Accountant - Bookkeeper

Event Accountant job opening in Toronto, ON (primarily remote) 

Adecco Professional is currently partnering with a client to hire for an Event Accountant job opening in Toronto, ON – note that this role is primarily remote however you may be required to go to event locations at times. This exciting opportunity will have your working a variety of day-to-day accounting functions while getting involved in various event-related specific tasks for approximately 10 months (give or take) with a start date of mid-February. The ideal candidate will bring just 3-5 years’ experience working in a bookkeeper or accountant position combined with a flexible and can-do personality. If this sounds like you, read on to learn more! NOTE that first month or so, the hours will be part-time (20-25) as training/onboarding ramp up, then it will move to full time, 40 hours/week (additional hours when required).

 As a key member of North America accounting team, you will help with daily accounting functions where your responsibilities may include but not be limited to:

• Perform all bookkeeping functions and prepare profit & loss statements for assigned event venues

• Accounts payable, ensuring accurate and timely processing in coordination with internal teams and systems

• Prepare and process invoices, ensuring alignment with event budgets and contracts

• Handle accounts payable, ensuring vendor invoices are paid promptly and correctly

• Manage high-volume financial transactions with precision and efficiency

• Collaborate with clients, vendors, and internal teams to resolve financial queries and maintain strong relationships

• Assist with event financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting

• Support finance managers with reporting, forecasting, and ad hoc analysis

• Utilize NetSuite for financial tracking, reporting, and reconciliation

• Wear multiple hats and pivot quickly to meet evolving business needs

The qualifications for the Event Accountant job opening in Toronto, ON include:

• Just 3-5 years of experience in a Bookkeeper or Financial Accountant capacity required

• Complete post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance or related field

• Experience in hospitality, vendor communication, event site operations, or similar industries is a plus

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal skills

• Familiarity with NetSuite a strong asset, if not, experience in other ERP tools; advanced Excel is required

• Strong organization skills and the ability to take initiative and problem solve as second nature

• Flexible, adaptable and someone who takes initiative, is a self starter yet collaborative

• Ability to travel to event sites in the Toronto/GTA area; flexible to work additional hours/evenings on event days

• Please note that a full background screening will be conducted - criminal, credit, business reference.

If you are an experienced, driven and flexible Event Accountant and looking to start a new, exciting opportunity with a busy, hardworking team today, then this could be the ideal opportunity for you. Note that the pay rate will be between $35-38/hr paid on a weekly basis.

Our client is now looking to have the person join by mid-February and are interviewing the next couple weeks, so click 'apply now' to be considered for this Event Accountant job opening in Toronto, ON!