Accountant I - Accounts Receivable
About the role
The Vancouver Convention Centre is looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Accountant I, Accounts Receivable to join our Finance team.
In this role, you’ll be the go-to person for day-to-day Accounts Receivable functions — from preparing invoices to processing payments — all while ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Reporting to the Manager, Client Financial Services, you’ll play a key role in supporting smooth financial operations and providing exceptional service to both internal teams and external clients. Your ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly will help keep our operations running seamlessly.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Analyzes customer invoices and statements ensuring accuracy, along with the ability to apply adjustments when required.
- Assists in the process improvement and workflow streamlining projects.
- Assists with month-end activities, including but not limited to creating and issuing Retail invoicing and Supplier chargeback invoicing.
- Coordinates with event and shared services teams on various event venue settlement items.
- Collects payment information in a timely manner from the Momentus System software to facilitate in completing event venue settlement and make collection calls and follow ups on payments while mitigating customer objections.
- Monitors bank accounts daily, and records payments made by wire transfer or cheque, and processes credits.
- Prepares monthly bank statement reconciliations.
- Assists in researching and resolving payment discrepancies, analyzes and adjusts customer invoices and statements.
- Reviews revenue charges in accordance with sales contracts, licensing agreements and ticketing settlement reports.
- Prepares client invoices and deposits for transactions/events (i.e., trade shows, special and community events, banquets, film shoots, meetings, etc.) with accuracy and within established time frames.
- Investigates and resolves customer queries in a timely manner and escalates complex customer queries.
- Maintains contact with clients, stakeholder teams, in-house suppliers and internal departments regarding overdue deposits, invoice payments, and follows up on payments.
- Works closely with other departments and suppliers to ensure proper accounting and internal controls are maintained on a company-wide basis.
- Maintains detailed records and documentation of AR and event accounting functions for audit purposes, in accordance with statutory requirements.
- Assists with managing accounts receivable aging and ad-hoc accounting duties and special projects as requested.
- Responds appropriately to internal and external inquiries via phone, email and Teams, while maintaining a professional manner.
- Provides backup support for the Accounts Payable and other finance teams as needed.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
- Bring at least one year of hands-on accounting experience , with exposure to Accounts Receivable or the convention/hospitality sector considered a strong asset.
- Diploma in Accounting (or equivalent), with further education or credentials welcomed.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Microsoft Access, Outlook).
- Experience with centralized financial software programs or ability to learn new systems quickly.
- Experience using Momentus or a similar software is an asset.
- Excellent data entry skills with the ability to manage a large volume of data with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to deal professionally with all levels of management.
- Proven track record of successfully conceptualizing, managing and completing business improvement projects.
- Ability to adhere to deadlines and handle multiple tasks and functions at a time.
- Excellent critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to make sound decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and proactively in a time-sensitive environment.
- Proven ability to work well under pressure.
- Driven by service excellence.
The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $60,000
- Offers will be in line with PavCo’s internal pay equity and qualified candidate’s experience and education.
- Salary discussion and overall compensation package will be presented during initial phone interviews.
About BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo)
BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo), owner and operator of BC Place Stadium and the Vancouver Convention Centre, PavCo is a Crown corporation of the Province of British Columbia, with a mandate to generate significant economic and community benefit for the people of British Columbia. Over the next five years, PavCo is forecast to generate more than $2 billion worth of economic impact within British Columbia.
PavCo is recognized as a global leader in venue development, marketing, and management. BC Place is the province’s flagship stadium, and is proudly referred to as “Canada’s Home Stadium” for international sporting events. The iconic Vancouver Convention Centre is the world’s first double LEED® Platinum certified convention facility and has twice been named “World’s Best Convention Centre”.
Across all business units, PavCo’s team of approximately 800 staff work with a diverse range of local and international partners, suppliers and clientele to host a year-round schedule of events. Together, we consistently deliver an outstanding level of commitment, skill and professionalism as we host exceptional experiences with a global audience.
For more information about PavCo and its facilities, please visit: PavCo: www.bcpavco.com BC Place: www.bcplace.com Vancouver Convention Centre: www.vancouverconventioncentre.com
Accountant I - Accounts Receivable
About the role
The Vancouver Convention Centre is looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Accountant I, Accounts Receivable to join our Finance team.
In this role, you’ll be the go-to person for day-to-day Accounts Receivable functions — from preparing invoices to processing payments — all while ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Reporting to the Manager, Client Financial Services, you’ll play a key role in supporting smooth financial operations and providing exceptional service to both internal teams and external clients. Your ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly will help keep our operations running seamlessly.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Analyzes customer invoices and statements ensuring accuracy, along with the ability to apply adjustments when required.
- Assists in the process improvement and workflow streamlining projects.
- Assists with month-end activities, including but not limited to creating and issuing Retail invoicing and Supplier chargeback invoicing.
- Coordinates with event and shared services teams on various event venue settlement items.
- Collects payment information in a timely manner from the Momentus System software to facilitate in completing event venue settlement and make collection calls and follow ups on payments while mitigating customer objections.
- Monitors bank accounts daily, and records payments made by wire transfer or cheque, and processes credits.
- Prepares monthly bank statement reconciliations.
- Assists in researching and resolving payment discrepancies, analyzes and adjusts customer invoices and statements.
- Reviews revenue charges in accordance with sales contracts, licensing agreements and ticketing settlement reports.
- Prepares client invoices and deposits for transactions/events (i.e., trade shows, special and community events, banquets, film shoots, meetings, etc.) with accuracy and within established time frames.
- Investigates and resolves customer queries in a timely manner and escalates complex customer queries.
- Maintains contact with clients, stakeholder teams, in-house suppliers and internal departments regarding overdue deposits, invoice payments, and follows up on payments.
- Works closely with other departments and suppliers to ensure proper accounting and internal controls are maintained on a company-wide basis.
- Maintains detailed records and documentation of AR and event accounting functions for audit purposes, in accordance with statutory requirements.
- Assists with managing accounts receivable aging and ad-hoc accounting duties and special projects as requested.
- Responds appropriately to internal and external inquiries via phone, email and Teams, while maintaining a professional manner.
- Provides backup support for the Accounts Payable and other finance teams as needed.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
- Bring at least one year of hands-on accounting experience , with exposure to Accounts Receivable or the convention/hospitality sector considered a strong asset.
- Diploma in Accounting (or equivalent), with further education or credentials welcomed.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Microsoft Access, Outlook).
- Experience with centralized financial software programs or ability to learn new systems quickly.
- Experience using Momentus or a similar software is an asset.
- Excellent data entry skills with the ability to manage a large volume of data with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to deal professionally with all levels of management.
- Proven track record of successfully conceptualizing, managing and completing business improvement projects.
- Ability to adhere to deadlines and handle multiple tasks and functions at a time.
- Excellent critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to make sound decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and proactively in a time-sensitive environment.
- Proven ability to work well under pressure.
- Driven by service excellence.
The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $60,000
- Offers will be in line with PavCo’s internal pay equity and qualified candidate’s experience and education.
- Salary discussion and overall compensation package will be presented during initial phone interviews.
About BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo)
BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo), owner and operator of BC Place Stadium and the Vancouver Convention Centre, PavCo is a Crown corporation of the Province of British Columbia, with a mandate to generate significant economic and community benefit for the people of British Columbia. Over the next five years, PavCo is forecast to generate more than $2 billion worth of economic impact within British Columbia.
PavCo is recognized as a global leader in venue development, marketing, and management. BC Place is the province’s flagship stadium, and is proudly referred to as “Canada’s Home Stadium” for international sporting events. The iconic Vancouver Convention Centre is the world’s first double LEED® Platinum certified convention facility and has twice been named “World’s Best Convention Centre”.
Across all business units, PavCo’s team of approximately 800 staff work with a diverse range of local and international partners, suppliers and clientele to host a year-round schedule of events. Together, we consistently deliver an outstanding level of commitment, skill and professionalism as we host exceptional experiences with a global audience.
For more information about PavCo and its facilities, please visit: PavCo: www.bcpavco.com BC Place: www.bcplace.com Vancouver Convention Centre: www.vancouverconventioncentre.com