Junior Accountant

Job summary

The Junior Accountant manages daily accounting operations including bank reconciliations, accounts payable, and month-end closing processes. They also support the finance team with internal reporting, budgeting, and responding to audit inquiries.

Job details

POSITION: Junior Accountant DEPARTMENT: PH Restaurants LP and Aquilini Cool Treats LP REPORTS TO: Corporate Controller LOCATION: Vancouver, BC COMPANY PROFILE: Aquilini Group (“AG”) is a diversified family business founded in Vancouver, BC more than 50 years ago with roots in the real estate development and construction industry. Today the company owns and manages an international real estate portfolio that includes commercial and residential properties, hotels, golf courses, vineyards and blueberry and cranberry farms. In addition to its ongoing pursuits in real development and construction, AG has expanded its holdings to include assets in the sports & entertainment, renewable energy, aquaculture, tourist attractions, restaurants and food & beverage industries. PH Restaurants LP (dba) Pizza Hut restaurants (“PHR”), is one of the largest Pizza Hut franchisees in Canada, owning and operating 58 locations throughout BC. and Aquilini Cool Treats LP (dba) Dairy Queen/Orange Julius Treat Centers (“ACT”) in 9 Lower Mainland locations. SUMMARY: Residing within the Finance team of PHR and ACT, the Junior Accountant is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations for both PHR and ACT stores. The Junior accountant will work closely with the finance team as well as operational leadership teams to achieve company objectives. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (other duties may be assigned, as required) * Bank reconciliation of multiple bank accounts and credit cards * Prepares and processes accounts payable invoices, cheques, wire transfer, and EFT payments * Assist in the month end close process * Support the team to generate internal reports * Regular Balance sheet reconciliation * Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date, taking advantage of vendor terms, where appropriate * Corresponds with vendors and respond to inquiries * Sort and file all paid invoices and other documents, as required * Resolve invoice discrepancies * Assist with vendor and account reconciliations * Support the team in the budgeting process * Support the team in responding to audit and bank enquiries * Ensure SAGE 300 is updated regularly for accuracy of vendor contact and address information * Various ad hoc and special projects REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: * 1-2 years of accounting experience in a similar role * A diploma or degree in accounting * Completion or near completion of the CPA PEP program is considered an asset * Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) and SAGE 300 or other accounting software * Impeccable accuracy with numbers and high level of attention to detail * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Understanding of databases is considered an asset * Professional demeanor and presentation * Ability to work proactively both independently and in a team environment * Strong work ethic with ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment * Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet, professional manner

What you’ll do

The Junior Accountant manages daily accounting operations including bank reconciliations, accounts payable, and month-end closing processes. They also support the finance team with internal reporting, budgeting, and responding to audit inquiries.

Requirements

Candidates must have 1-2 years of accounting experience and a diploma or degree in accounting. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software like SAGE 300 is required, with CPA PEP progress considered an asset.

Listed skills

• Budgeting · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Month-End Close · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Bank reconciliation
• Accounts payable
• Month end close
• Balance sheet reconciliation
• Budgeting
• Sage 300
• Microsoft Office
• Excel
• Data entry
• Invoice processing
• Financial reporting
• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Accounting principles
• Invoicing
• Prioritization
• Strong Work Ethic
• Leadership
• Microsoft Excel
• Detail Oriented
• Microsoft Outlook
• Finance
• Franchising
• Professionalism
• Auditing
• Real Estate
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Reconciliation
• Month-End Closing
• Accounting
• Database Administration
• Internal Reporting
• Accounting Operations
• Accounting Software
• Account Reconciliation
• Bank Reconciliations
• Balance Sheet
• Professional in Human Resources
• Accounts Payable Processing
• Wire Transfer
• Electronic Funds Transfer
• Aquaculture
• Real Estate Development
• Sage 300 Construction And Real Estate

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Food & Beverage
• Accountant
• Accountant (General)
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors