About

• WHAT DO WE DO?
• We create solutions for the people who keep our world flowing.
• For over 80 years, John Brooks Company has been solving fluid handling challenges for customers in various industries/markets across Canada by providing a diverse selection of engineered products and innovative system designs, focusing on customized solutions consisting of filtration, pump, spray, and valve products.
• THE ROLE
• This position provides an opportunity for an enthusiastic, energetic and personable individual with a strong interest in finance to gain exposure to multiple aspects of working in a finance team by providing support for clerical and professional activities across finance. Tasks will vary depending on team coverage, and the role will report directly to the Accounting Manager with a dotted line to other finance leaders.
• DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist Payables department by performing some basic voucher entries
• Virtual cheque deposits via Hopper once applied to customer accounts.
• Manage and maintain clerical administrative tasks including voucher entry/support and administrative maintenance.
• Maintain data integrity in vendor maintenance in P21 (Vendor Data Maintenance and ACH/other reconciliation).
• Facilitate and help administer timely customer responses and communication. Send invoices/statements and prepare appropriate forms.
• Support Collection Specialists in maintaining customer call note files.
• Proactively facilitate cross-functional customer dispute resolution.
• Maintain data integrity in customer maintenance (credit limits/terms/status) and contact maintenance.
• Cash receipts deposit & application support as needed (including reconciliation).
• Provide clerical, accounting, and analytical support for month-end close processes.
• Support subsidiary clerical and accounting activity/reporting.
• Support preparation of bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assistance with the auditing of Concur expenses.
• Preparation and filing of sales tax filings.
• Maintains complete knowledge of and complies with Company and departmental policies, procedures, and standards.
• Provides vacation and absence coverage for members of the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Accounting teams as required.
• Performs any other duties, as assigned or required.
• QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic experience with Microsoft suite (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Intermediate Excel experience required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal & written) skills.
• Excellent administrative skills; excellent attention to detail.

Desirable

• Experience in finance is an asset.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Fast-paced environment in a dynamic competitive industry
• Daily customer and inter-departmental/branch communication via telephone calls, faxes, emails, and virtual meetings
• Exposure to deadlines, multiple demands and priorities, multi-tasking, and interruptions
• Canadian founded and owned, John Brooks Company has doubled in size in the last 7 years to over 200 employees across the country. Since 1938, we have worked hard to build & nurture an entrepreneurial environment, where creative thought and initiative are encouraged; this is a place where your ideas matter! If you have a strong work-ethic, passion, and determination, we’ll provide the tools you need for success. We will help you grow so that we can continue growing.
• WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
• Competitive remuneration including base salary
• Competitive vacation
• Paid personal day program
• Generous benefits package that includes coverage for things like medical, dental, paramedical, and vision
• Company Group RRSP with employer matching
• Annual health & wellness subsidy