OUR STORY
For more than 35 years, Bardel Entertainment has been growing and evolving, yet at our core, we remain grounded in the creative roots of the craft of animation. Our fearless pursuit of fresh ideas, techniques, and technologies is driven by the belief that together, through creativity and collaboration, we can accomplish anything! If you want to be part of a culture that embraces innovative ideas, techniques, and technologies without hesitation or fear of failure, come and join us.
About The Role
The Intermediate Accountant (Payroll) is responsible for multiple financial activities. Reporting to the Controller, this role will be responsible for, but not limited to, managing the Accounting Clerk in the execution of bank reconciliations, accounts receivable/ payable, assisting in the preparation of payroll, compliance reporting with various government agencies, assisting the Controller in the preparation of monthly working papers, and the preparation of ad hoc reports for senior management as required.
A career in the finance team at Bardel offers a flexible work environment with the opportunity for a career in the media and entertainment industry. Bardel is a strong advocate of career development for its team members and encourages educational training through financial support, enabling employees to improve upon their skills and experience.
What you'll be doing:
- Responsible for full-cycle accounting, including:
- Preparation of the monthly working papers
- Reconcile loans on a monthly basis
- Assist Controller with quarterly reporting to senior executives and monthly consolidation working papers
- Manage and review the deliverables of the Accounting Clerk
- Responsible for bi-weekly payroll runs, including:
- Review and transmit the biweekly payroll information to Payworks accurately and in a timely manner
- Responding to all internal and external payroll inquiries in a timely manner and working proactively to resolve reoccurring issues
- Preparing Records of Employment on a bi-weekly basis
- Year-end rollover of all payroll records and functions, including processing of T4's
- Recording of payroll-related journal entries and monthly GL reconciliations to payroll systems
- Set up of new corporations as required (GST/WCB, bank accounts, etc.)
- Ensure compliance with government reporting (Payroll, WCB, EHT, etc.)
- Assist with year-end and audit planning, as required
What you bring with you:
- 2+ years of experience in an accounting role in an office environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively in both written form and verbally with team members and various stakeholders
- Detail-oriented and process driven, with high expectation of self and sense of urgency
- Proactive and accountable, takes initiative with the ability to work independently
- Adept at managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and effective time management
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Payroll experience considered an asset
- SAP Business One experience considered a plus
- A degree in accounting or pursuing a CPA designation preferable
- An enthusiasm for animation considered a plus
Location: Vancouver Metropolitan, BC
Pay Range: CAD $70,000 - $80,000 / year.
This salary range provided reflects our current expectations for these roles as of this posting's date. Your final salary offer will consider various key factors, including your education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographical location, as well as the needs and requirements of the business.
Flexible work environment, Extended Health and Wellness from day 1, RRSP matching are just some of the benefits. For more details, check out our website - https://bardel.ca/careers/
If this seems like a good fit, what are you waiting for, get your application in!
