Accounting Assistant

Ridge North America Capital and Development Ltd.; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic tourism development company in Kelowna is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support the finance team with various accounting tasks. The ideal candidate will have experience in accounting or bookkeeping and a strong attention to detail. This role offers a competitive salary, opportunities for professional growth, and a collaborative team environment in a vibrant industry.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage or salary

Employee benefit program

Opportunities for growth and professional development

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, ideally in tourism/hospitality.
• Strong grasp of bookkeeping principles needed.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial information.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and prepare payments.
• Support payroll processing by entering data and preparing reports.
• Perform account reconciliations to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Familiarity with accounting software

Teamwork

Desire to learn

Education

Diploma or coursework in Accounting

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

About Ridge

Ridge North America is a tourism development company headquartered in Kelowna, British Columbia that specializes in a Play, Stay, Live development philosophy. A dynamic and innovative company dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences for our guests and team members, Ridge is building a diverse $1B pipeline of adventure tourism, hospitality, and multi-family projects across growing markets in Western Canada.

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounting Assistant to support our finance team with day-to-day accounting tasks across payroll, accounts payable, reconciliations, and general bookkeeping tasks. This role is ideal for someone with a strong grasp of bookkeeping principles, excellent organizational skills, and a desire to grow within the accounting field.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with processing accounts payable, including coding invoices and preparing payments communicating internally and externally with vendors.
• Support payroll processing by entering data, preparing reports, and maintaining accurate records.
• Perform account reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial data.
• Provide general bookkeeping support and assist with month-end tasks.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date accounting files.
• Help prepare for audits and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with team members to support smooth financial operations.
• Flexibility to assist with other duties as required.

Qualifications & Skills

• Diploma or coursework in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience (tourism / hospitality industry experience is an asset).
• Familiarity with accounting software (Sage, QuickBooks, or similar) and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle sensitive financial information confidentially.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly wage or salary based on experience.
• Employee benefit program.
• Opportunities for growth and professional development.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• The chance to work in a fun, dynamic industry where no two days are the same.