Riva is looking for a Junior Accountant to support our accounts payable and month-end close tasks that would work approximately 40 hours per week. You’ll be working with a team that values excellence and initiative; we’re looking for people who are passionate about Accounting and Finance and want to make an impact.
What You Will Be Doing
Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will be an integral part of our operations. You will work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment interacting with our customers and supporting your teammates daily. Together with our finance team, you will ensure the timely processing of accounting transactions. Ninety percent of your role is focused on processing full-cycle Accounts Receivable; the other ten percent is carrying out other general accounting and administrative transactions.
More Specifically, Your Duties Will Include
- Complete variance analysis to ensure completeness and accuracy of billing and revenue.
- Ensure that accounts payable are paid in a timely manner
- Ensure that accounts receivable are collected promptly
- Timely preparation of client invoices and estimates
- Investigate client accounts, validate invoicing, and validate manual adjustments (credit or debit memos).
- Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions
- Complete GL and Bank Account reconciliations
- Generate various accounting and sales reports
- Work closely with customers and internal support staff on licensing, renewals, and accounting interactions throughout the customer life cycle
- Approving and providing interim and full licenses to trial and purchase customers
- Assist in process documentation/improvements
- Year-end audit support
- Other duties as required
What You Bring To The Table
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Working towards or possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
- Understanding of Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE) in Canada.
- Previous AP experience is an asset but not necessary
- A team player attitude
- Familiarity and experience with Microsoft Excel
- A passion for your ability to deliver accurate results
Bonus Points For
- Knowledge of annual subscription-based licensing renewal process; or
- Experience using QuickBooks and a Customer Relationship Management system such as Salesforce.
- Experience with multicurrency and multi-entity accounting
More About Riva
We are an Edmonton-based software development company with a global footprint. Our Relationship Engine creates seamless data flow between applications like email, calendar, contacts, and tasks and CRM – synchronizing data and eliminating the need for task switching, application toggling, and data entry duplication across platforms.
We offer a work culture that fosters diversity, equity, inclusion, and fun. Where curiosity is rewarded, and each day offers the chance to learn, grow, and contribute to the efforts of people you like, respect, and value.
What We Bring To The Table - The total compensation package includes:
- RRSP/TFSA matching
- Paid vacation starting with 3 weeks
- Paid wellness time allowing for flexible discretionary allocation for mental health, personal benefits, and personal time
- Extended health care benefits, dental and life insurance, including a health spending account and a flex spending account
- An annual birthday day off
- Access to third-party Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off to volunteer with charities of your choice
- Professional development and training allowance for career advancement
- A great culture that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion
Make your mark on Riva’s bright future – and yours!
Must hold a valid work permit or be a permanent resident or citizen of Canada. Successful candidates will be required to clear a criminal background check.
Riva is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
