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Become part of a dynamic team that’s revolutionizing international payment solutions for thousands of businesses and financial institutions. If you’re passionate about customer service, driven, and have experience in the payments industry, we’d love to hear from you.

Who We Are

At Ascendant, we’re more than a technology company. We’re a people-centric business that acts as an extension of our customers’ team.

Our Misson

To become the global leader in making international payments easy.

Our Vision

To deliver best-in-class international payment solutions for businesses.

Our Purpose

To pioneer transformative payment solutions using technology and human expertise.

Positions Available

Ascendant was founded in 2011 with the simple idea of using innovative technology to create customized international payment solutions for businesses. Instead of selling pre-packaged solutions, our ambition was to develop tailored solutions that solve the unique and complex cross-border challenges faced by each of our customers. Today, our enduring culture of continuous innovation and our customer-first philosophy has helped make international payments easier for over 3,000 businesses and financial institutions.

Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your experience through the link provided.

Ascendant is an equal opportunity employer. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Staff Accountant

Position Overview

Victoria, BC or Toronto, ON 

We are looking for a staff accountant to join the Finance team to help support the company’s continued growth with a specific focus in the areas of payroll, benefits administration, and accounting. This is a great opportunity to build on your existing experience and progress your accounting career as part of a multinational organization. You will have the opportunity to work on a range of initiatives and will be involved in various aspects of full cycle accounting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor cash flow projections and ensure availability of funds to cover outgoing payments.
  • Analyze cash flow patterns and recommend strategies to optimize liquidity.
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders to forecast funding needs, approve payment files and manage cash effectively.
  • Identify opportunities for process automation within the treasury function.
  • Processing daily bank reconciliations as assigned and liaising with other departments to resolve problems and suggest corrective actions.
  • Assisting with the accounts payable process and liaising with suppliers / vendors as necessary.
  • Reviewing and posting of employee expenses in accordance with Company polices.
  • Providing recommendation in improving process efficiencies and operating effectiveness.
  • Assisting with calculation of commissions for Sales Department, revenue sharing agreements, and other monthly working papers.
  • Performing ad hoc projects as needed throughout the year.
  • Participating in annual audit with external auditors.
  • Perform all other reasonable duties as requested.

What would make this an easy win:

  • Accounting certificate or diploma and/or enrolled in CPA accreditation program preferred.
  • Self-motivated and able to work effectively autonomously as well as part of a team.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment and to adapt to changing priority schedules.
  • High attention to detail, accuracy, and strong technical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent listening skills along with written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to handle a high volume of financial information.
  • Adaptable, energetic and willing to learn new skills.
  • Able to prioritize workload and allocate time/resources accordingly.
  • Able to maintain confidentiality.
  • Excellent computer skills and must be proficient with MS Office.
  • Legally authorized to work in Canada.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Payments Associate

 Position Overview

We are looking for someone to join the North American Global Payments team as a Payments Associate.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide consistent, quality customer service.
  • Act as front liaison for dealers and middle office.
  • Build wire templates and set up client web profiles.
  • Transmit electronic payments via banking channels.
  • Balance daily branch activities.
  • Perform cheque exchanges and double check each for accuracy.
  • Responsible for creating FX Cheques/Drafts for our clients.
  • Send faxes and emails to clients as required.
  • Complete and respond to email requests in a timely manner.
  • Verify daily incoming and outgoing client transactions.
  • Verify and process online transactions.
  • Verify Dealer-initiated transaction information against system entries.
  • Investigate all client, banking, and accounting inquiries.
  • Follow up and monitor transactional inquiries.
  • Support other branch team members to achieve goals.
  • Understand and follow company risk management rules and policies.
  • Perform all other reasonable duties as requested by management.

What would make this an easy win:

  • Accuracy in tasks like data entry and record-keeping.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and complete tasks within deadlines.
  • Ability to manage files, schedules, and documents efficiently.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Get In Touch

If you’re driven, passionate about customer service, and have experience in the payments industry but still have questions, feel free to reach out to us. Discover how a career at Ascendant can benefit you.

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