Job Description

Awesome Senior Accountant

10-month Maternity Leave Contract

(potential to extend)

Are You a Clever Duck? Take a gander at this post...

Accent Inns Inc., the hotel chain with a rubber duck in every room, is searching for a Senior Accountant to join our flock of totally unique and fun- loving individuals at our Head Office (aka Rebel Base) in Victoria BC.

Here you will be second in command for Financial Statement analysis and preparation. This role reports to the Controller and is a key player in the Finance Department. The Senior Accountant will supervise and monitor the progression of tasks, ensuring key deadlines are met.

Who We Are

Working at Accent Inns Inc. is different than working anywhere else, and we don't just say that. We're a family-owned, BC-based hospitality company that LEADS WITH LOVE and our number one metric as a company is the happiness of our staff, who we call our Fam-Jam 'cause we are like family.

Key to our success is living by our four Core Values everyday:Be Real Have Fun Make Everything Better Have Each Other's Backs


Here we want our Fam-Jam to feel well taken of by us and by one another. That's who we are!

What the Role is Quacked Up to Be

Utilize accounting software for full cycle accounting and month-end close Prepare and review complex journal entries Perform and/or review balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and resolve any discrepancies, with a focus on prepaid expenses and utility accruals Prepare monthly cash flow projections and understand differences compared to actual Monitor and report on bank account balances, including processing transfer of funds between bank accounts Be a key member of the finance team working on month-end duties that could include:

corporate tax filings (GST, PST, MRDT etc.), including internal review for compliance with legislation
accounting for corporate Visa transactions and Long-term Debt transactions
restaurant operation analysis, including Inventory COGS entriesComplete Statistic Canada Quarterly results survey Review weekly payroll preview reports and understand/monitor efficiency ratios Assist with year-end audit by preparing and reviewing support documentation (lead sheets) Ad hoc financial reporting and analysis General financial accounting duties

What You Bring

You have a degree (major or minor in accounting) Five to Seven + years progressive experience in an accounting role Experience reviewing journal entries, bank reconciliations, financial statements and preparing variance analysis Preference will be given to Chartered Professional Accountants, but it is not a requirement Most importantly, a can-do flexible attitude and a fun- loving team player

Nice to Have

Experience with Sage Intacct (accounting software system) Experience in Hospitality and/or Food & Beverage service industry Variance analysis (comparing actual results to budget and forecast) Experience processing payroll, including Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) Certification Program, or working towards certification Prepare, interpret, and present on key payroll reporting metrics

Don't duck out of this great opportunity to join our Accent Inns Fam-Jam! If this sounds like you, APPLY NOW!