Team Lead, Accounting & Fleet Administration

Greater Edmonton Taxi Service; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking an experienced Team Lead to oversee Accounting & Fleet Administration in a busy environment. This position requires hands-on financial management and team leadership, ensuring accurate transaction capture and team support. Ideal candidates will have extensive GAAP knowledge, be detail-oriented, and possess strong analytical skills to manage multi-system environments effectively.

Qualifications

• 5+ years progressive accounting experience with a focus in AR/AP and cash management.
• Experience with inter-company cash transactions.
• Previous supervisory experience and strong team leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cash, AR, AP, and Fleet Management functions.
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Prepare journal entries and monthly account reconciliations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Post-secondary education in Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

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Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Team Lead will be an integral part of the finance team and provide a variety of financial transaction support and team leadership responsibilities. This position requires a hands-on approach in a busy work environment related to capturing transactions and managing the cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and fleet processing functions. Solid experience in full cycle accounting in a multi-system, heavy transactional environment is necessary for success in this role.

Responsibilities:

Ø Oversee the cash, AR, AP, and Fleet Management functions (and acts as back-up support for these roles)

Ø Oversee accounts receivable including daily cash receipts from point of sale, credit cards, and other collections including related revenue recognition

Ø Oversee accounts payable including vender management, POs and vendor payments including related P&L or balance sheet reconciliations

Ø Oversee fleet administrative functions and maintenance of reporting systems which capture fleet revenues and expenses and ensures transactions impacting the P&L or balance sheet are being applied as per company policy

Ø Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies or misapplied transactions with customers, drivers, or vendors

Ø Preparation of journal entries and monthly account reconciliations of balance sheet accounts

Ø Development and preparation of a monthly working paper files to support month end close processes

Ø Provides systems and subledger support for all transaction capture systems (e.g., Clover, Taxicharger, Fastrack)

Ø Banking transaction approvals (e.g., ACH, Bill Payments, PayEdge) and creation/maintenance of approval hierarchies in accordance with company policy

Ø Assist with the preparation/review of CRA returns (i.e., GST, Payroll)

Ø Assist with external audits as required

Ø Develop and maintain cash monitoring and forecasting processes and procedures

Ø Adhoc analysis of transaction capture processes and related data sets

Ø Drive key finance projects and support continuous improvement in processes and procedures related to data inputs and outputs across all functional groups

Ø Additional tasks as assigned

Ø An analytical mind and an independent learner who is not afraid to take on new challenges and change management

Ø A large emphasis on accuracy, attention to detail and the ability to dig into issues and find solutions

Ø A demonstrated ability to apply professional judgement and rely on past experiences to guide recommendations and decision making

Ø A demonstrated ability to understand multiple transaction recording systems and their translation into comprehensive and easy to understand processes and documents

Ø Experience with inter-company cash transactions and understanding of how to reconcile and document monthly banking activities

Ø Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel including experience with pivot tables and formulas

Ø Experience preparing working papers and complex reconciliations involving a high volume of transaction data

Ø Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines

Ø Knowledge of automated reporting and accounting systems along with experience in system integrations and implementations

Ø A team player who is focused on providing exceptional service and is client oriented

Education and Qualifications

Ø Post-secondary education in Business Administration (or relevant experience)

Ø Minimum of 5 years progressive accounting experience with a focus in accounts payable, accounts receivable and cash management functions

Ø Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ø A team player who is focused on providing exceptional customer service

Ø Ability to support financial statement preparation

Ø Previous supervisory experience a must with demonstrated ability to lead a team successfully

Ø Knowledge of automated reporting and accounting systems along with experience in system integrations

Ø Previous experience in the transportation industry would be an asset

At Greater Edmonton Taxi Service, there are always new and exciting opportunities for learning and personal growth. These opportunities extend beyond your department and encompass our diverse business structure, which includes Cliffs Towing, Prestige Limousine, and J&P Auto. Explore the possibilities and expand your horizons with us.

We thank all applicants, however, only qualified individuals will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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