Position Description :

At CGI, highly skilled and committed consultants collaborate in a fast-paced environment, on multi-functional teams, where we enjoy personal and professional development at our own pace.

CGI’s continuous growth is a testament to the confidence clients place in us and to the dedication of our people. At CGI, all employees are called members, who feel a powerful sense of ownership and accountability, building their own company together in + offices worldwide.

CGI relies on our global resources, expertise, stability and skilled professionals to achieve outstanding results for clients and for members;

that’s why an astounding 90 percent of us are CGI shareholders!

As we experience considerable rapid growth in Atlantic Canada, we are looking for an ambitious and accomplished professional to join a dynamic team of financial analysts, supporting a prominent client in the Canadian financial services sector.

The person who assumes this pivotal role takes pride in their unwavering accountability and brings a track record of driving excellence in financial management.

If you're ready to seize this unparalleled opportunity to drive financial excellence and help shape the future of a leading organization, we invite you to apply now and join our team at CGI!

Your future duties and responsibilities :

The Accounting AR Specialist will play a critical role in the financial team, focusing on accounts receivable management, daily reconciliation, and supporting month-end closing.

This position requires advanced accounting and analysis skills, proficiency in Excel, and excellent communication abilities.

• Manage accounts receivable processes, including invoicing, collections, and daily reconciliation.
• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Be an active participant in the month-end process, providing timely and accurate reports regarding revenue, cost, and allocations.
• Reconcile AR accounts and prepare trial balances and financial statements.
• Ensure timely collection of payments and manage follow-ups on outstanding invoices.
• Assist in the month-end closing process, including preparing various financial reports.
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding invoices.
• Implement effective AR strategies to ensure timely collections.
• Utilize advanced analytical skills to provide insights and recommendations for accounting improvements.
• Manage special requests , ad hoc analyses and collaborate on in-house projects.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role :

• Bachelor s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field and accounting designation (CPA)
• 5-7 years of experience in bookkeeping, invoicing, AR management, and financial analysis
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy
• Ability to provide innovative accounting ideas and solutions

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Skills :

• Finance & Accounting
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Analysis
• Detail-oriented