Intermediate Accountant

At Fresh Tracks Canada, we craft tailor-made Canadian vacations for people from all over the world. Since 1996, our team of Canadian Insiders have helped our customers plan their vacations and enjoy life-changing travel experiences.

We believe in keeping our customers front and center in everything we do; in fact, focus on serving our customers is one of our core values.

Everyone acts and operates as an owner, treating this business as their own. We raise the bar constantly, embracing that nothing is perfect but continuous improvement is key.

Our team is made up of passionate, positive experts who drive healthy collaboration by winning or losing as one, and we bring out the best in each other as a family committed to grow.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Intermediate Accountant sits in the Accounting & Finance ("A&F") Team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the Financial Reporting function of the organization.

This is an exciting time to become a part of our team as we are growing the responsibilities of the A&F function within the organization.

The strong growth of the company is supporting a high-paced & rewarding environment. The A&F team continue to contribute to the key strategic decision-making that guides the company, and we are seeking someone with the ambition to become a key leader within Fresh Tracks Canada.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established standards
• Prepare and post journal entries to ensure timely and accurately recorded financial transactions
• Prepare and maintain General Ledger Account Reconciliations
• Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Functions, ensuring correct transaction recordings and following up on any outstanding balances
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial transactions
• Support the Senior Accountant in areas such as internal controls, process optimization, cost control and tax filings
• Assist in Preparing reports & analysis for the company's Leadership Team
• Provide technical accounting guidance and general ledger business support to our non-financial stakeholders across the business
• Assist in the implementation and optimization of accounting policies and procedures
• Update & maintain interactive and insightful dashboards and reporting using Power BI and other visualization tools
• Processing of staff expense claims
• Perform other special projects as needed

REQUIREMENTS

• Motivated and resilient individual that can drive change within the organization
• Vancouver based candidate willing to work from downtown office 3 times per week
• 3-5 years' experience in a full cycle reporting
• Professional accounting designation : Working towards CA, CGA, or CMA preferred but not essential
• Experience with Microsoft BI preferred but not essential
• Superior attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to handle conflicting deadlines and prioritize
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), with proven ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders
• Excellent relationship building skills for developing and keep effective working relationships
• Advanced level in Excel and Word, and intermediate level in PowerPoint and other MS office programs
• Ability to work collaboratively and across disciplines for a common goal
• Strong time management skills and ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities
• Proven ability to aggregate and analyze information and data for effective problem solving, and utilizes sound judgement
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Vancouverbased candidate willing to work from downtown office 3 times per week

REWARDS

You may be eligible to receive the following benefits, based on your contract type :

• 3 weeks vacation (4 weeks after your first year)
• Extended health benefits package
• Applauz Recognition
• Comprehensive employee assistance program
• Paid anniversary day off

Pawternity leave" days for your new furry family members

• Great working hours
• Friendly and fun team environment with company celebrations and social events
• Access to Canadian travel industry discounts
• Stylish office location in Vancouver, located close to public transit

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

We are an equal opportunity workplace. We strongly encourage applications from racialized individuals, under-represented communities, diverse backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

We don't judge based on race, religion, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or anything else that you might bring to the table.

We don't care about where you went to college, your degree, your age, or what names you might have on your resume. Instead, we're looking for motivated, compassionate people who can execute from the ground up.

We also know that everyone has a unique career journey and experience comes in many forms.

Officially Great Place to Work® CertifiedTM 2022 / 2023

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