Accountant II, AR

The Vancouver Convention Centre is hiring an experienced and detail-oriented Accountant II, Accounts Receivable to join our Finance team.

In this role, you will take ownership of key Accounts Receivable and event accounting activities, from preparing and reviewing invoices to applying payments, reconciling accounts, supporting month-end close, and resolving complex account discrepancies. Reporting to the Manager, Client Financial Services, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, strengthening internal controls, and providing timely service to internal teams and external clients.

Your accounting experience, analytical ability, and sound judgment will enable you to work independently, identify issues, recommend solutions, and contribute to continuous improvement across Accounts Receivable processes.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Review and analyze customer invoices, account statements, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established accounting requirements, and independently process adjustments where appropriate.
• Identify and recommend process improvements and participate in workflow streamlining initiatives across Accounts Receivable and related finance functions.
• Perform assigned month-end activities, including preparing and issuing retail invoices and supplier chargeback invoices, reconciling related accounts, and investigating outstanding items.
• Coordinate with event and shared services teams to review and resolve event venue settlement items.
• Obtain payment information from the Momentus system to facilitate timely completion of event venue settlements and manage collection follow-ups on outstanding accounts while addressing and resolving customer objections.
• Monitor bank accounts daily, record payments received by wire transfer or cheque, process credits, and ensure receipts are accurately and promptly applied to customer accounts.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and investigate and resolve reconciling items within established timelines.
• Research, analyze, and resolve payment discrepancies, including unapplied payments, short payments, duplicate payments, credits, and customer account adjustments.
• Review revenue charges against sales contracts, licensing agreements, and ticketing settlement reports, and follow up on identified discrepancies before invoicing or settlement completion.
• Prepare client invoices and deposits for transactions and events, including trade shows, special and community events, banquets, film shoots, and meetings, with accuracy and within established timelines.
• Investigate and resolve customer inquiries in a timely manner, using sound judgment to resolve more complex matters and escalating issues where appropriate.
• Maintain contact with clients, stakeholder teams, in-house suppliers, and internal departments regarding overdue deposits and invoice payments, and actively manage assigned collection accounts.
• Work closely with departments and suppliers to ensure appropriate accounting treatment and internal controls are maintained across the organization.
• Maintain detailed records and supporting documentation for Accounts Receivable and event accounting activities for audit purposes and in accordance with statutory and organizational requirements.
• Monitor and analyze Accounts Receivable aging, follow up on overdue balances, identify collection risks, and provide status updates or recommendations on material outstanding accounts.
• Support month-end and year-end close requirements, including account reconciliations, aging reviews, accrual support, audit requests, and other financial analysis as assigned.
• Respond appropriately to internal and external inquiries by phone, email, and Teams while maintaining a professional and service-oriented approach.
• Provide backup support to Accounts Payable and other Finance functions as required.
• Perform ad hoc accounting analysis and participate in special projects as assigned.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

• A minimum of three years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in Accounts Receivable, billing, collections, reconciliations, or event accounting. Experience in events/hospitality sphere is considered an asset.
• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, including experience working with large data sets, reconciliations, and financial schedules.
• Experience with centralized financial systems and the demonstrated ability to learn and effectively use new applications.
• Experience using Momentus or similar venue-management, event-management, or billing software is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze account activity, perform reconciliations, identify discrepancies, and independently determine appropriate corrective action.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines and manage a high volume of transactions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial matters clearly and deal professionally with clients, suppliers, colleagues, and management.
• Experience contributing to or leading business-process improvement initiatives.
• Excellent critical-thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment and escalate significant issues appropriately.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take ownership of assigned responsibilities, and operate effectively in a time-sensitive environment.
• Proven ability to work accurately under pressure while maintaining a strong commitment to service excellence.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles, Accounts Receivable controls, revenue recognition considerations, and audit-support requirements.
• Driven by service excellence.

The salary for this position is $65,000

• Offers will be in line with PavCo’s internal pay equity and qualified candidate’s experience and education.
• Salary discussion and overall compensation package will be presented during initial phone interviews.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Excellent benefits and a strong government pension plan

• Interesting projects

• Supportive team

• Career growth

We Appreciate Your Interest in PavCo and This Position

At PavCo, we are committed to building high-performance teams. Our selection process is thorough, and all candidate applications are reviewed. Should your qualifications and experience meet the requirements of this role, a member of our recruitment team will contact you. 

Only candidates eligible to work full time in Canada will be considered.

HOW TO APPLY: 

If you’re excited to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your resume and cover letter.