Finance Clerk

Description

Are you looking to work for one of the best?
FIRMA Foreign Exchange was recently named one of the Best Workplaces in Canada (2011 and 2013) and Recommended Employer in the Australian Business Awards (2012).  Check out our other awards here: http://firmafx.com/ca-en/company/awards-and-distinctions/.
FIRMA Foreign Exchange is one of the world’s leading foreign exchange brokers (B2B) with locations across Canada, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, United States and Australia. Our company has over 17,000 customers worldwide and 23 international branch offices.
We trade in all major international currencies in excess of 5 billion dollars annually. Working with financial institutions worldwide, we process trades for businesses of all sizes. Furthermore, we offer our clients international wire transfers, foreign currency drafts, forward contracts, foreign currency payables services and exclusive market information.
We are currently accepting resumes for our Finance Department for a Finance Clerk in our Edmonton Head Office which is in the heart of downtown Edmonton.
Finance Clerk
Job Requirements:

• Produce morning bank printouts.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations.
• Monitor un-reconciled transactions.
• Follow up on transactions that were entered into Tradex on previous days but left un-reconciled for various reasons.
• Monitor outstanding transactions.
• Check for outstanding debits/credits in the un-reconciled screen, go through the Excel workbook to remove any that have been completed.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations: Accounts to be assigned.
• Assist records management team.
• Sort attachments/trades, look up trade numbers, file, etc…
• Other finance A/P duties as required.

As the ideal candidate you possess:

• Accounting, bookkeeping experience – especially in bank reconciliations, accounts payable, payroll, financial statement preparation.
• Experience with Simply Accounting software.
• Experience with Excel, Word, Outlook – 2007 and 2010 versions.
• Post-secondary accounting training – can be in progress.  An accounting designation is not required.  New grads are welcome to apply.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem solving skills, decision making, critical thinking, job task planning and organizing.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment, meticulous attention to detail, work under pressure in a structured environment, tight deadlines, repetitive tasks.
• Self-motivated and able to function well independently or in a group environment.

The shift is Monday to Friday, 8 hours during the day. Start date is ASAP.
Compensation/Benefits:

• Annual Salary: $31,000-$33,000.
• Eligible for Bonus (up to 10% of salary).
• FIRMA will pay for completion of job-related training.
• Medical and dental benefits.
• 10 vacation days, 5 personal days.
• After 6 months of successful employment you are eligible for one half-Friday off per month.
• Employee recognition system – movie tickets, iPods, etc...
• Other perks – discounted ETS pass, casual Fridays, fresh fruit and beverages, staff appreciation events.

 If this opportunity is of interest and you meet the above qualifications, please submit your resume to edmontonrecruit@firmafx.com. FIRMA Foreign Exchange would like to thank all applicants for their interest. However, only qualified candidates will be contacted.