Accountant, Treasury

Remote | Canada

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WHO WE ARE

We are a well-organized, well-funded and fast-growing Financial Technology and HR company that does right by employees across the US by not only giving them access to their own wages, on-demand, but a variety of other financial wellness tools to help improve their financial outcomes. ZayZoon is quickly becoming the employee financial wellness super-app that employees can’t live without, and employers are clamouring to offer to help attract and retain talent.

It’s how we’ve secured partnerships with franchisees such as McDonalds, KFC, Wendy’s, and Hilton Hotels! We destroy tech industry benchmarks for NPS (our 2022 score was 71!) and all you have to do is check out our 4.8-star Google Reviews to see how much Customers love us. Why do our customers love ZayZoon? Because we actually help them.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Controller, the Accountant, Treasury is a key player in the Finance team. A primary focus will be on the treasury function through tracking, maintaining, and overseeing daily movement of money from bank accounts. Working with internal and external parties to ensure any discrepancies in funds flow are resolved lightning fast! This role also participates in general accounting activities to ensure our reporting KPIs are met and exceeded. Key accountabilities also include producing high quality deliverables within tight deadlines while juggling competing priorities, and assisting with projects to level up the department.

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US

You:

Like to think on your feet and work in a fast paced role where every day can be a bit different
Are not intimidated by a tight deadline if you know that means making a genuine impact
Are a critical thinker who thinks outside the box and challenges the status quo to push your own limits, as well as those around you
Want to make a difference through meaningful work and are driven by purpose
Have a strong sense of accountability - you ensure the job gets done on time, no hand holding necessary
Are an innovative self-starter that's always looking for a better way to do things
Get the bigger picture, and how to balance that with a focus on details because you know the little things matter
Love small teams and are not afraid to roll up your sleeves to help others when needed
Are looking for a great company you can grow with!

We:

Are a tight-knit team of adults that care about our customers, our products, and each other; we walk the talk when it comes to living our Core Values
Know that every team member makes a difference; a sense of purpose comes from understanding our vision and how each person fits into it to move our business forward
Constantly strive to improve - always growing ourselves, each other, and our business; you can expect leaders and teammates across our organization that will support you and ensure you are positioned for personal growth and success
Thrive on moving the needle and creating exceptional experiences for our customers
Value a flexible environment, with an emphasis placed on getting the job done, not on hours worked -- this means taking the time and space you need for yourself and your family, but also being available for collaboration when needed, and being ready to get down to business in crunch times
Are a group of people that genuinely love what we do. ZayZoon has a tech-industry leading Employee NPS that is consistently above 70.
Are highly engaged, fast-paced and performance-driven, but also know how to have fun!

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Treasury

Daily monitoring of bank accounts
Responsible for ensuring the timely funding and disbursements for all bank accounts
Ensure adequate cash liquidity for daily, weekly, and monthly cash flow forecasting
Process foreign currency exchanges and payments
Generate weekly payment files for timely processing
Prepare and process bank account journal entries into accounting system (MS 365 Business Central)
Prepare bank reconciliations on a timely basis
Prepare credit facility compliance reporting
Primary administrator for ZayZoon credit card programs and account reconciliations
Assist in the development and maintenance of internal controls for cash management

General Accounting

Prepare expense reports and process accounts payable
Perform day to day accounting functions including preparing journal entries, maintaining continuity schedules, and accounting for corporate activities
Perform period-end procedures to meet target reporting dates
Assist with year-end financial statement audit
Assist with design and documentation of business processes
Assist with analysis of key financial accounts
Prepare various ad hoc reports and support key accounting projects
Work with all levels and departments in the company to ensure a smooth and accurate flow of information

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOU NEED TO BE SOMEONE WHO:

High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and business acumen
Is a critical thinker with a proactive approach to problem solving - you want to understand the “why”, challenge your own limits and push those around you
You can work with a high degree of autonomy, know when it’s time to check in and how to hold yourself accountable – you’re someone that always finds a way to keep focused on the right things!
A thirst for knowledge and drive for continuous self improvement with high attention to detail
Is driven, viewing work as more than just a job, and are never satisfied with unfinished projects
Comfortable helping to build out a new role; you’re observant, innovative, and excellent at articulating your ideas and why they matter!
Develops open and engaging relationships with key stakeholders
Thrive in a rapidly changing environment with an ability to think on your feet

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent
Strong knowledge and experience of Treasury Accounting including foreign exchange, liquidity and cash management
Minimum of 3 years’ full cycle accounting experience
Computer savvy self starter with an ability to learn new tools quickly
Advanced Excel Skills – comfortable in functions required to create and work with pivot tables, look up and match functions
Experience using macros for repetitive tasks, Power BI, and/or Power Query
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

CORE VALUES

Our Core Values are our shared beliefs as a team. We bring them to life in our organization by recognizing when someone demonstrates them in their actions. They are the rules of engagement for our team that guide our decisions and we treat each other, our partners, and our customers. Are you aligned with our Core Values?

Hustle – Own it, take it to the next level
Trust – Do the right thing
People Driven – Make a positive impact
Mastery - Thirst for knowledge and improvement

ANYTHING ELSE YOU MIGHT NEED TO KNOW

Candidates must be based in Canada in order to be considered.

We are organized as a remote team, as such we are looking for candidates who can work effectively remotely. You must have access to a secure high speed internet connection and a secure workspace to ensure security of private information. This role is available on a permanently remote basis.

Due to the nature of our business the chosen candidate must undergo a criminal record check and a basic security clearance.

Please note that a final step in our hiring process is for candidates to arrange personal reference calls with former managers and others we may choose. We wish to thank all qualified applicants for their interest in joining our team!