Accounting Assistant

Canada West Ski Areas Association; Nelson; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Canada West Ski Areas Association seeks an Accounting Assistant to support the finance team during the November–April season. The role handles AP/AR data entry, invoice processing, and daily revenue posting with journal entries. Strong attention to detail and confidentiality are essential.

The position is at Whitewater Downtown Office, reports to Finance Controller, and offers $21.00 per hour (DOE) plus perks. Seasonal, full-time with potential for part-time before season starts.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of debits, credits, and journal entries.

Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, and enter data related to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Assist with invoice processing, payment tracking, and customer/vendor account reconciliation.
• Support the recording of daily revenue through preparation and posting of journal entries.
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding receivables and assist with AP/AR inquiries.
• Collaborate with the finance team to ensure timely and accurate processing of transactions.
• Effective communication with vendors and clients, as well as partners and staff.
• Work to achieve department KPIs to support organizational goals.
• Embrace and follow Whitewater's mission and values.

Skills

Basic accounting principles

Full-cycle accounting

Microsoft Office

QuickBooks Desktop

Education

Accounting/bookkeeping experience

Tools

QuickBooks Desktop

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

CLOSING DATE: SEPTEMBER 20, 2026

Job Title: Accounting Assistant
Location: Whitewater Downtown Office
Department: Finance & Administration
Reports to: Finance Controller
Employment Status/Type: Seasonal, Full-Time (November - April) potential for part-time prior to season opening
Compensation: $21.00 (DOE) - alongside further perks

JOB SYNOPSIS:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounting Assistant to support our finance team. The ideal candidate will assist with the collection, organization, and data entry of Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) transactions. In addition, this role will provide support in the preparation of daily revenue recording through journal entries. A strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and basic accounting knowledge are required.

Key areas of responsibility include communication with vendors, partners and staff, a high level of confidentiality, reconciliations of credit cards, petty cash, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collect, organize, and enter data related to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Assist with invoice processing, payment tracking, and customer/vendor account reconciliation.
• Support the recording of daily revenue through preparation and posting of journal entries.
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding receivables and assist with AP/AR inquiries.
• Collaborate with the finance team to ensure timely and accurate processing of transactions.
• Effective communication with our vendors and clients, as well as partners and staff.
• Work to achieve department Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assist in achieving organizational goals.
• Embrace, promote and follow Whitewater's mission statement and values.
• Perform other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION:

• Basic knowledge of accounting principles (debits, credits, journal entries, etc.).
• Previous accounting/bookkeeping experience, full-cycle accounting, considered an asset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office computer programs (Outlook, Excel and Word).
• Knowledge in accounting software such as QuickBooks desktop is considered an asset.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Highly organized and self-motivated individual.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including oral and written communication.
• Hardworking and trustworthy.
• Ability to prioritize workload and the flexibility to manage multiple tasks.
• Problem solver with high attention to detail.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Office based