Accounting Assistant

at  TFG Financial Corporation

YOUR TALENT, YOUR TERMS | RESULTS, RECOGNITION AND REWARDS

TFG’s culture is results, recognition and rewards based, with a focus on achieving results in a high performing team environment.
TFG Financial Corporation, as part of the Travelers Financial Group of Companies, is one of the largest independent commercial equipment finance companies in Canada. Our mission and purpose is to be our customer’s first choice by making equipment financing easy while providing a wide range financing solutions. Together, through our core principles, we help our partners to achieve what’s important in their business.
TFG is an equal opportunity employer and believes in providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where all team members have an opportunity to succeed.
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Job responsibilities*

The Accounting Assistant is responsible for reviewing the information in the loan management software (LMS) to ensure it is accurate before activating the lease/contract in the system. The role is also responsible for processing the accounts payable for the small legal entities and to provide support to the finance management team.

• Review the lease/loan information in the loan management software (LMS) to ensure it is accurate and matches with the funding documents before activating the lease/loan in the system.
• Responsible for the full accounts payable cycle from receiving invoices, obtaining approval, coding and entering invoices to processing payments for the small legal entities
• Manage the refund e-mail inbox and respond to inquiries from internal clients in a timely manner
• Prepare refund requisition packages in relation to leases/loans for approvals and ensure accuracy and all relevant supporting information is included
• Maintain the refund tracking spreadsheet
• Ensure refunds are processed in a timely manner and record payments in the accounting software
• Confirm bank deposits throughout the day in a timely manner
• Prepare monthly credit card reconciliation
• Prepare and perform buyout transactions within the specified deadline
• Back up for processing payments for funding and accounts payable
• Assist the finance management with ad hoc tasks and projects
• Other tasks, as required

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Qualifications, knowledge and experience*

• Basic accounting knowledge
• 2 years of job related experience in accounting
• Bachelor’s degree or Canadian certificate/diploma in accounting or finance
• You are detail oriented and able to identify errors
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude with excellent customer service skills
• A strong sense of integrity, professionalism and a results-oriented attitude to continually improve processes and systems, enhance efficiency, and contribute to overall organizational success
• Works well under pressure to meet ongoing and overlapping deadlines within short time constraints
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office products
• Experience with Sage and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central would be an asset

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What we offer*

• Leaders who support your development
• Opportunity to take on progressively greater accountabilities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Hybrid work environment – 2 days in office, Downtown Vancouver location
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Work Location: In perso

• Review the lease/loan information in the loan management software (LMS) to ensure it is accurate and matches with the funding documents before activating the lease/loan in the system.
• Responsible for the full accounts payable cycle from receiving invoices, obtaining approval, coding and entering invoices to processing payments for the small legal entities
• Manage the refund e-mail inbox and respond to inquiries from internal clients in a timely manner
• Prepare refund requisition packages in relation to leases/loans for approvals and ensure accuracy and all relevant supporting information is included
• Maintain the refund tracking spreadsheet
• Ensure refunds are processed in a timely manner and record payments in the accounting software
• Confirm bank deposits throughout the day in a timely manner
• Prepare monthly credit card reconciliation
• Prepare and perform buyout transactions within the specified deadline
• Back up for processing payments for funding and accounts payable
• Assist the finance management with ad hoc tasks and projects
• Other tasks, as require