Accountant

dnata; Richmond; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation services company is seeking an accountant responsible for managing day-to-day financial operations including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting and a minimum of 2 years' relevant experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong knowledge of reconciliation processes are essential. Experience in the airline catering industry is a plus. This role involves preparing financial statements and ensuring compliance with laws in Richmond, Canada.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of AP, AR, and reconciliation processes.
• Experience in the airline catering industry will be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial operations including AP and AR.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and assist with audits.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Reconciliation

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The accountant is responsible for managing day‑to‑day financial operations, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, reconciliations, and daily sales reporting. This role supports the Finance Controller with various accounting functions to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely financial reporting.

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable (AP) Management

• Process vendor invoices ensuring accuracy, proper documentation, and appropriate approval.
• Prepare and execute timely vendor payments (cheques, EFT, wire transfers).
• Maintain AP aging schedules and follow up on outstanding items.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.

Accounts Receivable (AR) Management

• Issue customer invoices and ensure timely and accurate billing.
• Monitor customer payments and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Maintain AR aging reports and coordinate with internal teams on collection efforts.
• Apply payments to customer accounts and reconcile differences.

Reconciliations

• Maintain the general ledger, reconcile bank accounts, and resolve discrepancies.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including AP, AR, inventory, and accruals.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies or irregularities.
• Ensure proper documentation and audit trails for all reconciliations.

Daily Sales Reporting

• Compile and verify daily sales data from internal systems.
• Prepare daily sales reports for management review.
• Monitor variances and highlight inconsistencies or unusual trends.
• Coordinate with operations and sales teams to resolve reporting issues.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (income statements, balance sheets) in accordance with GAAP or IFRS.

Compliance & Tax

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax laws and assist with audit preparations.

Analysis & Budgeting

• Analyze financial performance to identify cost-saving opportunities and support budget forecasting.

Support to Finance Controller

• Assist with month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes.
• Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis tasks.
• Assist with audits by providing required documentation and explanations.
• Perform other ad‑hoc accounting and finance duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of AP, AR, and reconciliation processes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office or related software.
• Experience of working in the airline catering industry will be an asset.