General Accountant and Credit Specialist

March Networks; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Ottawa is seeking a General Accountant and Credit Specialist to manage customer credit, subscriptions, and month-end reconciliations. The ideal candidate should have a post-secondary degree in business or finance, strong analytical and communication skills, and at least 2 years of accounting experience. Benefits include flexibility and support for work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexibility for work-life balance

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years of previous accounting experience, preferably in a fast-paced, multi-entity and multi-currency environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt and succeed in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for accuracy of accounts receivable and other key balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations and analysis for assigned general ledger accounts.
• Establish and review customer credit.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Data gathering skills

Analytical skills

Education

Post secondary degree in business or finance/accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

General Accountant and Credit Specialist
Reports To : Controller

March Networks is an established global leader in the video surveillance industry and works with the world’s largest retailers and banking institutions. Our goal is to create a positive working environment where all of our employees can thrive. When you join our team, you’ll enjoy flexibility and support for a healthy work-life balance, as well as the professional development opportunities needed to advance your career. At March Networks, we value your hard work, creativity and your passionate desire to deliver only the best to our customers, partners and each other.

Opportunity

Reporting to the Controller, the General Accountant and Credit Specialist will be responsible for customer credit establishment, subscription management, collections, and month end accruals and reconciliations for assigned general ledger accounts. Candidates for this position should have strong communication, organization, and problem solving skills.

Duties

• Accountable for completeness and accuracy of accounts receivable, lease receivable, collections, customer credit, expected credit loss and other key balance sheet accounts
• Prepare monthly reconciliations and analysis for assigned general ledger accounts (accounts receivable, lease receivable, and expected credit loss)
• Prepare and post month end accruals
• Customer credit establishment and review
• Monitor and collect on past due customer accounts
• Resolve client billing issues
• Manage subscription billings
• Participate in the ongoing development and documentation of departmental policies and procedures
• Other projects and duties as assigned

Education / Qualifications

• Post secondary degree or equivalent in business and finance / accounting
• Excellent data gathering and analytical skills
• Ability to be flexible, adapt and succeed in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organization, and problem solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple deliverables to drive timely results

Experience

• 2+ years of previous accounting experience, preferably in a fast-paced, high-tech, multi-entity and multi-currency environment would also be valuable
• Experience with SAP is preferred

March Networks is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse workforce.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Applicants can make their accommodation needs known to us in their application.

Please note March Networks uses AI as part of the recruitment process.