Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist - Hybrid

Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join their Finance team in Markham. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, managing high-volume transactions and ensuring accuracy in day-to-day financial operations.

The successful candidate will take ownership of online payment processing, assist with reconciliations and work closely with team members to ensure daily transactions are completed efficiently and accurately.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Process and monitor online payment transactions, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Review transactions, identify discrepancies and follow up on outstanding items.
• Assist with account reconciliations and basic financial analysis.
• Work collaboratively with internal departments to investigate and resolve payment-related issues.
• Provide backup support across other payment processing functions when required.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and contribute to overall team efficiencies.

What We're Looking For:

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in an accounting or financial processing role.
• Progress towards the completion of a CPA designation is preferred.
• Experience with cash applications, payment processing, accounts receivable or high-volume transactions is preferred.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Basic understanding of reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines.
• A proactive, organized and team-oriented approach.
• Someone who takes ownership of their work, communicates effectively and enjoys contributing to a collaborative environment.

If you're an accounting professional looking for an opportunity to grow your skills, take ownership of your work and become part of a collaborative team, we'd love to hear from you.