Senior Accountant

Position Title: Senior Accountant
Department: Finance
Reports to: Director of Finance
Term: 1 Year (Parental Leave coverage)

WHO WE ARE:

We create unforgettable moments that unite us all. We are more than the Vancouver Canucks. We are an organization striving to foster a high-performance culture, where our staff feels valued, inspired, engaged and challenged to deliver exceptional business results. We are overachievers who can make things happen by bringing enthusiasm and drive to the organization with a diversity of thought, and a passion for sport.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Senior Accountant is responsible for the preparation of monthly financial statements, monitoring of the annual budget, assisting with forecasting, cash management, event reporting and other duties as outlined below.

This is a one year contract, for a full-time in office position, covering for a maternity leave.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
(Other duties may be assigned as required)

• Bank reconciliations and postings
• Monthly journal entries: Record all revenues, expenses and accruals
• Manage monthly intercompany reconciliations for our 10+ entities and work with each entity's accountant to resolve any discrepancies
• Allocate all event costs to the appropriate departments and/or entities
• Oversee month end inventory counts and reconciliations in Yellow Dog
• Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and working papers
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements
• Prepare and distribute monthly departmental spend reports to department managers
• Prepare YTD actual vs budget reports on the department's revenues & expenses, monitor & analyze the data and raise awareness on any material variances to operations manager
• Prepare monthly tax filings for GST, PST
• Report sales information to league
• Work closely with accounts payable to assist with GL coding and payment inquiries
• Approve employee expense claims in SAP Concur, ensuring proper back-up, manager approvals, and GL coding are provided to finance. Post expense claim entries into our accounting system
• Event reporting for lacrosse and or F&B sales by department for all events for distribution to senior management
• Treasury management, including periodic cash flow analysis
• Assist in the preparation of the next fiscal year operating budget
• Assist with the annual year end audit preparation
• Provides ongoing financial support to assigned CSE departments

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years general accounting experience, with experience in preparing financial statements and account analysis
• CPA designation
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, MS Word, Outlook, D365 or other accounting systems
• Some experience with inventory accounting and working with Yellow Dog or an inventory system
• Strong work ethic, loyalty, and dedication is expected
• Must be highly organized and detail-oriented
• Speed and accuracy in data entry
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to effectively communicate financial results to various members of the Leadership Team
• Ability to work in a high pressure environment under strict time deadlines
• A team player with a strong customer service focus
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends as required

NICE TO HAVES

• SAP Concur
• Accounting experience in food & beverage industry
• Oracle Micros Symphony
• Yellow Dog Inventory Management System
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Jet Reporting
• Power BI or Power Query

Vancouver is one of the most diverse cities in the world, and Canucks Sports & Entertainment strives to create a workforce that is inclusive, equitable and represents our beautiful, unique community. We value unique perspectives, ideas, and creativity that support a diverse, inclusive, respectful, collaborative, and fun work environment. Canucks Sports & Entertainment is committed to building and supporting a diverse team.

This position will remain open until filled.