Staff Accountant

Job Requisition Description

Responsibilities and duties:

• Resolve issues across Enterprise and eCommerce platforms by collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Ensure issues are followed through to resolution, while identifying opportunities for broader process improvements.
• Analyse and review eCommerce payments and files (e.g., Credit Card, PayPal) to ensure automated system application. Investigate and act on unapplied items to ensure high-value settlements are accurately reported and reconciled.
• Post and apply multi-currency customer receipts to accounts daily. Investigate and resolve customer allocation queries promptly.
• Review and analyse payment files received via electronic banking systems. Identify trends or irregularities and proactively resolve issues impacting multi-currency payments across both Enterprise and eCommerce platforms.
• Manage a shared mailbox, triaging a wide variety of requests and inquiries efficiently.
• Support the team in achieving tight close timelines and ensure deliverables are met consistently.
• Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with internal processes.
• Maintain strong attention to detail in a compliance-focused environment where adherence to procedures, processes, and SLAs is critical.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and contribute to a strong control environment within the Accounts Receivable function.
• Document processes and proactively maintain accurate and up-to-date procedural documentation.
• Assist in the preparation of GL and bank reconciliations.
• Regularly review aged bank reconciliations to ensure reconciling items are accurately reflected and cleared on a timely basis.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in cash application and/or in a similar accounting or analysis-based role
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Experience in analysing data sets and identifying issues and trends
• Experience with eCommerce payment application and accounting
• A college degree is beneficial, but not mandatory
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
• Solid understanding of accounting entries
• A strong work ethic and ability to work in an organized and detail-oriented manner
• Energy, passion, and drive to deliver results
• Proven ability to manage multiple responsibilities and adapt to shifting priorities
• Initiative to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills