RIVER CITY EVENTS... Personalized Service. Exceptional Products. Competitive Pricing. Established in 2007, River City Events is a growing and developing company that supplies event products and services of the highest quality and service. We\xe2\x80\x99re a full-service event rental and planning company with an excellent reputation. We are a group of creative, diverse, and down-to-earth people who are passionate about events. River City Events recognizes employees as individuals with different interests, abilities, needs, and values. We will provide a positive environment which respects this individuality and provides meaningful opportunities for personal development and satisfaction. If you value the same things that we do \xe2\x80\x93 teamwork, creativity, knowledge, innovation, integrity, hard work, and respect \xe2\x80\x93 we\xe2\x80\x99d love to hear from you! POSITION SUMMARY... River City Events Senior Accountant will encompass a professional, focused, detailed, approachable, positive, outgoing and motivated work ethic. The Senior Accountant provides leadership and coordination of company financial reporting, budgeting and planning; ensuring that company procedures conform to accepted accounting principles. The Accountant also streamlines processes to create reliable and timely delivery of accounting information and will play an active role in the strategic planning for the business. The Senior Accountant is also responsible for the company\'s financial plans, budgets, accounting practices, the conduct of its relationships with the financial community, the maintenance of its fiscal records, and the preparation of financial reports including monthly/yearly reconciliations. Other duties may be assigned as necessary. Integrity, honesty, accuracy, focus, vision, professionalism and passion are key components of this position. CORE COMPETENCIES...

• Accountability and Dependability
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Communication
• Continual Learning
• Creative and Innovative Thinking
• Decision-Making and Judgement
• Energy and Stress
• Enforcing Laws, Rules and Regulations
• Ethics and Integrity
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Mediating and Negotiating
• Operating Equipment
• Planning and Organizing
• Problem-Solving
• Providing Consultation
• Quality Orientation
• Research and Analysis
• Teamwork
• Time Management

TEAM MEMBERS WILL REQUIRE...

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in accounting, finance or a related field is required. CA/CPA/CGA/CMA designation.
• 5+ years of Senior Accounting experience in financial management.
• Accounts payable, receivable and payroll experience.
• Knowledge of accepted accounting rules, practices, tax laws, and reporting requirements.
• General understanding of computerized accounting systems.
• High level of critical & logical thinking, analysis, and reasoning to identify underlying reasons/facts.
• Excellent organizational, time management and prioritization skills with attention to detail in all areas.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of all aspects of corporate accounting and financial management.
• Thorough knowledge of all relevant Federal, Provincial and local requirements regarding financial records, payroll processing, grants, profit sharing, etc. is essential.
• Proficient communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Experience overseeing audits performed by external audit firms.
• Financial analysis, budgeting and strategic planning experience.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and applications.
• Experience with detailed budget preparation and analysis techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office and Excel with Management and or supervisory experience.
• Project management skills and the ability to motivate teams to produce quality work within tight timeframes.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt to and learn new software.
• Able to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines.
• Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills.
• Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures.
• Accuracy and attention to detail while working under tight deadlines.
• Superior client and interpersonal abilities and strong work ethic and desire to achieve.
• Desire to actively participate in a positive, dynamic, fast-paced environment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES...

• Manage the accounting operations, including reviewing journal entries, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and statutory reporting.
• Establish and monitor internal controls to ensure that accounting activities are following established legal regulations, company policies and procedures.
• Monitor accounting operations, including reviewing journal entries, AP, AR, payroll and statutory reporting.
• Compile and analyze monthly statements and annual reports.
• Direct and coordinate the preparation of annual operating and capital budgets.
• Develop and lead initiatives to identify operating costs, variances and develop performance and variance analyses and work with the various departments to improve and control current processes which impact customer quality.
• Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice to Owner.
• Develop, maintain and analyze detailed budgets, operations, trends, labour costs, tax strategies, forecasting, and preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly financial statements for Owner/Senior Accountant personnel.
• Maintained year-end working documents and spreadsheets, and assisted with inventory preparation, audits or independent reviews as required.
• Complete monthly reconciliation for all accounts (bank and brokerage accounts).
• Prepare and verify the accuracy of general ledgers from operational software on daily basis and import them into accounting software.
• Record/maintain fixed asset purchases & applicable depreciation/amortization schedules.
• Maintain and verify the accuracy of inventory records in operational software.
• Exert care and control over assets while establishing procedures for safeguarding, including security.
• Maintain up-to-date, complete & systematic filing system to support book-keeping & financial records.
• Develop, analyze and interpret statistical and accounting information to appraise operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget, and other matters bearing on the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the organization.
• Ensuring proper documentation and approvals are obtained for all invoices.
• Verification of invoices against purchase orders with accurate coding to appropriate ledger accounts.
• Post approved and reconciled invoices into POR and Simply Accounting programs.
• Ensure accurate processing of Accounts Payable, Receivable and Payroll-related processes and inquiries.
• Ensure accurate and timely payments of vendor invoices according to vendor and company terms.
• Reconciling vendor statements regularly to ensure that all liabilities have been recorded.
• Reforming accounts reconciliations and analysis.
• Oversee preparation and completion of bank deposits.
• Monitoring aged accounts over 30 days and contacting customers regarding payment working closely with the Owner of any problematic accounts over 45 days. Provide information and investigate disputes relating to customer accounts for resolution.
• GL account analysis and reconciliations between POR and bank.
• Oversee payroll and benefits administration.
• Verify and remittances of GST, and source deductions to CRA for CPP, EI, and taxes timely.
• Prepare payroll as necessary. Prepare T4s, T4As and T5s as required.
• Manage research and development program for CCRA and accounting requirements.
• Provide support and guidance to the insurance company/WCB when completing annual renewal.
• Monitor and provide necessary documents for custom brokers regarding shipping processes.
• Provide efficient and courteous client services. Guide/assist other depts. & projects as necessary.

WORK CONDITIONS...

• Positively interacts with team members, management and clientele.
• Manual dexterity is required to use a desktop computer and peripherals.
• Adjusts and is flexible to meet changing work needs and demands.
• Assistance for on or off-site events as required.
• Overtime as required.

RIVER CITY EVENTS SECRET... OUR SECRET\xe2\x80\xa6 We value responsibility and mutual respect. People who come to River City Events want to work here because we have created an environment that encourages creativity and professional growth. The main objective of our business strategy is to offer a level of client focus that is superior to that offered by our competitors. Relationships are key to River City Events and with this, in mind, we concentrate on building strong relationships with our clients and team while we are creating events that are useful, enjoyable, engaging and memorable. Job Type: Full-time Salary: $75,000.00-$90,000.00 per year Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor\'s Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Senior Accounting: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person