Finance Administrator (3 months contract)

Who We Are 

Emterra Group is a dynamic, growth-oriented, and safety-focused group of companies. Our organization have been deemed to be an “essential service” by providing collection and processing for recycling, organics, and waste that keep our communities clean and safe.  With customer service and safety as our focus, we are looking for an energetic and driven employee to support our growing company and play a crucial role in waste diversion and the circular economy. Emterra is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers, a certified diverse supplier of the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) and the Canadian Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBE).  

Job Summary

Emterra Group is looking for a Finance Administrator (Accounts Payable) for a 3 months contract to provide essential support to our finance team by managing invoices, expense reports, and vendor accounts. This role is ideal for someone detail-oriented, eager to learn, and ready to contribute to smooth and accurate financial operations.

Position Description

• Maintain and process accounts payable transactions, including reviewing, verifying, and processing employee expense reports in accordance with company policies.
• Record, classify, and update daily financial transactions using accounting systems and spreadsheets to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Reconcile vendor statements and accounts by identifying discrepancies, investigating variances, and coordinating resolutions with internal teams and external vendors.
• Monitor and manage accounts payable email inboxes, responding to inquiries and ensuring timely communication with stakeholders (HRL, CLP and ICI).
• Maintain accurate accounts payable ledgers, trackers, supporting documentation, and organized filing systems.
• Process and verify invoices, ensuring proper approvals, correct coding, and timely entry into Microsoft Business Central.
• Enter, validate, and maintain operational and financial data related to high-volume RYSE loads.
• Process cheques and assist with payment runs (EFTs) for HRL and CLP, ensuring compliance with internal controls.
• Provide financial information, transaction summaries, and administrative support to AP department.
• Assist with special projects, audits, and other accounting-related duties as required. 

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong interest in finance, accounts payable, and operational processes.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and comfortable learning financial systems (experience with Microsoft Business Central is a plus).
• Enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to learn.

Wage - $20/hour

Onsite - Oakville

Reasons to Apply, Stay and Grow with Emterra Group   

• Opportunity to be part of one of Canada’s Greenest Employers!  
• Competitive wages!  
• Employee Assistance Program, paid for by the company!  
• Be part of an entrepreneurial organization that wants to continue to learn and grow!  
• Ability to have an impact and make change!   

Are you ready to jumpstart your career by joining one of Canada’s Greenest Employers and become part of the environmental solution? If so, apply now!  We appreciate all applicants who apply however only those who are qualified, will be contacted.     

Emterra Group is committed to maintaining an equitable, fair, and diverse environment. Any applicants who have a disability or require reasonable accommodation may speak directly with our Human Resources Department. Reasonable accommodations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.    

Please note that AI may be used to support the application review process; however, all applications are reviewed by our Human Resources Team.

This posting is for an immediate vacancy, and we are actively hiring for this position.

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