Finance - Jr. Accountant, Corporate

at  Northland Properties

Proud to be 100% Canadian-owned, Northland Properties’ are recognized as one of the most trusted names in hotels, restaurants, resorts, sports, construction, and asset management. Our well-known and loved brands have been bringing people together to celebrate unforgettable experiences across Canada, the US, Ireland, and the UK for over 50 years. As Canada’s fastest-growing hospitality group, we believe the foundation of our continued success is our people and their ability to take great care of our guests.
Junior Accountant – Corporate
This is an exciting opportunity to join Northland Properties, Canada’s largest and fastest growing privately owned hospitality group. Founded in 1963, Northland operates in five countries with over 60 hotels, 150 restaurants, three resorts, three hockey teams and other brands and lines of business. With more than 10,000 Team Members, we are well known for the quality of our services as well as our ability to bring people together and create exceptional guest experiences.

DESCRIPTION:

We are looking for a Junior Accountant who thrives in a fast-paced environment to join our Accounting Team, working with the Corporate Team.
This position will report to the Assistant Controller, Corporate.

Responsibilities

• Lead full cycle accounting responsibilities ensuring accurate and timely results are provided to the business
• Prepare periodic financial update and various other reports
• Liaise with operations management on accounting issues
• Responsible for complex balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintain effective internal controls, identify risks and propose recommendations for required control changes as necessary
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements, prioritizing automation where possible.
• Build great working relationships with the business to promote synergies
• Support the annual external financial statement audits and tax filing requirements
• Responsible for property taxes management and insurance for all brands
• Responsible for CAPEX accounting across multiple projects and initiatives
• Responsible for intercompany transactions between multiple legal entities
• Perform other accounting duties as required

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
• CPA designation is not mandatory but is considered an asset
• Experience in a full-cycle accounting role with a strong working knowledge of GAAP
• Strong financial analysis skills and independent problem-solving
• Exceptional time management and multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and work within established deadlines and time constraints
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to have fun and be a great team player
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel and ERP systems (Microsoft D365 Finance & Operations experience would be considered an asset)

Salary Range: $55,000-$60,000 per year, dependent on education and experience.

*ABSOLUTELY NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE*

At Northland Properties, we are committed to building a network of talented professionals who can help to provide exceptional hospitality experiences. As an equal opportunity employer, we are constantly seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join us in various fields, including Construction, Finance, IT, HR, Marketing, and Support Center. To join our dedicated team and be a part of our thriving hospitality community, explore the exciting career opportunities available at https://northland.ca/careers/.
At Northland Properties, we are committed to building a network of talented professionals who can help to provide exceptional hospitality experiences. As an equal opportunity employer, we are constantly seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join us in various fields, including Construction, Finance, IT, HR, Marketing, and Support Center. To join our dedicated team and be a part of our thriving hospitality community, explore the exciting career opportunities available at https://northland.ca/careers/

Responsibilities

• Lead full cycle accounting responsibilities ensuring accurate and timely results are provided to the business
• Prepare periodic financial update and various other reports
• Liaise with operations management on accounting issues
• Responsible for complex balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintain effective internal controls, identify risks and propose recommendations for required control changes as necessary
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements, prioritizing automation where possible.
• Build great working relationships with the business to promote synergies
• Support the annual external financial statement audits and tax filing requirements
• Responsible for property taxes management and insurance for all brands
• Responsible for CAPEX accounting across multiple projects and initiatives
• Responsible for intercompany transactions between multiple legal entities
• Perform other accounting duties as require

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
• CPA designation is not mandatory but is considered an asset
• Experience in a full-cycle accounting role with a strong working knowledge of GAAP
• Strong financial analysis skills and independent problem-solving
• Exceptional time management and multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and work within established deadlines and time constraints
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to have fun and be a great team player
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel and ERP systems (Microsoft D365 Finance & Operations experience would be considered an asset