Financial Systems Specialist

Vaco Recruiter Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Toronto is seeking a Financial Systems Specialist for a 6-month contract. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience with Salesforce-based ERP solutions and automation tools. Responsibilities include improving accounting workflows, managing automation initiatives, and creating performance dashboards. CPA/CMA credentials are preferred. Applicants must be located in the Greater Toronto Area and eligible to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• Solid experience with Salesforce-based ERP or accounting solutions.
• Exposure to automation tools or machine learning models in finance.
• Ability to optimize workflows using financial knowledge and technical insight.

Responsibilities

• Improve workflows within a Salesforce-native accounting solution.
• Supervise automation initiatives for efficiency.
• Build real-time reporting tools and dashboards for leadership.

Skills

Salesforce-based ERP experience

Automation tools familiarity

Financial modeling

Education

CPA/CMA preferred

Tools

Python

R

Einstein Analytics

Zapier

Workato

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is looking to hire a Financial Systems Specialist for a 6-month contract.

About the Opportunity

• Take ownership of and continuously improve workflows within a Salesforce-native accounting solution (e.g., GL, payables/receivables, revenue tracking, entity-level reporting)
• Design or supervise automation initiatives to streamline:
  • Entry categorization
  • Forecast modeling
  • Irregularity flagging
• Connect accounting systems with CRM, financial institutions, and internal tools using middleware or APIs (e.g., low-code platforms like Zapier or Workato)
• Build real-time reporting tools and performance dashboards to enhance visibility for leadership
• Contribute to monthly and quarterly accounting processes, including reconciliations and closing tasks

About You

• Solid experience with Salesforce-based ERP or accounting solutions, such as Accounting Seed
• Exposure to, or hands-on work with, automation tools or machine learning models in a finance context
• Familiarity with data or AI platforms (e.g., Python, R, Einstein Analytics, etc.) is a plus—not a requirement
• Professional accounting experience—CPA/CMA credentials are preferred but not mandatory
• Demonstrated ability to bring together financial knowledge and technical insight to optimize workflows

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote # 458765.

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.