Finance Operations Specialist

Range; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance-focused company in Toronto is seeking a Finance Operations Specialist who will oversee daily financial activities, manage accounts, and ensure compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, 2+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency in MS Dynamics ERP. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential in this fast-paced role.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience with a solid understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience navigating through an ERP and internal systems to process accounts payable.
• Detail-oriented with a strong work ethic, able to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review and process Commission payments weekly.
• Manage and process Client Refunds.
• Prepare month-end reconciliation for Accounts Payable.
• Communicate and collaborate with internal teams for accurate processing.

Skills

Accounts payable processing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

MS Dynamics – Navision ERP System

Job description

Overview

As a member of the Finance team, the Finance Operations Specialist will oversee daily financial activities, manage accounts, reconcile transactions, and ensure compliance with financial regulations. They may also be involved in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, and may contribute to developing and implementing financial strategies.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter that enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has a strong commitment to deadlines and the team, is detail and process oriented with a high sense of ownership in their work, and has experience with the end-to-end accounts payable process, navigating through an ERP and internal systems, pulling and formatting reports, etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for reviewing and processing Commission payments on a weekly basis
• Responsible for reviewing and processing Client Refunds
• Preparation of month end reconciliation for Accounts Payable
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate and complete information for processing AP
• Advise and escalate to management any issues or process improvement opportunities
• Consistently deliver SLA to all internal and external customers
• Ad-hoc projects as required

Qualifications

• Strong preference given to candidates with a travel industry background
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 2+ years of accounting experience combined with a solid understanding of accounting principles and handling complex accounts payable
• Proficiency in MS Office – intermediate to advanced Excel required
• Experience with MS Dynamics – Navision ERP System
• Strong analytical skills
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to work with tight deadlines in a fast paced environment
• A high level of attention to detail and strong work ethic
• Demonstrates the ability to work as a team
• Resolves difficult and complicated challenges. Maintains positive attitude and an open mind in the event of changes in business needs, conditions, or work responsibilities
• Earns the trust and respect of others through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions. Diplomatically handles diverse or challenging interpersonal situations

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