Finance Associate

This posting is for an existing vacancy. WHAT DO WE DO? We create solutions for the people who keep our world flowing. For over 80 years, John Brooks Company has been solving fluid handling challenges for customers in various industries/markets across Canada by providing a diverse selection of engineered products and innovative system designs, focusing on customized solutions consisting of filtration, pump, spray, and valve products. THE ROLE Kickstart your career in finance and build a foundation for long-term success! Are you curious, driven and eager to learn how finance supports a growing business? We're looking for an enthusiastic Finance Associate to join our team and gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of accounting and finance. This is an opportunity to develop practical skills, work alongside experienced finance professionals, and gain exposure to the processes that keep a business running. You'll contribute to meaningful work across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Accounting, while building a broad understanding of financial operations. Working closely with the Finance Manager and partnering with leaders across the finance team, you'll have the chance to learn, ask questions, take on increasing responsibilities, and make a real impact from day one. Whether you're starting your finance journey or looking to build on your early experience, this role offers an excellent platform for growth and development DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide clerical, accounting, and analytical support for month-end close processes. Support preparation of bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations. Support Collection Specialists in maintaining customer call note files. Assistance with the auditing of Concur expenses. Maintains complete knowledge of and complies with Company and departmental policies, procedures, and standards. Virtual cheque deposits via Hopper once applied to customer accounts. Manage and maintain clerical administrative tasks including voucher entry/support and administrative maintenance. Maintain data integrity in vendor maintenance in P21 (Vendor Data Maintenance and ACH/other reconciliation). Facilitate and help administer timely customer responses and communication. Send invoices/statements and prepare appropriate forms. Proactively facilitate cross-functional customer dispute resolution. Maintain data integrity in customer maintenance (credit limits/terms/status) and contact maintenance. Cash receipts deposit & application support as needed (including reconciliation). Support subsidiary clerical and accounting activity/reporting. Preparation and filing of sales tax filings. Assist Payables department by performing some basic voucher entries Provides vacation and absence coverage for members of the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Accounting teams as required. Performs any other duties, as assigned or required. Requirements …