Kinectrics takes pride in being consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the energy and utility industry, where purpose and people mean as much as innovation and growth. That’s why we choose only the best and brightest to join us. To keep pace with Canada’s expanding energy and utility sector, Kinectrics has grown from a company of 300 to over 1,000 in only the last few years - and we aren’t looking to slow down. Join our diverse, supportive workplace for a rewarding career in the electricity industry.

Visit our website to learn more:  www.kinectrics.com

The Opportunity

Position: Finance Specialist                             

Employment Type: Permanent        

Department: Finance                       

Hours:37.5                         

Location:800 Kipling Avenue, Toronto                           

What We Offer:

At Kinectrics, employees are recognized for their knowledge, experience, and contributions while working in a highly technical and challenging environment. Kinectrics puts you in the driver’s seat of your own career, setting you up alongside industry experts who will help you develop the skills essential to your professional growth in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and rewarding work culture.

• Purpose: The work we do each day helps communities around the world. Find satisfaction in work that really matters, working alongside and as part of the best and brightest in the industry.
• Growth: To keep pace with Canada’s expanding energy and utility sector, we are growing more each day, which means more opportunities for you. We encourage our employees to grow alongside our company thanks to a number of significant training and personal development opportunities.
• Innovation: Our staff proudly develop innovations that push the industry forward.
• Diversity: The company is dedicated to promoting diversity in its workforce, up to and including the senior management level. Our diversity committee ensures we stay up to date on leading trends and best practices, creating a desirable workspace for each and every one of our employees.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive total compensation package unmatched by most industries throughout North America.

Accountabilities: How You Will Make an Impact:

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who delivers high quality work and thrives in a dynamic environment. As a Financial Specialist, you will perform general accounting and administration activities related to the international and Canadian corporate Accounts Payable Invoicing & supplier support, assist with Corporate Credit Card Program, and support inter-company related activities between the various corporation.  This position includes ensuring Accounts Payable Invoices are processed in a timely matter, facilitating resolution of supplier invoicing issues, reducing accounts payable delinquencies, assisting with the Corporate Credit Card program, and to ensure the Inter-Company weekly and monthly processing and reconciliation are completed.  This position will also provide improvements and escalate recommendation based on supplier system requirements.

• Daily ensure the supplier Invoices are processed into SAP and reconciled.
• Regular review and reconciliation of Supplier accounts to ensure accurate account balances.
• Review and research supplier disputes and invoicing issues in a timely matter to resolve delays in receiving services.
• Support the Account Managers and Project Leaders with Supplier requirements.
• Ensures compliance with company accounts payable invoice and payment policies and Corporate Credit Card Policy
• Project the highest level of professionalism and courtesy towards supplier and internal/external stakeholders
• Regular review and reconciliation of inter-company transaction between corporations to ensure accurate account balances.
• Coordinate the Kinectrics vehicle license plate and CVOR renewals.
• Maintain and support the Concur Corporate Credit Card Program.
• Prepare and input data to appropriate business and accounting systems.
• Process financial transactions, checking for accuracy and making the necessary corrections.
• Process updates to data bases; perform clerical duties; perform calculations and update statistical spreadsheets and databases.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Account Analysis
• Provide reports to stakeholders as assigned
• Assist in month end close process and other projects assigned.
• Backup other finance team members as needed for central services (Accounts Receivable Invoicing, Collections, Banking Reconciliation, Salary processing etc.).
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Completion of a three-year community college program in accounting or equivalent training and experience
• Knowledge of Concur expense reporting system
• Knowledge of accounting practices and procedures and Canadian GAAP
• Demonstrated knowledge of SAP FICO module.
• Demonstrated capability of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, etc.
• High level of organizational skills
• Good customer service skills and ability to deal with internal and external contacts
• Good written and verbal communication skills required
• A period of at least 3 years in an accounting environment is considered necessary and preferred enrollment in the CPA program
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to exercise discretion and judgment in resolving problems

Essential Competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and be team player.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize assigned work and to coordinate multiple activities efficiently.

Kinectrics welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.