Junior Financial Accountant

Boston Pizza; Richmond; Hybrid; CAD 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Pizza is seeking a Junior Financial Accountant to join their finance team in Richmond, BC. This hybrid role involves full cycle accounting, preparing financial statements and management reports, and assisting in audit processes. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented with relevant educational qualifications and at least one year of accounting experience. Join a respected company recognized for its team culture and employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Amazing employee programs and benefits

Opportunities for internal promotions

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with ERP systems would be an asset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Full Cycle Accounting.
• Conduct variance analysis of financial statements.
• Assist with quarterly and annual audit reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Post-secondary diploma in Business, Accounting, or Finance

Job description

Looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? We’re currently recruiting for a Junior Financial Accountant to join our amazing team of talented employees. This is a hybrid role, our office is in Richmond, BC, so we’re ideally looking for a candidate in the Greater Vancouver area.

Boston Pizza International has been recognized as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies since 1994. Boston Pizza International Inc. is Canada’s No. 1 casual dining brand with more than 370 restaurants in Canada and more than $1 billion in annual sales. We hope you’ll consider joining us!

What you do:

As a member of the Finance team, you will report to the Senior Manager, Financial Reporting. The Junior Financial Accountant is a key contributor in the preparation and analysis of Boston Pizza International Inc.’s (“BPI”) monthly financial and departmental statements, key account reconciliations, management reports, and the preparation of quarterly and annual audit and tax working papers. In this role, you will be expected to:

• Prepare and review Full Cycle Accounting for BPI:
  • Prepare journal entries and monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts.
  • Prepare and perform variance analysis of financial statements and management reports.
  • Review accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions and provide back up and support as needed, including some administrative tasks
• Prepare quarterly and annual audit working papers for BPI
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly and annual filings including BPI Financial Statements (non-consolidated)
• Prepare and process treasury tasks, including:
  • Weekly cash management
  • Monthly Bank Reconciliations
  • Bank deposits as required
• Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual filings, including:
  • GST/HST/QST returns
  • Statistics Canada surveys

Who you are:

• You have a post-secondary diploma in Business, Accounting, or Finance.
• You have a minimum of 1 year of progressive accounting experience. Experience using Sage or other Enterprise Resource Planning (“ERP”) systems would be an asset.
• You may be working towards a CPA designation.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• You have strong attention to detail, communication (verbal and written), organizational, decision making, and interpersonal skills.
• You are able to multi-task, work independently and in a team environment, thrive in a fast paced and deadline-drive environment, and maintain confidentiality.

Why you want to work with us:

• We’re a strong Canadian brand with a hospitality focus, embracing a work-hard, play hard philosophy;
• We’re an organization with a strong emphasis on team culture;
• Our entrepreneurial roots support a culture of collaboration;
• We offer a flexible working environment that embraces both in-person and remote work;
• We have amazing employee programs and benefits;
• We’re always looking to promote internal talent;
• We have a tight-knit team to support you every step of the way;
• We’re a Great Place to Work and have been recognized on the 2024 Best Workplaces lists for Giving Back, Retail & Hospitality, Most Trusted Executive Teams, Women, British Columbia, and Mental Wellness;
• Through the Boston Pizza Foundation, we’re focused on giving back to the communities we live, work and play in.

What’s next:

• If you know someone who might be interested, share this posting with them;
• If you’re interested, send us your resume;
• If we’re interested, we’ll reach out to you to schedule a phone screen;
• If you continue to be a prime candidate, we’ll schedule interviews;
• If you’re our leading candidate, we’ll conduct reference and background checks and provided they’re as good as we expect, we’ll extend you an offer.

The annual base salary for this role is $51,000 - $58,000.

At Boston Pizza International, we are committed to a culture that welcomes, encourages, and celebrates the diversity of our team members. Our commitment extends to providing equal opportunities and accommodations throughout our recruitment process. If you require accommodations in our recruitment process, we encourage you to inform the recruiter and/or hiring manager.

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