Accounts Receivable Specialist – Event Financials

BC Pavco; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Government pension plan

Career growth

Interesting projects

Supportive team

Job summary

Vancouver Convention Centre is seeking an experienced Accountant II, Accounts Receivable to join our Finance team. You will own AR and event accounting tasks, from invoicing to collections, and support month-end close while upholding internal controls.

You will collaborate with event and shared services teams, review settlements, and provide timely service to clients and internal teams. Suitable candidates have 3+ years in AR/accounting and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressive accounting experience including event accounting.
• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Advanced Excel skills with large data sets and financial schedules.
• Experience with centralized financial systems and new applications.
• Experience using Momentus or similar venue-management software.
• Ability to analyze activity, perform reconciliations, and propose corrections.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills for high-volume transactions.
• Clear written and verbal communication with clients, suppliers, and management.
• Experience with process improvements and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Review customer invoices and statements for accuracy and adjust as needed.
• Process month-end tasks including issuing invoices and reconciling accounts.
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies and unapplied payments.
• Coordinate with event teams to resolve venue settlements and collections.
• Monitor bank accounts and apply receipts to customer accounts promptly.
• Prepare client invoices and deposits for events such as trade shows and banquets.
• Maintain detailed AR records for audit purposes and internal controls.
• Provide backup to Accounts Payable and assist with special projects.

Skills

Event accounting

Accounts Receivable

Billing and collections

Reconciliations

Microsoft Excel

Momentus system

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Month-end close

Audit support

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Momentus

Excel

Job description

Vancouver Convention Centre is seeking an experienced Accountant II, Accounts Receivable to join our Finance team. You will own AR and event accounting tasks, from invoicing to collections, and support month-end close while upholding internal controls.

You will collaborate with event and shared services teams, review settlements, and provide timely service to clients and internal teams. Suitable candidates have 3+ years in AR/accounting and strong Excel skills.