Open Positions
Bennington is a progressive, dynamic and fast-paced workplace where you can contribute to the continuing growth of one of Canada's top commercial equipment and vehicle leasing companies. If you've got what it takes to join our growing team, explore our exciting career opportunities below. Interested applicants should forward their resume to Human Resources.
Job Title: Bilingual Customer Service Coordinator
Job Type: Permanent, full-time
Division: Bennington
Reporting to: Manager, Customer Service
Summary:
This full-time position reports to the Manager, Customer Service. The candidate will be responsible for answering all telephone and email inquiries from customers, brokers and internal personnel relating to active, up-to-date lease contracts. The position also involves following up for expired insurance certificates and negotiating insurance claims. Team members in this role receive exposure to a large number of internal processes and departments. They deal directly with brokers and work to find mutually workable solutions for our strategic partners.
The position also provides switchboard relief and scanning of all customer service related documents.
Requirements:
The successful applicant will have a strong attention to detail and have the ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines. A positive attitude with the ability to work well both in a team environment as well as individually is crucial. The applicant must be able to remain calm under pressure in a deadline oriented environment, with the capability to effectively manage competing priorities and timelines.
The successful candidate must be organized and accurate. Strong written and oral communication skills are required and proficiency in Microsoft Office is a must.
Qualifications:
A University or college degree with a Business background is required (or equivalent work experience). Applicants must have 1-2 years of experience in a similar role.
Bilingualism in English and French is required.
Interested applicants should forward their resume to Human Resources.
Job Title: Receptionist
Job Type: Permanent, full-time
Reporting to: Vice President, Operations
Summary:
This front-line position is responsible for being the first point of contact for Bennington. The incumbent will provide exceptional administrative support across the organization as required. This role is vital to the success of the company because they are the first official representative that customers, brokers, and other strategic partners come into contact with when they call or visit the office. The job includes a variety of assignments and duties, however one of their most important roles is to professionally and courteously greet and welcome customers and other visitors, either in person or by telephone.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Reception
•Retrieves messages from voicemail and forwards to appropriate personnel
•Answers incoming telephone calls, determines purpose of calls, and forwards calls to appropriate personnel or department
•Takes and delivers messages or transfers calls to voicemail when appropriate personnel are unavailable
•Answers questions about organization and provides callers with address, directions, and other information
•Welcomes on-site visitors, determines nature of business, and announces visitors to appropriate personnel
•Handles incoming and outgoing mail and courier packages
•Receives, copies and inputs cheque information and distributes to appropriate parties
•Scan documents into the system
•Maintains a pleasant appearance of the reception area
•Daily clean up and organization of office kitchen and other common areas
•Performs other clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, collating and ensuring that all local photocopiers are filled
•Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
The successful candidate will have a strong attention to detail and have the ability to work well under pressure. Strong customer service and interpersonal skills are required, as is the ability to self motivate. The candidate must demonstrate good judgment, dependability and initiative. A positive attitude and professional demeanor are crucial. The candidate must also have an excellent understanding of sensitive and confidential information, and keep such information private at all times.
The successful candidate must be organized and accurate. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential and proficiency in Microsoft Office is a must.
Qualifications:
A college diploma/certificate in office administration is preferred (or equivalent work experience). Applicants must have 1-2 years of experience in a similar role.
Bilingualism in English and French is considered an asset.
Interested applicants should forward their resume to Human Resources.
Job Title: Administrative Assistant (Account Solutions)
Job Type: Permanent, full-time
Reporting to: Manager, Account Solutions
Summary:
Reporting to the Manager, Account Solutions, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for supporting the day-to-day business activities for the Account Solutions & Asset Management Departments at Bennington Financial Corp. The Administrative Assistant is responsible for operational processing on current accounts, maintenance requests, client correspondence and general account updates and clerical duties.
Key Responsibilities:
•Assists with general administrative tasks within the Departments as requested
•Prepare correspondence for the Departments (Final Demands, Warrants, Voluntary Surrenders, ESA, NOI, BOS, POA, etc.)
•Manage incoming and outgoing mail for the Departments
•Communicate internally with other Departments
•Corresponding and contacting external parties as may be requested
•Hiring/retention of third-party vendors for services requested by the Departments
•Perform various searches (PPSA, Internet, UCDA, Credit Bureau, etc.) and analyse results
•Assist with various elements of the file default process
•Performs other clerical duties, including but not limited to, filing, photocopying, scanning, organizing files/paperwork and handling of invoices
•Other related and administrative duties as requested
Requirements:
The successful candidate will have a strong attention to detail and have the ability to work well under pressure. Strong customer service and interpersonal skills are required, as is the ability to self motivate. The candidate must demonstrate good judgment, dependability and initiative. A positive attitude, professional demeanor, and an understanding of confidentiality are crucial.
The successful candidate must be organized and accurate. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential and proficiency in Microsoft Office, data input and internet research is a must.
Qualifications:
A college diploma/certificate in office administration is preferred (or equivalent work experience). Previous experience in a similar role would be considered an asset and bilingualism in English and French is required.
Interested applicants should forward their resume to Human Resources.
Job Title: Accountant
Job Type: Permanent, full-time
Reporting to: Director, Finance
Summary:
The Accountant position is primarily responsible for reconciling general ledger accounts to identify data variances and their respective causes. This position will also update and maintain various supporting schedules to the monthly financial statements and create reports for external stakeholders as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
• Accurately compare bank statements against transactions recorded in the general ledger on a weekly basis. Reconcile any variances and actively monitor follow-up items for resolution. Post necessary adjustments in a timely manner to ensure GL data is accurate and complete.
• Update and maintain capital asset schedule on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Analyse prepaid accounts monthly to ensure data is complete and accurate. Post any necessary adjustments in a timely manner to ensure monthly financial statements contain valid data.
• Create and update procedural documentation for current bank reconciliation process, internal sale process, capital asset reporting and prepaid account reconciliation to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Accurately compare account balances on a lease level between our Accounting System (Account Mate) and our Lease Maintenance System (Lease Wave) to reconcile any variances and identify the cause.
• Assist team members with GL analysis and reconciliation as needed.
• Assist with commodity tax reporting for all jurisdictions.
• Support month end and year end close processes.
• Other duties as assigned to meet departmental objectives.
Requirements:
The successful candidate has/is:
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles.
• Familiarity with the Chart of Accounts and the functions of the individual accounts.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Ability to quickly learn new systems and procedures.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong time management skills to aid in meeting various deadlines.
• Well organized, strong attention to detail, personable, and is a positive team player.
Qualifications:
A professional designation in accounting, or equivalent work experience (5+ years), is required.
Interested applicants should forward their resume to Human Resources.
Job Title: Customer Service Coordinator
Job Type: Permanent, full-time
Reporting to: Manager, Customer Service
Summary:
This full-time position reports to the Manager, Customer Service. The candidate will be responsible for answering all telephone and email inquiries from customers, brokers and internal personnel relating to active, up-to-date lease contracts. The position also involves following up for expired insurance certificates and negotiating insurance claims. Team members in this role receive exposure to a large number of internal processes and departments. They deal directly with brokers and work to find mutually workable solutions for our strategic partners.
The position also provides switchboard relief and scanning of all customer service related documents.
Requirements:
The successful applicant will have a strong attention to detail and have the ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines. A positive attitude with the ability to work well both in a team environment as well as individually is crucial. The applicant must be able to remain calm under pressure in a deadline oriented environment, with the capability to effectively manage competing priorities and timelines.
The successful candidate must be organized and accurate. Strong written and oral communication skills are required and proficiency in Microsoft Office is a must.
Qualifications:
A University or college degree with a Business background is required (or equivalent work experience). Applicants must have 1-2 years of experience in a similar role.
Bilingualism in English and French would be considered an asset.
Interested applicants should forward their resume to Human Resources.
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