Bookkeeper Accountant

Event Accountant job opening in the Vancouver, BC (primarily remote)

Adecco Professional is currently partnering with a client to hire for an Event Accountant job opening in Vancouver, BC – 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 the next 12+ months. The ideal candidate will bring at least 3 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!

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 Vancouver, BC 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

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

• Flexible and a strong independent worker while being a good team player

• 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.

Our client is looking to interview now with target start in about a month so click 'apply now' to be considered for this Event Accountant job opening in Vancouver, BC!!