Job Description

Purpose

Reporting to Director, Finance, the Staff Accountant (SA) is responsible for bill payment, bank reconciliations, general bookkeeping, assistance in preparation of financial statements and tax returns, as well as some administrative functions.



We are a small office, and it is expected that all team members have a flexible mindset in taking on a vast list of duties and responsibilities. Primarily, the candidate performs general finance functions as well as supporting other members of our financial team.

Key Areas of Accountability

Accounting responsibilities:

Process payments mostly through online banking; limited use of physical cheques

Recording journal entries for review

Liaising with vendors for payments, inquiries, and account setup

Review and reconciliation of expense reports

Prepare payroll calculations

Preparation of CRA / WCB / Tax (T4) forms for review

Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements

Perform other duties as assigned

Administrative Assistant duties:

Bank deposits

Filing / download of bank and investments statements; management of general financial related correspondence

Prepare documentation, reports, correspondence, and data entry requirements so that it is accurate, efficient and meets established business standards

Coordinate and resolve day-to-day team and family member inquiries in a timely manner

Ad hoc administrative duties as required

Other:

One team: Support and reduce workload of staff by contributing when needed. As a small office, there is an expectation to take on new and unanticipated tasks as the business requires

Accurate and timely filing of all documents

Assist in project management by following up with team members with clear and timely communication to ensure accountability to deadlines and targets

Positive attitude in dealing with guests and colleagues which contributes to our office culture

Qualifications

Education/Certifications/Knowledge:

Completion of a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field

Currently enrolled in or a desire to enroll in the CPA accounting designation program; is an asset

Experience:

Minimum 2 years' experience in a financial / accounting role

Preference will be shown for candidates with experience in a complex environment

Skills:

Strong communicator - written and verbal

Effective problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills

Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Outlook, and Word)

Basic accounting and bookkeeping using QuickBooks

Attributes:

Strong sense of professionalism and demonstrates good judgement, especially pertaining to confidential matters

Extremely organized, possesses attention to detail and accountable

Proactive and adaptable

Compensation

The base salary offered for this role is $65,000 to $75,000 per annum and can vary based on job-related expertise, qualifications, experience and internal equity.

Eligible for Armstrong Collective's discretionary bonus program

Eligible Benefits

Armstrong Collective supports our team members' health and wellness by providing a comprehensive medical plan with 100% employer paid premiums, some of which includes:


Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Short term disability, long term disability benefits Travel emergency assistance Vacation time and sick time Up to 5% RRSP and/or TSFA match Two complimentary annual train tickets after first year of employment

Armstrong Collective, Rocky Mountaineer and Canyon Spirit are an equal opportunity employer, driven by our values of creating meaningful moments, being one team, and achieving extraordinary outcomes. Our strong company culture supports our vision of a diverse, open, safe, and respectful workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. If you require any accommodation during the application process or throughout your employment, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met and to create a supportive environment.



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