordinator to join our growing team. This full-time role is onsite five days a week in the office.

You will handle accounts payable and receivable, payroll processing, and financial administration, while supporting compliance and process improvements. CPA in progress and degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.

Strong analytical and communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and with a team are essential.

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• CPA designation in progress.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable and Receivable: Process invoices, track payments, and maintain records.
• Financial Administration: Maintain databases, process claims, manage purchase orders, ensure documentation.
• Payroll: Lead bi-weekly payroll processing and reconciliations.
• Team Oversight: Oversee Accounts Administrator daily activities and internal controls.
• Compliance: Maintain organized records and support tax compliance and controls.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and reporting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Education

University degree or college diploma in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation in progress

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Job description

Finance Coordinator – Toronto, Ontario

We are looking for an enthusiastic, team-oriented Finance Coordinator to join Sword Security’s growing team!

Sword Security is a leading global provider of event staffing and crowd management services, operating across multiple locations, including Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal. We are looking for a full-time Finance Coordinator to join our expanding team in Toronto. We’re a passionate team and look forward to welcoming the right person on board!

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable and Receivable: Process supplier invoices, track customer payments, follow up on outstanding balances and maintain accurate financial records.
• Financial Administration: Maintain financial databases, process expense claims, manage purchase orders and ensure all supporting documentation is complete and accurate.
• Payroll: Lead bi-weekly payroll processing, ensuring accurate and timely payments, and complete related reconciliations.
• Team Oversight: Oversee the day-to-day activities of the Accounts Administrator, ensuring accuracy, compliance with financial procedures and adherence to internal controls.
• Compliance: Maintain organized financial records and support compliance with applicable tax requirements, and internal financial controls.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, reporting accuracy and administrative efficiency.

Qualifications and Experience

• University degree or college diploma in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• CPA designation in progress.
• Approximately 3 years of accounting or finance experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software.
• Experience working in a high volume finance environment is an asset, particularly in industries involving large scale events, workforce scheduling or high volume payroll processing.

Salary: $65,000

Work Arrangement: This position is an onsite role, with the expectation that you work 5 days a week in the office.

About Us

Sword Security is an international award winning company providing security, crowd management and risk management services to the entertainment and hospitality industry. We are a No. 1 supplier in event and hospitality security services and our aim is to continue to maintain this position by providing exceptional service to our clients and their customers. Our mission is to enable our clients to focus on their core business as our talented team members deliver exceptional safety and security services. We put our customers and delivering on their requirements at the heart of everything we do. We appreciate, invest and develop our amazing employees to bring out the best in them as they are our greatest asset.