Intermediate Accountant - HO (Term)

Who we are

Vantage Group is a global leader in airport and transportation investment, development, management, and advisory services. Since 1994, Vantage’s corporate and network-wide team has managed an award-winning portfolio, building strong partnerships that integrate global expertise and local know-how to solve complex transportation challenges at every network location. Over three decades, Vantage has built a track record of creating customized solutions to transform airports and transportation centers that benefit the passengers, stakeholders, and communities they serve. Vantage is a wholly owned strategic platform of Investcorp Corsair Infrastructure Partners for capital deployment in the airport and transportation sectors.

Notable projects include the award-winning new $5.1B LaGuardia Terminal B in New York, named the 2022 World’s Best New Airport Terminal by Skytrax, and the $4.2B development of a new international Terminal 6 at John F. Kennedy International Airport, now underway. Elsewhere, Vantage leads major concessions redevelopment projects at Chicago Midway International Airport, Kansas City International Airport’s new terminal, and Philadelphia’s historic William H. Gray III 30th Street Station.  

The role

The Intermediate Accountant is responsible for supporting the finance team by ensuring the month end close process is timely and accurate as well as performing ad-hoc accounting and treasury tasks, and supporting the wider finance group on a continuous basis With key responsibilities for select assets, this role works as part of the Finance team to ensure Vantage Group compliance with established Canadian and International US GAAP, as well as local rules and regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Prepares and enters journal entries for Corporate Office and subsidiaries
• Reviews accounts payable invoices to ensure accuracy and completion
• Prepares monthly accounts receivable invoices as required
• Assists with the preparation of the budget for Corporate Office and subsidiaries
• Liaises with the bank for daily banking activities
• Liaises with business leaders from select assets to resolve issues related to accounting
• Prepares monthly financial statements for select assets
• Prepares monthly reconciliation schedules and working papers
• Prepares monthly cash flow corporate office and subsidiaries
• Liaises with external parties as required (e.g. bankers, auditors, etc)
• Assists with and contributes to the Finance system conversion project and other accounting projects
• Responsible for monitoring and preparing regulatory and compliance documents for their respective sites
• Assists in preparation of cash flow forecasting and treasury analysis on a monthly basis
• Preparation of annual cash flow budget for relevant sites
• Preparation of Balance Sheet forecast, quarterly analysis and re-forecasting efforts
• Provides information to FP&A team for preparation of Management Report
• Cross-trains fellow team-members in their month-end tasks to ensure vacation/time-off can be taken without interruption to finance functions
• Other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the position may be assigned

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or related discipline
• 4-6 years of accounting experience in industry, with foreign exchange transactions
• Accounting designation, or in process of obtaining designation
• Experience in coordinating accounting system implementation projects
• Experience with MS Dynamics Navision/ D365 is required
• Advanced Excel skills, plus proficiency in other Microsoft Office programs
• Independent, strong ability to ask questions, and learn on the job
• Ability to work under tight deadlines, prioritizing and multitasking

What we offer

In addition to a competitive compensation and benefits package, career progression, and access to a global team of talented professionals, we are growing and offer boundless opportunities to make your mark. If you share our sense of adventure, come, and join us for the journey. The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $90,000.

This is a 9-month term position.

To apply

All qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada will be considered.

At Vantage Group, we seek and welcome unique backgrounds, perspectives, experiences and skills. As a global organization, we are always looking for differentiated points of view. We know that a diverse, inclusive and empowered workforce is essential to our shared success, and we invite you to join us for the journey.

For more information about Vantage Group, please visit:  www.vantagegroup.com