Junior Accountant

Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG); Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports and entertainment organization in Ottawa is seeking a Junior Accountant to manage financial services within the Finance Department. This role offers a competitive salary range of $45,000 to $48,800, flexibility for hybrid work, and benefits. Candidates should have a degree in Accounting and 0-2 years of relevant experience. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Benefits

100% employer-paid benefits

Unique entertainment and fitness perks

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of accounting experience with a focus on bank reconciliations.
• Working towards CPA designation considered an asset.
• Bilingualism in English and French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Record daily bank transactions.
• Complete all bank reconciliations for multiple entities.
• Manage Accounts Payable and Accounting inboxes.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Strong communication skills

Highly organized with outstanding administrative and time management skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree or college diploma in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Great-Plains

Job description

Reporting to the Controller, the Junior Accountant will focus on providing financial and administrative services within the Finance Department. This includes processing and monitoring a high volume of transactions within a fast-paced environment.

This full-time, permanent role has an annual salary range of $45,000 to $48,800, with 100% employer-paid benefits. The final compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate's experience and qualifications. This is a replacement position and offers flexibility to work in a hybrid work arrangement.

What You’ll Do

• Record daily bank transactions.
• Complete all bank reconciliations for multiple entities.
• Update daily cash reports and send to management.
• Work closely with the Box Office to investigate ticket sales discrepancies or returned payments.
• Manage the Accounts Payable and Accounting inboxes by responding to inquiries, uploading invoices and examining customer statements.
• Complete various tasks at month end within strict deadlines.
• Verify that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures.
• Provide timely responses to internal and external requests for information.
• Cultivate positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with year end external audits.
• Perform other duties as required.
  
  

What’s Needed

• A degree or college diploma in Accounting or other related field.
• 0-2 years of accounting experience with experience in bank reconciliations considered an asset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience working with Microsoft Great-Plains is considered an asset.
• Strong ability to work within a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Highly organized with outstanding administrative and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Working towards CPA designation considered an asset.
• Bilingualism in English and French is an asset.
  
  

Why OSEG?

OSEG operates the largest professional multi-sport business in Ottawa, operating the Ottawa REDBLACKS, and Ottawa 67’s, while hosting basketball, soccer, live events, concerts, festivals and year-round community activities.

Our employees are empowered to make sure our customers and fans keep coming back – it is our secret sauce that sets our events and our venue apart. To do that OSEG fosters a culture that values respect, teamwork, hustle and humour. We offer a competitive total rewards package, unique entertainment and fitness perks, an unbeatable location on the canal in the heart of the Glebe and a backstage pass to one of Ottawa’s busiest sports and entertainment hubs.

TD Place is an advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion and invites and encourages all candidates to apply for this role, including women, Indigenous peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities. Additionally, we are happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.

Please note this role will require interacting with the public, including in crowded spaces. TD Place, as one of Canada's Safest Employers, is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all employees and guests. We encourage that you receive a full dose of the COVID-19 vaccination.

We acknowledge the time and effort that is required to apply and thank all applicants for their interest. Depending on volume, we may only be able to respond to those who demonstrate within their application that they meet the requirements of the role.

Interested? Please visit: https://www.tdplace.ca/careers/