Intermediate Accountant (Temp)

About Vantage Group

Vantage Group is a global leader in airport and transportation investment, development, management, and advisor 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.  Visit vantagegroup.com to learn more. 

The Role

The Intermediate Accountant plays an important role in supporting the accounting and financial reporting functions for the Corporate Office, subsidiaries, and select assets across the Vantage network. This role is responsible for a broad range of accounting, financial reporting, reconciliation, budgeting, cash flow, forecasting, and financial analysis activities. The position will work closely with Finance, FP&A, Financial Reporting, business leaders, banking partners, auditors, and other external stakeholders. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and record journal entries for the Corporate Office, subsidiaries, and assigned assets.
• Review accounts payable invoices and prepare accounts receivable invoices as required.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, account reconciliations, working papers, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals, reclassifications, and reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies, unusual fluctuations, and variances.
• Support accounting treatments in accordance with US GAAP, including ASC 606 as applicable.
• Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting activities.
• Provide financial information and analysis to FP&A for management reporting as required.
• Liaise with business leaders to resolve accounting-related issues and provide financial support.
• Liaise with banks, auditors, and other external parties as required.
• Assist with audit requests and preparation of supporting documentation.
• Monitor and prepare regulatory and compliance documentation for assigned sites.
• Perform month-end close and reconciliations across multiple airport/transportation sites within the Vantage network, maintaining consistency across entities with differing local requirements.
• Assist with finance system implementations, conversions, and other accounting projects.
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance the accuracy and efficiency of accounting and reporting.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and complete accounting records and working papers.
• Other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the position may be assigned.

About You

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or other related discipline
• CPA designation, or in process of obtaining designation
• 3-5 years of accounting experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or similar industry
• Experience with month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statements
• Experience in multi-entity, multi-site environments with varying local requirements.
• Experience in coordinating accounting system implementation projects
• Experience with MS Dynamics Navision/ D365 is an asset
• 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 competitive compensation, career progression, and access to a global team of talented professionals, we are growing and offer boundless opportunities to make your mark within our organization. If you share our sense of adventure, come, and join us for the journey.

Compensation: The expected annual compensation for this position includes a base salary plus eligibility for an annual incentive. The expected annual compensation for this position includes a base salary of CAD $65,000 to $89,000 plus eligibility to participate in the Company's annual incentive program. Beyond competitive compensation, we offer career progression opportunities, access to a global team of talented professionals, and boundless opportunities to make your mark within our organization. If you share our sense of adventure, we invite you to join us on the journey. 

AI Disclosure: We may use artificial intelligence-powered tools to support candidate sourcing. All applications are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition and Hiring teams, and all selection and hiring decisions are made by human decision-makers.

Vacancy Disclosure: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

All qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada will be considered. We are currently unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship, of an employment Visa at this time.

Primary Work Location: This is a remote position; employees will need to be located in, or near, Vancouver or Calgary. Travel may be required to corporate offices and current network assets locations as needed for this role.

To Apply 

Please visit our Careers page at https://www.vantagegroup.com/careers/ and follow prompts to apply with your cover letter and résumé.

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.

Accommodation for Applicants

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring experience. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@vantagegroup.com

We will work with you to provide appropriate support, and requesting an accommodation will not affect your consideration for employment.

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