Accountant
Top Benefits
About the role
Purpose The Accountant reports into Senior Director, Finance.
The Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day management of the departments’ financial reporting, treasury and taxation matters, including the preparation of financial statements and reports. Accuracy and integrity of the data is paramount and must be performed in a highly confidential manner.
Other primary duties include managing budgets, processing payments for approval, allocating funds as and where required and reporting on the effectiveness of these activities.
Performance of duties will be under the supervision of two former Big 4 Public Practice CPA, CA’s (1 audit and 1 tax)
Key Areas of Accountability Financial Information And Processes
- Responsible for maintaining the integrity of all aspects of general ledgers and prepare financial information in a timely manner. This will include A/P; payroll; intercompany; fair value investment adjustment, and other journal entries
- Ensure compliance and assisting in the formulation of internal controls and processes to comply with established best practices in all financial matters
- Coding or reviewing expense reports and journal entries
- Ensure compliance for payroll forms and remittances
- Understand and facilitate processes; propose and develop procedures to improve efficiency
- May individually perform, or as a team member, complex analyses and projects
- Various ad-hoc reports and stakeholder requests
Treasury Management
- Monitor and maintain reporting of cash balances among all entities
- Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts and perform ongoing variance analyses
- Coordinate certain payments through private bankers
- Ensure accounts payable are paid in a timely manner
Tax Compliance
- Preparation of T1, T2, T3, T4 and T5 returns
- Ensure compliance with payroll and WCB/WSIB remittances and payments
- Coordinate personal and corporate tax instalments
- Managing provincial information returns (vacancy and empty homes tax; speculation tax; property tax assessments etc.)
Other Accountabilities
- Support the department’s Senior Director, Finance and Senior Manager, Tax with various financial and taxation analyses and reporting
- Assist in project management by following up with team members with clear and timely communication to ensure accountability to deadlines and targets
- Seek operational and administrative efficiencies without compromising quality and confidentiality
- As a small office, there is an expectation to take on new and unanticipated tasks as the business requires.
Qualifications Education/Certifications/Knowledge
- Completion of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field
- Possessing a CPA designation would also be an asset
Experience
- Minimum 2+ years in a similar function; or 5+ years in a progressive accounting role
- Experience working for a public accounting firm or family office enterprise is considered an asset.
Skills
- Solid understanding of Canadian tax compliance for private enterprises and individuals. Experience with Trust returns would be an asset
- Understanding of data analysis and forecasting
- Strong communicator – written and verbal
- Effective problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Excel, Outlook, and Word), QuickBooks, CaseWare and TaxPrep
- Confidentiality and applying appropriate discretion is a requirement.
Attributes
- Strong sense of professionalism and demonstrates good judgement, especially pertaining to confidential matters
- Strong project management skills
- Must be able to follow and provide instructions and work collaboratively and independently
- Organized, possesses attention to detail, and accountable
- Proactive and adaptable.
Work Environment
- Hybrid role with minimum 3 days in office based in Vancouver.
Compensation
- The base salary offered for this role is $65,000 to $75,000 per annum and can vary based on job-related expertise, qualifications, experience and internal equity.
- Eligible for Armstrong Collective’s discretionary bonus program
Eligible Benefits Armstrong Collective supports our team members’ health and wellness by providing a comprehensive medical plan with 100% employer paid premiums, some of which includes:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- Short term disability, long term disability benefits
- Travel emergency assistance
- Vacation time and sick time
- Up to 5% RRSP and/or TSFA match
- Two complimentary annual train tickets after first year of employment
Armstrong Collective, Rocky Mountaineer and Canyon Spirit are an equal opportunity employer, driven by our values of creating meaningful moments, being one team, and achieving extraordinary outcomes. Our strong company culture supports our vision of a diverse, open, safe, and respectful workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. If you require any accommodation during the application process or throughout your employment, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met and to create a supportive environment.
Please ensure to opt-in for text messages when you apply in order to receive interview updates.
About Rocky Mountaineer
Our reason for working at Rocky Mountaineer is simple – to be the creators of life changing experiences, not just for our guests, but also for our employees. Join us at Rocky Mountaineer and build your career alongside an incredibly talented global team of passionate, energetic, diverse, and fun individuals who have helped to position us as the world-renowned leader in luxury train travel.
With rail routes operating in Western Canada and the American Southwest, Rocky Mountaineer’s team stretches the globe with employees in Canada (BC, AB, ON, QC), the USA, the UK, Australia and New Zealand.
Rocky Mountaineer has received numerous international awards and accolades. We have won thirteen World Travel Awards throughout our history; we were named Best Sustainable Train in 2021 in the Lonely Planet's Best in Travel awards; and are three-time winner of the Best Rail Company category at the Globe Travel Awards. We have been named one of Canada’s Top Small and Medium Employers three years in a row and three-time winner of BC’s Top Employer title. In 2023, we were recognized as a Platinum winner for Deloitte Canada's Best Managed Companies awards program - we have been recognized as a Best Managed Company since 2014 and achieved the award's Gold Standard five times.
Accountant
Top Benefits
About the role
Purpose The Accountant reports into Senior Director, Finance.
The Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day management of the departments’ financial reporting, treasury and taxation matters, including the preparation of financial statements and reports. Accuracy and integrity of the data is paramount and must be performed in a highly confidential manner.
Other primary duties include managing budgets, processing payments for approval, allocating funds as and where required and reporting on the effectiveness of these activities.
Performance of duties will be under the supervision of two former Big 4 Public Practice CPA, CA’s (1 audit and 1 tax)
Key Areas of Accountability Financial Information And Processes
- Responsible for maintaining the integrity of all aspects of general ledgers and prepare financial information in a timely manner. This will include A/P; payroll; intercompany; fair value investment adjustment, and other journal entries
- Ensure compliance and assisting in the formulation of internal controls and processes to comply with established best practices in all financial matters
- Coding or reviewing expense reports and journal entries
- Ensure compliance for payroll forms and remittances
- Understand and facilitate processes; propose and develop procedures to improve efficiency
- May individually perform, or as a team member, complex analyses and projects
- Various ad-hoc reports and stakeholder requests
Treasury Management
- Monitor and maintain reporting of cash balances among all entities
- Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts and perform ongoing variance analyses
- Coordinate certain payments through private bankers
- Ensure accounts payable are paid in a timely manner
Tax Compliance
- Preparation of T1, T2, T3, T4 and T5 returns
- Ensure compliance with payroll and WCB/WSIB remittances and payments
- Coordinate personal and corporate tax instalments
- Managing provincial information returns (vacancy and empty homes tax; speculation tax; property tax assessments etc.)
Other Accountabilities
- Support the department’s Senior Director, Finance and Senior Manager, Tax with various financial and taxation analyses and reporting
- Assist in project management by following up with team members with clear and timely communication to ensure accountability to deadlines and targets
- Seek operational and administrative efficiencies without compromising quality and confidentiality
- As a small office, there is an expectation to take on new and unanticipated tasks as the business requires.
Qualifications Education/Certifications/Knowledge
- Completion of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field
- Possessing a CPA designation would also be an asset
Experience
- Minimum 2+ years in a similar function; or 5+ years in a progressive accounting role
- Experience working for a public accounting firm or family office enterprise is considered an asset.
Skills
- Solid understanding of Canadian tax compliance for private enterprises and individuals. Experience with Trust returns would be an asset
- Understanding of data analysis and forecasting
- Strong communicator – written and verbal
- Effective problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Excel, Outlook, and Word), QuickBooks, CaseWare and TaxPrep
- Confidentiality and applying appropriate discretion is a requirement.
Attributes
- Strong sense of professionalism and demonstrates good judgement, especially pertaining to confidential matters
- Strong project management skills
- Must be able to follow and provide instructions and work collaboratively and independently
- Organized, possesses attention to detail, and accountable
- Proactive and adaptable.
Work Environment
- Hybrid role with minimum 3 days in office based in Vancouver.
Compensation
- The base salary offered for this role is $65,000 to $75,000 per annum and can vary based on job-related expertise, qualifications, experience and internal equity.
- Eligible for Armstrong Collective’s discretionary bonus program
Eligible Benefits Armstrong Collective supports our team members’ health and wellness by providing a comprehensive medical plan with 100% employer paid premiums, some of which includes:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- Short term disability, long term disability benefits
- Travel emergency assistance
- Vacation time and sick time
- Up to 5% RRSP and/or TSFA match
- Two complimentary annual train tickets after first year of employment
Armstrong Collective, Rocky Mountaineer and Canyon Spirit are an equal opportunity employer, driven by our values of creating meaningful moments, being one team, and achieving extraordinary outcomes. Our strong company culture supports our vision of a diverse, open, safe, and respectful workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. If you require any accommodation during the application process or throughout your employment, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met and to create a supportive environment.
Please ensure to opt-in for text messages when you apply in order to receive interview updates.
About Rocky Mountaineer
Our reason for working at Rocky Mountaineer is simple – to be the creators of life changing experiences, not just for our guests, but also for our employees. Join us at Rocky Mountaineer and build your career alongside an incredibly talented global team of passionate, energetic, diverse, and fun individuals who have helped to position us as the world-renowned leader in luxury train travel.
With rail routes operating in Western Canada and the American Southwest, Rocky Mountaineer’s team stretches the globe with employees in Canada (BC, AB, ON, QC), the USA, the UK, Australia and New Zealand.
Rocky Mountaineer has received numerous international awards and accolades. We have won thirteen World Travel Awards throughout our history; we were named Best Sustainable Train in 2021 in the Lonely Planet's Best in Travel awards; and are three-time winner of the Best Rail Company category at the Globe Travel Awards. We have been named one of Canada’s Top Small and Medium Employers three years in a row and three-time winner of BC’s Top Employer title. In 2023, we were recognized as a Platinum winner for Deloitte Canada's Best Managed Companies awards program - we have been recognized as a Best Managed Company since 2014 and achieved the award's Gold Standard five times.