Junior Accountant

Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Limited; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exciting, supportive and fun work env.

Family and friends discounts on travel

Development and training opportunities

Job summary

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited is seeking a junior Accounting Assistant to support the Accounting Team with processing, reconciling, and reporting to ensure accurate casino revenues and timely payments. This full-time role emphasizes accurate data handling and teamwork.

The position involves preparing reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting documentation, with opportunities for training and CPA progression within a dynamic gaming environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in accounting or related field.
• Post-secondary diploma/degree in Accounting, Finance or Business preferred.
• Familiarity with accounting software and MS Excel.
• CPA program enrollment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepares bank reconciliations and journal entries as needed.
• Processes and reconciles accounts and related documents.
• Prepares cost reports or statements for projects.
• Prepares accounting documentation for divisions within deadlines.
• Validates invoices with proper supporting documents.
• Produces report reconciliations and daily cash analyses.
• Handles month-end journal entries and balance schedules.
• Provides ad-hoc accounting support and maintains organized files.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Great Plains

CPA candidate

MS Excel

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary diploma/degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Great Plains

Micros

Job description

• Exciting, supportive and fun work environment
• Family and friends discounts on travel, tech, food, beverage, and fitness
• Development and training opportunities

Description

Position at Starlight Casino

Job Type: Full-Time (Contract)

Salary Range: $47,050-$52,000/annum

We Provide

• Exciting, supportive and fun work environment
• Family and friends discounts on travel, tech, food, beverage, and fitness
• Development and training opportunities

The Position

This junior role provides assistance to the Accounting Team by processing, reconciling, generating reports, and providing other related support to ensure that casino revenues are processed and payments are made in an accurate and timely manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares bank reconciliations, bank journal entries, credit cards transactions, bank deposits and related documents as necessary.
• Processes and reconciles internal and external accounts and prepares related documents.
• Prepares cost reports or statements for current projects.
• Prepares accounting related documentation for any of the divisions or departments within a specified time frame.
• Corroborates and validates invoices and statements with proper documentation.
• Prepares report reconciliations and validates the daily information to ensure accuracy.
• Prepares HST, NRT tax returns requirements for payment in appropriate time frames and follows standard procedures.
• Processes month end journal entries.
• Prepares schedules and requested balance reports including daily Food & Beverage cash analysis.
• Assists with ad-hoc accounting related functions and requirements.
• Ensures accounting files are organized and updated.
• Provides support for accounts payable processing by coding and entering invoices.
• Responds to standard inquiries and refers more complex inquiries to appropriate parties.
• Coordinates and distributes scheduled and requested statistic reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• 1 year of experience in a similar role within an accounting department and/or equivalent combination of related education and experience
• Post-secondary diploma/degree in Accounting, Finance or Business preferred
• Good knowledge of accounting software, experience with Great Plains is an asset
• Current enrolment in CPA program is preferred
• Working knowledge of Micros is an asset
• General knowledge of accounting and finance theories, practices, legislation and related resources
Detail oriented, resourceful, and efficient
• Strong computer skills including spreadsheets, data based software, email and web browsers
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Solid customer service skills including the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse customer group
• Ability to aid in defining and solving problems; able to collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions
• Ability to plan, organize, and effectively manage multiple priorities and demands
• Ability to perform efficiently in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment
• Strong ability to exercise tact and discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential information

Who We Are

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited (“Gateway”) is one of the largest and most diversified gaming and entertainment companies in Canada with 31 gaming properties in British Columbia, Ontario and Alberta. Across its entire portfolio, Gateway currently employs approximately 7,200 people and features approximately 391 table games (including 31 poker tables), 14,288 slots, 81 food and beverage outlets and 564 hotel rooms. Gateway has been in the business of gaming and entertainment in Canada for more than thirty years and continues to evolve and expand its renowned offerings, including developing casino and restaurant brands. The Gateway to Your Future starts with us. Gateway celebrates and empowers our team members, who make it all possible. A career at Gateway means working with great people, being recognized for your unique contribution and career advancement opportunities across our 31 locations. Our employees thrive with ongoing training and leadership programs while working in a dynamic and fun environment. See for yourself what it’s like to be on a team that values your vision, skill and energy. This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Gateway does not utilize any form of artificial intelligence (AI) in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants.