Assistant Controller

Telelink is growing again. We're looking for someone to grow with us as we expand our accounting department.

Title: Assistant Controller

Reports to: Director of Finance

Job Description:
The Assistant Controller is responsible for providing accounting support in all areas of financial processes and reporting. The ideal candidate is more than just a numbers person, they have impeccable attention to detail, a desire to learn, technical know-how, and last but not least, the ideal candidate is incredibly organized while juggling multiple priorities.

Responsibilities & duties:

1. Accounts Payable:

• Code and post invoices
• Ensure timely payment of invoices
• Maintain electronic vendor files
• Process team expense claims

2. Assist Director of Finance with Monthly Financial Statement Preparation:

• Prepare and post journal entries
• Analyze general ledger accounts
• Reconcile general ledger accounts such as prepaids, bank accounts, etc.
• Reconcile credit card statements to general ledger

3. Backup for Invoice Processing:

• Prepare and post accounts receivable invoices
• Respond to customer billing requests
• Process customer payments and make bank deposits

4. Data Management and Reporting:

• Provide financial and customer reporting and analysis as required
• Provide proactive insights based on customer financial data to assist the Customer Success and Sales teams

5. Budgets:

• Participate in the budgeting process including budget preparation
• Monthly, quarterly and annual reporting on actuals to budget

6. Other Duties and Tasks:

• Act as a department Subject Matter Expert (SME) for key technology/tools in the accounting department
• Assist with preparations for audits
• Prepare funding applications with required supporting documentation

Knowledge & Experience Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of basic bookkeeping procedures
• Strong knowledge and understanding of accepted accounting principals
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills 
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse company
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
• Experience in accounting software, preferably Sage
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Positive, upbeat attitude
• Ability to spot efficiencies and willingness to implement changes when required
• PowerBI experience would be an asset
• AI platforms, such as Copilot and understanding of its applications in accounting processes would be an asset

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Post-secondary diploma with a focus in accounting or relevant work experience
• A certificate in accounting would be considered an asset

KPIs:

• Accuracy of financial information and reporting
• Timeliness of monthly close process
• Days payables outstanding and alignment with purchase approval process
• Other financial KPIs to be determined

Working Conditions & Physical Effort:

• Work schedule will be Monday to Friday 9-5 with a hybrid working model. Schedule of days to be worked in the office will fluctuate based on deadlines.
• Telelink a 24x7x365 operation and you will be required to occasionally provide emergency support after business hours 
• From time to time, you may have to work outside of regular hours

How to Apply:

• Send your resume and cover letter to Jill at jspurgeon@telelink.ca

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in St. John's, NL A1B 3X2