Company

Founded in 1990, Peerless Travel is a privately held company specializing in Corporate and Leisure Travel, as well as customized tours. As one of Canada’s largest private travel companies, Peerless Travel has earned its place as an industry leader, with impressive growth and world-class technology. The company’s Leisure division has over 50 travel experts specializing in air, cruise, vacation, and VIP travel. The Corporate division travel managers specialize in corporations looking for a tailored and full-service travel management solution. The Tours divisions, Dan Tours & International Heritage Tours, send over 2,000 travelers annually on custom and private guided tours, to over 90 countries worldwide.

Job Description

Are you a detail-oriented individual with a financial background in bookkeeping and accounting? Do you have proven knowledge of the bookkeeping systems used in the Travel Industry? If so, we are looking for you to join our Peerless Travel Team.

Reporting to the Accounting Lead, the Staff Accountant will be responsible for overseeing the company’s financial data and compliance by maintaining accurate books on accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and daily financial entries and reconciliations.

Our ideal candidate will have the appropriate educational credentials with a minimum 5 years of Bookkeeping/Accounting experience. If you have some experience or working knowledge of Trams Accounting it is a plus, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Maintains records of financial transactions by establishing accounts; posting transactions; ensure legal requirements compliance.
Account for financial transactions by establishing a chart of accounts; defining bookkeeping policies and procedures.
Maintains subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions.
Balances subsidiary accounts by reconciling entries.
Maintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary account summaries.
Balances general ledger by preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries.
Maintains historical records by filing documents.
Prepares financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
Complies with federal, state, and industry legal requirements by studying requirements; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing reports; advising management on needed actions.
Enforce company procedures, account guidelines & customer service standards in the area of ticketing, commission disbursements, credit card transaction compliance, etc.
Communicate effectively and professionally.
Provide exceptional support to all our employees, agents, and customers in person, over the phone, and via email.
Assist in issuing invoices, receipt payments, and maintaining financial documents.
Assist in HR administration.
Work as a team member and assist other agents as needed in completing all functions related to servicing the client.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of proven work experience as a Bookkeeper or Staff Accountant
Strong numeracy and communication skills
Proven ability to solve problems and make critical decisions
Excellent knowledge of computer accounting systems, such as TRAMS, BSP, Quick Books
Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
A high level of attention to detail
Familiarity with travel management processes and practices.
Excellent communication, listening and presentation skills
A self-starter, with a demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and projects, and thrive in a high-performance team environment

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
Previous bookkeeping experience
CPA is a plus but not a must

Compensation:

Starting Salary of $67,000 with a competitive Helth Benefits Package

Higher Pay might be considered based on years of industry experience

Work Setting:

Work from our Thornhill Head Office. Some remote work flexibility can be considered after 12 months on the job.

Additional Information

We thank all candidates for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Peerless Travel is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any stage of our hiring process, please advise us when completing your application.

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