Accounting Associate

About ECI

ECI Technology started as a PCB Manufacturer in 1997 and has grown significantly since then, now having nearly 90k sq. ft of manufacturing space. We have grown into a world class organization that offers box-build assembly, cable harness design, control panel assembly, manufacturing and other services to fully support our customers. Located in the Toronto area, we service not only the Canadian Market, but also the broader North American Market and are always looking for new opportunities. Our employees have always been a central part of our growth and the culture that has been developed prioritizes our employee’s growth alongside the organization’s.

About the Team

The Finance Team reports up to the Director of Finance. This team is responsible for managing all accounting, budgeting, payment, financial compliance and forecasting tasks at the company. The team balances their many obligations so that the organization has the financial freedom to operate efficiently and free from restriction. They support Management’s goals and objectives while also ensuring the financial health of the organization and that we meet our obligations. The members of this team are thorough and collaborate with all parts of the business daily, so there is always something new to learn and skills to develop.

About the Role

The Accounting Associate is responsible for managing the Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) transactions for business. The person in the role must have a high attention to detail to ensure accurate financial transactions and maintain correct records. The role will support day to day processing of AR and AP transactions while also being more involved during month-end or year-end processes. The responsibilities and tasks of this role are essential to supporting the organization and maintaining our financial integrity. Candidates for the role should be familiar with basic accounting principles and comfortable processing information in financial software. Being able to multi-task and meet strict deadlines are essential skills to succeed in this role. Previous experience in accounting or data entry is an asset.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions in our financial system (Infor Visual).
• Process invoices, expense reports and payments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Record and post daily financial transactions to the general ledger and reconcile AP and AR accounts.
• Review credit card statements and other bills to reconcile transactions.
• Monitor and maintain general ledger transactions to ensure accuracy.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Generate invoice, credit memos and other financial reports as requested by Management.
• Match invoices and track Return Merchandise Authorizations (RMA) to ensure accurate customer payments.
• Schedule and execute EFT, wire and credit card payments as requested.
• Apply customer payments, follow up on overdue accounts and update deposit sheets.
• Maintain accurate filing of bills, packing slips and financial documents.
• Maintain AR/AP reports, invoiced tax reports and file sales orders.
• Collaborate with team members within the Finance group and other teams as necessary.
• Other Finance and Admin responsibilities as needed.

About You

Qualifications

● Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field.

● 1-3 years of previous bookkeeping or accounting experience, preferably in an accounting or technology company.

● Native English proficiency with strong written and verbal skills

● Working knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping principles

● Ability to multi-task and manage different deliverables simultaneously

● Proficiency with Infor Visual software, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and ERP programs

● Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and organization skills.

● Ability to work independently and in a group

● Comfortability with fast paced and deadline driven work environment

Pay: $40,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person