Junior Accounting Analyst

at  Econolease

ABOUT US:

Join our fast-growing, enthusiastic team of young go-getters in a highly successful finance business. Where our passion is driven by a common purpose—to disrupt and change the $76 billion-dollar asset-based lending industry.
For over 30 years, Econolease has led North America in restaurant equipment financing. Through leasing, renting, business loans, 0% financing and payment processing, we work with more than 3,000 restaurant owners each year, helping them achieve their goals throughout Canada, the U.S., and Australia.
With our new digital platforms, owners and operators can now apply online, confirm their pricing terms, sign their contracts, and view previous leases.
This role isn’t about being one spoke in a big wheel. It’s an opportunity to be a major part of a tight sales team. We’re looking for drive, passion, motivation, and enthusiasm. Never satisfied with the status-quo, Econolease has made dynamic shifts in the lending space already with an ambitious and calculated path ahead to render the legacy parts of our business obsolete. This is a growth opportunity for our company and for the right candidate – will that be you?

SUMMARY:

We are looking for a Junior Accounting Analyst! This position will be responsible for managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, sales tax returns filings and other tasks assisting in the month-end process and supporting the growth and development of a strong accounting and finance department.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Degree or diploma in accounting (preferred)
• Minimum of 2-3 years of related experience.
• Financial services experience (an asset)
• Experience with QuickBooks Online (an asset)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Advanced Excel skills.
• Have great attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Review supporting documents and invoices and post journal entries in QBO related to vendor payments, employee expenses and other payables as well as customer receipts.
• Process bank transactions for vendor payment and customer receipts based on daily schedule.
• Perform bank account GL reconciliation daily ensuring any discrepancies or errors will be immediately identified and corrected.
• Extract bounce report, update customer ERP system and notify collections team.
• Calculate, review and process rebates and incentive payments to partners and vendors.
• Calculate and review sales tax amount due, report to department or revenue, make payment and post journal entries.
• Perform GL accounts reconciliations ensuring accuracy and compliance with supporting working papers, monthly.
• Process credit card transactions as needed. Reconcile it monthly and post journal entries accordingly.
• Ensure all deadlines are met on a timely manner and in accordance with corporate standards.
• Maintain resale certificates issued up to date in customer ERP system.
• Assess and test business controls and process improvement procedures to mitigate risks.
• Nurture the mindset of continual improvement as part of finance team.
• Ability to adapt to evolving work demands based on business needs.