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financial analyst

Title posted on indeed.com - Financial Analyst (Part-time)

Posted on December 02, 2024 by Employer details Mastermind Toys

Job details

*We?re hiring! Mastermind Toys has big plans and we want YOU to join our growing team! We have a customer-obsessed culture, which we believe starts with employee experience. We jump at the chance to co-create with our customers and employees, while staying true to our Canadian roots. Over 40 years later, Mastermind Toys is the nation?s largest specialty toy and children?s bookstore, and we deeply believe that ?Play is Kids? Work".* We are seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to provide technical accounting and analysis support to the Accounting, Accounts Payable and Receivable functions. This position is expected to be *part-time and in-office 2 days a week*. *Job Responsibilities:* _Accounts Receivable:_ * Reconciles daily method of payment transactions (Debit, Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Shopify, PayPal) to sales reporting system. * Isolates and investigates discrepancies by researching sales reports. * Works with Store Operations, retail locations and third-party providers (Fiserv, Amex) as required to resolve discrepancies. * Creates and maintains daily sales reports, tracking overages and shortages (variances between sales and expected deposits) * Researches all credit card disputes, prepares and submits necessary paperwork to dispute claims. * Posts entries to record weekly bank deposits and clear corresponding receivables. * Provides backup support for Customer Service corporate orders, through invoice creation. * Checks trade references and sets up all new customers. * Reviews aged trial balance monthly and follows up on unpaid accounts more than 30 days old. * Provides reconciliation of credit card receivable balances and other schedules, to assist with monthly reporting to bank. _Accounts Payable:_ * Sets up all new vendors and makes changes to vendor information as required. * Sets up all electronic payments during weekly pay runs, including EFT and wires, and provides all payment confirmations. * Posts entries to record weekly wire payments. * Checks for past discrepancies in payment, checks invoice amounts and banking information for accuracy, maintains payment tracker. _Accounting:_ * Reconciles prepaid inventory, investigates and clears any discrepancies. * Assists in publishing daily cash position, posting of daily cash entries, and daily reconciliations of bank accounts. * Provides reporting of various financial information including sales, inventory and rebates, through leveraging excel and BI (Business Intelligence), both on a recurring and ad-hoc basis. * Assists in running various financial packages and P&L reports during month-end. * Completes and reports monthly/annual sales to designated landlords. * Supports interim and year-end financial audits as needed. *Qualifications:* * Post-secondary degree in Finance or Accounting. Certified Public Accounting designation is considered an asset. * Minimum 2 years of revenue accounting experience. Minimum 1 year of financial analysis and accounts payable experience. * Above average proficiency with software applications in desktop environments, particularly accounting and excel. Experience with Business Intelligence (BI) and Microsoft Dynamics NAV is considered an asset. * Demonstrated analytical, accuracy, problem solving and judgment skills. * Strong verbal and written communication skills. _Mastermind Toys is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Upon request, Mastermind Toys will, in consultation with the applicant, determine the nature of any accommodation that may be required._ _We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in Mastermind; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted._ Job Type: Part-time Pay: From $28.00 per hour Expected hours: 15 ? 20 per week Benefits: * Company events * On-site parking * Store discount Schedule: * Day shift * Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: * Scarborough, ON M1B 2L1: reliably commute or plan to r