Operations & Finance Assistant
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- Fergus, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage all aspects of client invoicing, payment reconciliation, and accounts receivable within Xero, ensuring timely payments and accurate financial records.
- Systematically process supplier bills and payments to maintain healthy cash flow and support end-of-month processes.
- Handle day-to-day data entry and general administrative tasks, freeing up management time for strategic initiatives.
- Assist with drafting quotes for small jobs and compiling data for large job estimations, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Maintain and update pricing guides and set pricing for routine services.
- Proactively follow up on outstanding quotes and sales leads via email and WhatsApp to convert opportunities.
- Utilize Fergus job management software for relevant administrative tasks, including updating job statuses and allocating resources.
- Utilize Komodo software to systematically record and document all administrative and financial workflows, creating comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Develop a searchable knowledge base for key operational details, ensuring business continuity and smooth onboarding for future staff.
- Conduct market research on material costs and supplier pricing for estimation purposes and review completed job data to build estimation benchmarks.
- Manage and prioritize incoming emails, flagging urgent items, and assist with internal communication coordination via WhatsApp/Gmail.
- Proven experience in financial administration, including invoicing, bank reconciliation, bill payments, and accounts receivable management, preferably with Xero.
- High proficiency in using business software such as Xero, Fergus (or similar job management platforms), Gmail, and WhatsApp.
- Exceptional organizational skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy in data entry.
- A strong interest in process improvement, systemization, and the ability to learn and implement new software (e.g., Komodo, estimation tools).
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and take initiative in identifying and solving problems.
- Experience in a trades-related industry or a similar service-based business is highly advantageous.
- A commitment to fostering a strong working relationship built on trust and mutual respect.
- Proactive communication and the ability to provide regular updates on tasks and progress.
- A growth mindset, eager to learn new skills and contribute to the company's continuous improvement.
- Adaptability to evolving business needs and a willingness to take on new challenges.
- A focus on creating efficient, documented processes to ensure business continuity and scalability.
- Health insurance in eligible locations
- Permanent work from home
- Immediate hiring