Accounting Assistant
About the role
Accounting Assistant (Accounting Clerk, Accounting Specialist)
Montreal
Plaza Premium Group
*Please note, this is an on-site role in Montreal*
Plaza Premium Group is the global leader in airport lounges and hospitality! With over 25 years of experience, we are redefining travel by creating seamless, world-class airport experiences in over 350 locations worldwide. From award-winning lounges to premium airport services, we take pride in delivering exceptional comfort, convenience, and care to travelers. As a dynamic and fast-growing company, we offer exciting career opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and the chance to be part of a team that’s shaping the future of travel. If you're passionate about hospitality and thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment, we’d love to have you on board!
As an Accounting Assistant with PPG Canada, you will help manage elements of financial reporting, audits, tax compliance, and treasury operations. Your role will ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial statements, lead the audit process, handle tax filings, and oversee key accounting functions such as AR, AP, GL, and month-end close activities. You’ll also manage cash flow and liquidity, ensuring the company’s financial stability.
Responsibilities:
- Financial and Operational support: Reconcile and review daily financial packages prepared by operation team. Scan and organize all financial document.
- Cash Management: Handle all cash/cheque deposits and banking activities, ensuring accurate and timely record keeping.
- Accounting Oversight: Support daily accounting tasks including Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), and General Ledger (GL) to ensure timely and accurate transaction recording.
- Month-End Close: Assist with month-end entries and reconciliations to ensure financial data is complete and accurate.
- Financial Analysis: Conduct variance analysis and provide insights on financial performance to senior management.
- Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvements in accounting, reporting, and treasury processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
- Vendor and Partner Support (ad hoc): Manage billing uploads on partner portals and ensure timely communication and support.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of finance/accounting experience, preferably from the Aviation or Food & Beverage industries.
- CPA designation in progress or relevant finance certification.
- Strong analytical skills; proficiency in data analysis tools is a plus.
- Self-motivated, independent, proactive and able to deliver quality results under tight schedules.
- Good problem-solving, communication, leadership & negotiation skills.
- Fluency in English and French (spoken and written) is required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including advanced skills in Outlook, Word and Excel is a must.
About Plaza Premium Group
Together, We Make Travel Better.
As the global leader in airport hospitality, we have revolutionised the airport experience to meet travellers’ needs, before they have even arrived. Our multiple award-winning, integrated, 360° airport services are a guiding light for those seeking to simplify, empower their journey, and enrich their airport experience.
In Plaza Premium Group, you will work with colleagues from all parts of the world for a truly global experience. To be a part of the #PPGFamily, you do not need to be from this industry, but you do need to be passionate.
Our promise to you:
- We will respect and value your background and perspectives
- We will work together with integrity
- We will share our incredible pride for our job, company and industry
What we ask of you:
- Bring passion to all that you do
- Listen, move fast and think innovatively
- Speak up, have ideas and share them
- Believe in customer service, and treating every person with kindness
Who are we:
Plaza Premium Group is found where travellers’ paths cross. We were established in Hong Kong in 1998 by Founder and CEO, Song Hoi-see. He understood the value of an airport lounge and felt that the experience should not be limited to a closed-circuit group of travellers by introducing the world’s first independent airport lounge concept. Today, we operate the world’s largest network of international airport lounges and award-winning airport hospitality experiences and passenger service solutions. We have the power and experience to make every airport travel experience memorable for your brand and business.
From the joy of arrival to the wave of goodbye, we’ll light the way.
Accounting Assistant
About the role
Accounting Assistant (Accounting Clerk, Accounting Specialist)
Montreal
Plaza Premium Group
*Please note, this is an on-site role in Montreal*
Plaza Premium Group is the global leader in airport lounges and hospitality! With over 25 years of experience, we are redefining travel by creating seamless, world-class airport experiences in over 350 locations worldwide. From award-winning lounges to premium airport services, we take pride in delivering exceptional comfort, convenience, and care to travelers. As a dynamic and fast-growing company, we offer exciting career opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and the chance to be part of a team that’s shaping the future of travel. If you're passionate about hospitality and thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment, we’d love to have you on board!
As an Accounting Assistant with PPG Canada, you will help manage elements of financial reporting, audits, tax compliance, and treasury operations. Your role will ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial statements, lead the audit process, handle tax filings, and oversee key accounting functions such as AR, AP, GL, and month-end close activities. You’ll also manage cash flow and liquidity, ensuring the company’s financial stability.
Responsibilities:
- Financial and Operational support: Reconcile and review daily financial packages prepared by operation team. Scan and organize all financial document.
- Cash Management: Handle all cash/cheque deposits and banking activities, ensuring accurate and timely record keeping.
- Accounting Oversight: Support daily accounting tasks including Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), and General Ledger (GL) to ensure timely and accurate transaction recording.
- Month-End Close: Assist with month-end entries and reconciliations to ensure financial data is complete and accurate.
- Financial Analysis: Conduct variance analysis and provide insights on financial performance to senior management.
- Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvements in accounting, reporting, and treasury processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
- Vendor and Partner Support (ad hoc): Manage billing uploads on partner portals and ensure timely communication and support.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of finance/accounting experience, preferably from the Aviation or Food & Beverage industries.
- CPA designation in progress or relevant finance certification.
- Strong analytical skills; proficiency in data analysis tools is a plus.
- Self-motivated, independent, proactive and able to deliver quality results under tight schedules.
- Good problem-solving, communication, leadership & negotiation skills.
- Fluency in English and French (spoken and written) is required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including advanced skills in Outlook, Word and Excel is a must.
About Plaza Premium Group
Together, We Make Travel Better.
As the global leader in airport hospitality, we have revolutionised the airport experience to meet travellers’ needs, before they have even arrived. Our multiple award-winning, integrated, 360° airport services are a guiding light for those seeking to simplify, empower their journey, and enrich their airport experience.
In Plaza Premium Group, you will work with colleagues from all parts of the world for a truly global experience. To be a part of the #PPGFamily, you do not need to be from this industry, but you do need to be passionate.
Our promise to you:
- We will respect and value your background and perspectives
- We will work together with integrity
- We will share our incredible pride for our job, company and industry
What we ask of you:
- Bring passion to all that you do
- Listen, move fast and think innovatively
- Speak up, have ideas and share them
- Believe in customer service, and treating every person with kindness
Who are we:
Plaza Premium Group is found where travellers’ paths cross. We were established in Hong Kong in 1998 by Founder and CEO, Song Hoi-see. He understood the value of an airport lounge and felt that the experience should not be limited to a closed-circuit group of travellers by introducing the world’s first independent airport lounge concept. Today, we operate the world’s largest network of international airport lounges and award-winning airport hospitality experiences and passenger service solutions. We have the power and experience to make every airport travel experience memorable for your brand and business.
From the joy of arrival to the wave of goodbye, we’ll light the way.