Finance Specialist

Ad Astra International; Halifax; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Halifax-based consultancy company is seeking a Finance Specialist to manage financial processes and provide administrative support. Responsibilities include overseeing accounts payable and maintaining financial records. Ideal candidates should have 1-2 years of experience, proficiency in QuickBooks, and excellent organizational skills. This full-time role offers health benefits and opportunities for growth in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Health benefits including medical, dental, and life insurance

Flexible remote work options

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a finance or office administration role.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of accounts payable.
• Maintain accurate financial records using accounting software.
• Provide customer service support to international consultants.

Skills

Accounting

Bookkeeping

Customer Service

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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The Opportunity

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.

What youll need

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.

Were looking for

Core Skills

Accounting, Bookkeeping, Customer Service

A little bit about us

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 .

Are you interested

Work With Us

• 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.

Required Experience

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Cobol, Financial Services, Financial Concepts, Accounting, Banking, Cloud Computing, Securities Law, Middleware, Financial Analysis, CPT Coding, Epic, Financial Management

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1