Finance Operations Specialist — Hybrid (Ottawa/Toronto)

Earnscliffe; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Earnscliffe, a leading Canadian public affairs and communications firm, is hiring a Finance Specialist to handle day-to-day financial operations, including AP/AR, expenses, and general ledger tasks. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will own accounting processes in a small-team setting.

The role requires 3+ years in finance, advanced Excel, and familiarity with Sage/QuickBooks/Nexonia. This hybrid position is open to Toronto or Ottawa residents.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of progressive experience in finance or general accounting, with AP exposure.
• Advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables and Data Validation.
• Experience with Sage, QuickBooks, and Nexonia is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage full Accounts Payable and Receivable cycles, including invoicing and payments.
• Process staff expenses and credit card transactions; support cash management.
• Prepare journal entries; assist with month-end and year-end closes.
• Provide administrative support and collaborate with audit and compliance activities.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Nexonia

Job description

Earnscliffe, a leading Canadian public affairs and communications firm, is hiring a Finance Specialist to handle day-to-day financial operations, including AP/AR, expenses, and general ledger tasks. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will own accounting processes in a small-team setting.

The role requires 3+ years in finance, advanced Excel, and familiarity with Sage/QuickBooks/Nexonia. This hybrid position is open to Toronto or Ottawa residents.