Finance Specialist

Ad Astra International; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Halifax-based educational consultancy is seeking a Finance Specialist to manage financial processes including accounts payable and bookkeeping. The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of experience and proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel. This full-time position offers a supportive work environment with health benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Health benefits including medical, dental, and life insurance

Supportive and fun work environment

Opportunities for growth and development

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a similar finance or office administration role.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel, and Word.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of the accounts payable process.
• Maintain accurate financial records using accounting software.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations.
• Provide support to our network of international consultants.

Skills

Accounting

Bookkeeping

Customer Service

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Finance Specialist to join our group of companies. This role is crucial for ensuring the efficient management and execution of financial processes for multiple companies. The Finance Specialist will be responsible for accounts payable, bookkeeping, general administrative support, and providing customer service support to our consultants. This position offers a great opportunity to develop your financial management skills in a friendly and supportive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable: oversee and manage all aspects of the accounts payable process, including tracking payments and ensuring timely payment.
• Bookkeeping: maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using accounting software to record, store, and analyze information.
• Credit Card Reconciliations: monthly reconciliations for our business credit cards and related coding.
• Compliance: ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations.
• Administrative Support: provide support for program administration, office needs, and to the Executive Director.
• Customer Service: provide support to our network of international consultants, answer questions, and rectify any payment issues.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a similar finance or office administration role.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks accounting software, Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative to accomplish tasks or improve processes.

Skills

• Accounting
• Bookkeeping
• Customer Service
• Array

About Ad Astra International

Ad Astra is a Halifax based company devoted to the educational enrichment of international communities. Best described as an educational consultancy or recruitment agency, we work with students and their families in Latin America to connect them with education programs in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the US, and Europe. Our main office is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with satellite operations in various international locations. For more information visit our website at www.adastra.ca.

Other Information

This is a full-time, 40-hour / week position, with core business hours being 10am-4pm, Monday to Friday.You will work from our Halifax office, with flexibility to work remotely.We offer health benefits, including medical, dental, and life insurance.Supportive and fun work environment, with opportunities for growth and development.