Job Description

Working together to be our best!

First National is Canada\xe2\x80\x99s largest non-bank lender, originating and servicing both commercial and residential mortgages since 1988. Over the past thirty years, we have been committed to hiring the best and brightest with over 1,000 proud team members. Through cooperation, ongoing coaching, development opportunities and a culture that celebrates both hard work and teamwork, First National team members are supported to lead, learn and grow.

If you are ready to join First National\xe2\x80\x99s dynamic team, while working hard and having fun doing it, we invite you to apply online and let us know how you can be part of our success story.

We are hiring a Financial Accountant, Tawse Finance!

Reporting To: Supervisor, Tawse Finance
Full-Time/Part- Time: Full-time
Posting Date: May 31, 2023
Closing Date: June 21, 2023
Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. \xe2\x80\x93 5:00 p.m.
Grade: 4
Office Location: Toronto, Downtown Great location! Steps away from the main public transit station

What we offer:
Highly competitive compensation package which includes, base salary, bonus, benefits, and career advancement opportunities!

• Eligibility for benefits is dependent on the terms of employment

The Opportunity:
Reporting to the Tawse Finance Supervisor, the Financial Accountant is responsible for ensuring all assigned accounts are reconciled, posting all Journal Entries and assisting with Year End. Tawse Finance is responsible for the accounting records of a rapidly growing group of companies.

• Prepare Bank Reconciliations for the various bank accounts
• Post FNF Remittances and reconcile to the Remittance Report
• Research outstanding items in the various reconciliations
• Post RBC DS Journal Entries and reconcile to the statement
• Post loan transactions and keep spreadsheets updated
• When in the office pick up mail to be scanned, copied, and filed
• Reconcile Inter-company loan GL\xe2\x80\x99s
• Monitor bank balances and transfer funds to avoid overdrafts
• Investigate unidentified transactions and report to supervisor any transactions with no back-up
• Accounts Receivable \xe2\x80\x93 Send out invoices and statements. Follow up on accounts with overdue balances
• Accounts Payable - post invoices and prepare weekly cheque runs to ensure timely payment of expenses
• Assist with preparation of reports up to Trial Balance to be sent to Tax Accountants
• Post all Journal Entries and file supporting documents
• Prepare bank deposits and take to the bank
• File HST returns and pay any balances due
• Make payments for Federal Tax instalments
• Assist in overall achievement of department wide work objectives
• Conduct any general duties, special projects and responsibilities as assigned or required by the Tawse Finance Supervisor in a timely and professional manner

The Requirements Needed:

• Post secondary education preferred
• Minimum 12 months accounting work experience
• Experience working with Sage Accounting and Microsoft Office Applications
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize and multitask
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work with minimum supervision

Why join First National?

• Bright open concept office environment
• Large kitchens with a coffee and latte maker to enjoy at no cost
• Supportive teamwork focused environment
• Collaborative entrepreneurial spirit
• Opportunities to give back to the communities and work through events focused on a variety of charities
• Ongoing social events throughout the year
• Extensive training programs to set our employees up for success

First National is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.

First National supports requests for accommodation from applicants with disabilities; please contact Human Resources at accessibility@firstnational.ca.

We would like to thank all applications for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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