Treasury Accountant

Company Description

At UAP, we drive the future of the automotive and heavy vehicle parts industry through unmatched service and innovative solutions. Our passionate team is at the heart of our success. They are dedicated to maintaining strong relationships and delivering exceptional service. Join us and be part of a dynamic company that keeps Canada moving.

Job Description

We are currently looking for a Treasury Accountant to join our finance team.

The person in this role will be actively involved in daily treasury and bank accounting activities. Key responsibilities will include handling various banking transactions, performing reconciliations, and conducting accounting analyses, while collaborating with internal teams, financial institutions, and various service providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily treasury operations to meet the company’s operational needs, including preparing inter-account bank transfers, purchasing foreign currency, executing payments via banking platforms, handling tax installments, and issuing bank drafts.
• Record banking transactions from various banking interfaces and prepare the corresponding journal entries.
• Perform bank reconciliations and other monthly reconciliations related to check payments, bank transfers, electronic fund transfers, and payroll.
• Conduct complex bank reconciliations by integrating and analyzing data from various financial platforms and sources.
• Participate in the processing and monitoring of electronic payments and bank transfers, including the necessary authorization procedures.
• Monitor outstanding checks - identifying those that require cancellation or a stop-payment order - and coordinate the necessary actions with the relevant stakeholders.
• Assist in the opening and closing of bank accounts, as required by the company’s operational needs or corporate acquisitions.
• Maintain regular communication with financial institutions and service providers to follow up on requests and support company operations.
• Prepare consumption tax returns as part of the role’s responsibilities.
• Participate in financial audits and activities related to SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) internal controls applicable to treasury operations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and the automation of treasury processes and tasks
• Manage and monitor equipment provided by external service providers for payment processing, while acting as a liaison between store locations and these service providers. Collaborate regularly with various stakeholders and colleagues across Canada.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field;
• Relevant experience in accounting, treasury, or financial operations;
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and bank reconciliations;
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and follow-up skills;
• Strong attention to detail, ability to work independently, and good organizational skills;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines;
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel;
• Bilingual (French and English), given the need to collaborate with various stakeholders across Canada.

Additional Information

UAP is a diverse community that promotes inclusion and respect. The sum of our individual differences, experiences, knowledge, self-expression, unique capabilities and talents represents the richness of our culture. UAP is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, visible minorities and people with disabilities. By valuing a diverse workforce, we ensure that our hiring practices are fair and equitable.