Accounting Services Coordinator (7 Month Contract)

SUMMARY:
The prime purpose is to verify, analyze, report, and follow up for the store sales, income, expenses, and bank deposits, including the handling of the Gift Card process.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Verify that all Store Cash Reconciliation statements are complete with appropriate supporting documents submitted.
- Fraud Detection responsibilities such as identifying and investigating variances. Follow-up promptly with Stores, Banks, Global Payments, Supervisor and Loss Prevention as appropriate for continued investigation and/or for resolution.
- Validate BDMS Store Cash Reconciliation figures reported with Store POS reports and follow-up with variances.
- Validate Income and Expenses including Coinstar, Western Union, Ontario Lottery, Gift Cards Sold & Redeemed and Cash Voucher paid outs.
- Analyze and reconcile Store vs. Bank for Cash on Hand, Cash in Transit, Cash and Coin Orders and Store Deposits for Cash, Cheques, Debit and Credit Card transactions.
- Gift Card Order responsibilities such as recording and packaging orders, activating and de-activating Gift Card orders and assisting with card balance inquiries.
- Communicate with Stores and Gift Card customers regarding card issues and orders.
- Complete and submit weekly balancing of Accounts and period close reconciliations.
- Prepare and process required journals.

QUALIFICATIONS:
- College diploma or University studies in finance/accounting 
- 1-3 years related accounting experience
- Intermediate knowledge of MS Office. Ability to extract, export and manipulate data from various sources into Excel Workbooks.
- Requires knowledge of SAP, BDMS, Sweda, Miro, MMS, AS400.
- Capability to work in a highly computerized environment and meet deadlines.
- Ability to analyze discrepancies between vendor invoices, store acknowledgments and purchase orders as per Company Policies and Procedures.
- Requires strong analytical skills, ability to analyze and handle GL accounts.
- The skill to multitask is required. Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks, handle strict and urgent deadlines, and meet regular deadlines.  
- Detail oriented and the ability to work independently is essential.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

RELATIONSHIPS:
- Internal: Store Operations, Front End Specialist 
- External: Suppliers, Customers

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