Finance & Accounting Associate

About the Company

VendorPM is transforming vendor and property manager collaboration by offering a comprehensive vendor lifecycle management platform tailored for commercial real estate. Serving over 10,000 buildings and 70,000 vendors, the company streamlines credentialing, tendering, and contract management, delivering significant efficiencies and cost savings across North America. Recognized repeatedly as a top workplace in Canada and backed by prominent SaaS and PropTech investors, VendorPM is rapidly growing within Toronto's startup ecosystem.

Role Overview

The Finance & Accounting Associate will work closely with the Finance Manager, supporting daily finance operations at an entry-level position. This role is designed for individuals eager to strengthen their accounting and financial operations knowledge within a dynamic, expanding company environment. It involves multi-faceted finance tasks, collaborating with both internal departments and external stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting tasks including processing invoices, bills, journal entries, and payments using systems like Xero, Float, and Stripe.
• Prepare and finalize month-end accrual schedules and related journal entries.
• Generate and maintain financial reports for internal teams and external parties, with a focus on departmental budget vs. actual analyses.
• Support payroll processes encompassing payroll cycles, commission and benefits calculations, and reimbursement handling.
• Continuously improve finance and accounting workflows to enhance efficiency and data accuracy.
• Collaborate with sales, customer success, and HR departments to facilitate business operations and finance initiatives.
• Participate in ad hoc analyses and special projects to support company growth.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Between 1 and 3 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or connected functions.
• Solid understanding of accounting standards and financial reporting practices.
• Advanced skills in Excel or Google Sheets, with comfort handling complex datasets.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational capabilities.
• Proven analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Adaptability and energy to succeed in a fast-moving, scaling environment.
• A proactive attitude and readiness to take initiative in learning and addressing new challenges.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Interest or progress towards a CPA certification.
• Knowledge of key SaaS metrics such as Annual Recurring Revenue and Churn.
• Experience with modern financial tools including Stripe, Xero, and Float.

Benefits

• Comprehensive extended healthcare coverage including medical, dental, disability, and vision benefits.
• Group life insurance, accident & dismemberment, and critical illness coverage.
• Generous paid time off provisions.
• Flexible working hours with options to work remotely on selected days.
• Access to training and professional development programs.
• Employee discounts and a stock option plan.

Interview Process

• Initial exploratory conversation via Google Meet with Human Resources.
• Subsequent interview conducted by the Hiring Manager.
• Live virtual task session with the Hiring Manager.

Additional Notes

• Position is actively open for applications.
• Artificial Intelligence tools may be integrated within interview stages.
• VendorPM is devoted to building an inclusive and accessible workplace, striving for diversity and employee growth opportunities.