Canlan Sports is the largest private-sector owner and operator of recreational sports complexes in North America. The company's success in the sports and recreation industry is attributed to a focus on innovative programming, service excellence, world-class sports communities , and an understanding of its customers’ expectations and the commitment needed to deliver industry-leading participant experiences.
Canlan is currently looking for a Staff Accountant to work for our Burnaby Central Office.
Rate of pay: $60,000 - $65,000 per year.
Job Summary
This role reports to the Controller. This person is responsible for preparation of monthly financial statements and process accounts payable with accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparation of monthly financial statements for multiple business units
- Commodity tax returns which include, but not limited to, GST, PST, HST returns
- Account reconciliations
- GL maintenance
- Prepare auditor working papers as necessary
- Correspond with facility staff and provide support to facilities
- Processing accounts payable (invoice entry, cheque disbursement, etc)
- Vendor account reconciliations
- Vendor and internal customer correspondence
- Assist with various accounting projects as needed
Education & Experience
- Experience with computerized accounting software required (SAGE 300 and Sage APA (automated AP system) experience will be an asset)
- Have full cycle accounting knowledge
- Preference gives to a qualified accountant or one that working towards an accounting designation.
- Good knowledge of MS Word, Outlook and Excel required
- Must be detail oriented
- Must be initiative driven
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
- Must have good oral communication skills
- Ability to exercise a high level of professionalism and discretion with confidential information
- Be able to work effectively with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and work well under pressure and deadlines
- Have at least 3 years' experience in a staff accountant or intermediate accountant position
If you are interested in this position and would like to become part of the Canlan team, please apply online.
NOTE: Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, provincial, and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices
