Junior Accountant

Pala Interactive; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress

Company events

Dental care

Disability insurance

Extended health care

Life insurance

On-site childcare

On-site gym

Underground parking

Paid time off

RRSP match

Tuition reimbursement

Vision care

Job summary

Boyd Interactive in Toronto, ON is seeking an Intermediate Accountant to maintain financial records, close books, and support GAAP-compliant reporting. You will assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes, prepare statements, and analyze results to inform decisions.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in accounting, 0–2 years of experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with Dynamics 365 or Workday. CPA track and overtime during month-end are considered assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 0-2 years accounting experience, preferably in software/product environment.
• Proficient in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables).
• Working toward CPA exam.
• Strong GAAP and financial reporting knowledge.
• Experience in accounting software (Dynamics 365, Workday).
• Experience in i-Gaming is an asset.
• Must be able to work overtime during month end (first 5 days).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts with accuracy.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Perform bank, revenue, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Conduct balance sheet and P&L analysis to identify trends.
• Monitor accounting data to produce financial reports and forecasts.
• Participate in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Calculate and record depreciation and recurring entries.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting.
• Ensure revenue recognition complies with GAAP.
• Collaborate with auditors during audits.
• Support implementation and maintenance of accounting software.
• Continuously improve accounting processes and automation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Dynamics 365

Workday

Job description

BOYD INTERACTIVE

LOCATION 2235 Sheppard Ave. E., Suite 1500, Toronto, Ontario

WORK MODALITY Onsite

EMPLOYMENT TYPE Permanent, Full-Time

REPORTS INTO Controller

WEBSITE www.palainteractive.com

THE COMPANY

Boyd Interactive is a full-service, real-money and social gaming technology provider and operator which caters to both B2B and B2C markets. Pala offers a full spectrum of games across all distribution channels (web, download, tablet & smartphone). In Canada, they offer sports betting and casino games. In the US, they offer casino, bingo, and poker games.

Pala's strength is its relentless focus on high quality, high functioning, immersive software platforms, and with recent developments in legislation, the online gaming industry is poised for rapid growth.

THE POSITION

OVERVIEW

The Intermediate Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial statements, and assisting with reporting and analysis to support business decision-making. You will play a key role in the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensure compliance with GAAP, and help improve financial processes and systems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Perform account reconciliations, including bank, revenue, and intercompany accounts.
• Conduct balance sheet and profit & loss analysis to ensure accuracy and identify trends.
• Monitor and analyze accounting data to produce financial reports and forecasts.
• Participate in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Calculate and record depreciation and other recurring journal entries.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Ensure revenue recognition is properly recorded in accordance with GAAP.
• Collaborate with auditors during internal and external audit processes.
• Support implementation and maintenance of accounting software and tools.
• Continuously improve accounting processes and recommend automation opportunities.

THE CANDIDATE

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of accounting experience, preferably within a software product environment.
• Proficient in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)
• Working towards CPA exam in the future
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Proficient in accounting software (e.g. MS Dynamics 365, Workday)
• Experience in the i-Gaming is considered an asset.
• Must be able to work overtime during month end (1st 5 days of each month)

CORE COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

• Account Reconciliation
• Bank Reconciliation
• General Ledger Accounting
• Month-End, Quarter-End & Year-End Close
• Financial Accounting & Reporting
• Balance Sheet & P&L Analysis
• Revenue Recognition
• Calculate Depreciation
• GAAP Standards
• Spreadsheet Proficiency (Intermediate Excel)
• Familiarity with Accounting Software platforms

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and evolving industry environment.

JOB BENEFITS

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site childcare
• On-site gym
• Underground parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care