Staff Accountant

Highgate; Regina; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Daily crew lunches

Health benefits

Staff events

Job summary

Highgate in Regina, Canada is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our hotel accounting team. You will manage accounts receivable/invoicing, accounts payable, reconciliations, bank deposits, payroll and cash management, supporting month-end close and journal entries.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting with 5–10 years of experience, including Canadian payroll, strong Excel skills, proficiency in Sage 300, and the ability to communicate clearly with internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 5–10 years of relevant experience including Canadian payroll.
• Proficient with Excel and Microsoft Office; strong accounting principles and calculations.
• Experience with Sage 300 or other accounting software; Opera is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Full-time availability, 40 hours/week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Receivable, invoicing, posting payments and collections.
• Accounts Payable, credit card statements.
• Reconciliations across multiple accounts.
• Bank deposits and other duties as assigned.
• Payroll and benefits administration.
• Cash management, daily sales journal entries.
• Assist Controller with month-end processes and journal entries.

Skills

Excel

Cash handling

Accounting principles

Financial calculations

Discrepancy identification

Organized

Analytical

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Sage 300

Opera

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $45,000 CAD to $65,000 CAD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

In the world of hotel accounting, a team emerged as the "Guardians of the Financial Galaxy." Their mission? To safeguard The Atlas° Hotel's treasures from "Financial Chaos." These brave Accountants battled budget discrepancies and invoice errors, ensuring every coin was accounted for and every financial statement gleamed.

Now, the Guardians of the Financial Galaxy seek to expand their ranks by inviting a new hero to join their noble mission - a Staff Accountant, who will report directly to the Guardian Leader, our Controller.

Your primary responsibilities include:

• Accounts Receivable, invoicing, posting payments & collections
• Accounts Payable, credit card statement
• Reconciliations, various accounts
• Bank Deposits, other duties as assigned
• Payroll& Benefits admin
• Cash Management (VLT's, ATM's, Cashouts and Floats, tips), daily sales journal entries
• Assist our Controller when required, including support of month-end processes & journal entries

Qualifications:

Required: A minimum four-year university Bachelor's degree in Accounting, along with 5-10 years of relevant work experience, including Canadian payroll experience.

Required: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Strong cash-handling skills, a solid understanding of accounting principles, financial calculations, and discrepancy identification. Must be organized, analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently, managing competing priorities, and meeting deadlines under pressure.

Required: Experience with Sage 300 and/or other accounting software.

Familiarity with Opera is considered an asset.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with customers, vendors, and internal teams.

Availability: This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for those who aspire to enhance their skills in a new and exciting chapter.

About Us:

As an independent, locally owned establishment, we invest in our hotel, foster an exceptional Crew, and strive for unparalleled guest experiences. Our Core Values- Above & Beyond, Fastidiousness, Got This, Unconventional, and Neighbourly- steer us toward service excellence. Our offerings include free parking, daily Crew lunches, health benefits, engaging staff events, and other fantastic perks.