Travel Edge is the largest luxury-focused travel agency in North America with over 750 advisors, planners and travel experts specializing in Leisure, Corporate & Events travel. At Travel Edge we believe in the power of travel, our people, the technology they use, and giving back to the communities in which we operate. Our luxury advisors are at the core of everything we do and specialize in air, hotel, cruise, tours, and VIP travel, where our Corporate Travel Consultants are the experts in providing tailored, full-service travel management solutions to our business clients.
As a member of the Finance team, the Finance Operations Specialist is responsible for month end reconciliations, bookkeeping, and other general accounting work in conformance with established policies, practices, and procedures. Key Responsibilities: Data recording in mid-office and ERP system, Bank and other GL account reconciliations, assist in month end closing, input and manage accounts receivable and accounts payable, including invoicing.
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform month end closing activities (journal entries, GL reconciliations, accruals, etc..) in MS Dynamics NAV ERP system.
- Complete payment transactions including wires and EFTs.
- Recording and reconciliation of bank transactions and other booking transactions in TRAMS.
- Perform bank reconciliation of multiple bank accounts.
- Perform corporate credit card reconciliations.
- Responding to internal business partners’ and agents’ queries via e mail and HelpSpot portal within company’s provided SLA.
- Assist Operations Accounting Manager in year-end financial audit.
- Responsible for AP, AR, and other accounting functions.
- Ensure timely payments and collections of payable and receivables respectively, liaising with vendors and clients when needed.
- Reviews information and follows up on discrepancies to protect against fraud and reports and provides proof of suspicious activities.
- Other special projects, ad-hoc reports, and responsibilities as necessary.
Qualifications:
- Preference is given to candidates with a travel industry background.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
- Working towards CPA designation is an asset.
- 3+ years of experience in a general accounting role.
- Proficiency in MS Office – intermediate to advanced Excel required.
- Any experience with large multi-module cloud accounting systems (especially Dynamics NAV/ MS D365) will be considered an asset.
- Knowledge of TRAMS back office system will be considered as an asset.
- Excellent English verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work well independently and with a team.
- Demonstrates the ability to work as a team.
- To consistently deliver excellent Customer Service to all internal and external customers.
- Resolves difficult and complicated challenges. Maintains positive attitude and an open mind in the event of changes in business needs, conditions, or work responsibilities.
- Consistently demonstrates high level of drive, infectious to the surrounding environment, and preserves effectiveness, motivation and focus for extended periods of time.
- Maintains professionalism and a positive attitude in all situations.
We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any stage of our hiring process, please advise us when completing your application.
We thank all candidates for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
