Accountant

We're always looking for amazing people to join our team. Here at Bellstar, we “think like a guest, and act like an owner”, and look for team members who try to make every stay an unforgettable experience for guests.

The Accountant is responsible for full cycle accounting and ensuring timely, complete, and accurate financial reporting. The Accountant will also provide mentorship to Junior and Staff Accountants.

This job might be for you if:

You love working with numbers and excel spreadsheets. You have an excellent knowledge of accounting principles. You are detailed orientated, with an analytical and critical thinking style. You communicate clearly and speak well. If this sounds like you, we can’t wait for you to apply!

Responsibilities for this role include:

• Reconciling sub-ledgers to the general ledger account balance
• Preparing financial statements
• Performing account reconciliations, journal entries, and bank reconciliations
• Monthly calculation of revenue distributions to owners
• Assessing internal controls, including risk assessments and reviews of risk areas
• Assisting in the design and preparation of budgets and prepare for comparison and analysis purposes
• Preparing and filing government remittances
• Ensuring thorough understanding of management agreements in portfolio
• Assisting with year end duties
• Investigating and resolving audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance
• Maintaining accurate accounting records, including financial statements, balance sheets, and income statements
• Bi-weekly travel to Canmore is required and potential travel to other locations assigned in the portfolio
• Other relevant duties as assigned

The “must haves”:

• 5+ years of Accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting standards
• Proficient English verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational, time management, and detail orientated skills
• Ability to create, grow, and maintain relationships with internal departments and operational leaders.
• Physical ability to occasionally lift to 20 lbs.
• Ability to travel throughout North America when required, access to a reliable vehicle and possession of a valid, clean class 5 driver’s license or equivalent

The “nice to haves”

• Accounting designation (CPA)
• Previous accounting experience in the hospitality industry
• Exposure to US GAAP, IFRS and/or SOX

What you can expect from us:

• A positive, open working environment with a stable, inclusive, loyal team who love to have fun at work
• A growing company with opportunities for advancement and development
• A robust benefits package, for qualifying employees, that includes dental and medical coverage
• A hybrid working environment in a secure downtown office building in Calgary with free on-site gym access
• Annual, corporate wide, salary and wage reviews
• A GRSP for qualifying Associates
• Enrollment in the employee discounted room rates program

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Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Store discount
• Vision care
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Calgary, AB T3C 0M5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Calgary, AB T3C 0M5