ABOUT EVENTCONNECT

At EventConnect, weve built a team of sports and technology enthusiasts who work each day to support our partners. Our product connects event organizers, hotels, and cities, offering a better way to manage communication, marketing, in-depth reporting, and everything in-between.

EventConnect's head office is located in downtown London, Ontario. Our workspace is open, fun, and is filled with productive energy. We value teamwork, integrity, innovation, professionalism, and reliability. We believe these values promote cross-departmental collaboration to enhance our partners' and customers' experience and service.

EVENTCONNECT OFFERS

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Casual but energetic work environment made for todays workers
• Performance-driven culture
• Growth opportunities
• A culture of teamwork, celebrations of success, social gatherings and goal-oriented work

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Accounting Specialist, you will play a vital role in the company's finance department, focusing on maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and supporting broader financial reporting efforts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform basic bookkeeping functions including recording accounts payable, accruals, expenses, cash receipts and month-end journal entries
• Calculate event organizer revenue share payments and submit for approval for payment
• Assist with the preparation of bank reconciliations and other account reconciliations as required
• Ensure the strict confidentiality and privacy of financial records as they relate to the organization and its business partners
• Maintain an accurate and complete trail of supporting documentation for all financial and bookkeeping activities
• Maintain up-to-date, complete and systematic filing system to support book-keeping and financial records
• Preparing invoices, following up with hotels to obtain final room night reconciliation, and recording invoices in the accounting system
• Maintain documentation of processes and related internal controls related to the position
• Assistance with the preparation of year end working papers and financial statements
• Perform other administrative duties of the finance department

QUALIFICATIONS

• A post-secondary graduate or equivalent work experience in Accounting or related field
  • You must be eligible to work in Canada (open work permit, be a permanent resident of Canada or be a Canadian citizen)
• 2+ years experience in a similar role
• Proficiency with Quickbooks or similar accounting software and Google workspace based platform (Gmail/sheets etc.) in addition to Excel
• Advanced computer skills particularly with spreadsheets
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls
• Effective attention to detail and a high degree of data entry accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to accurately calculate, post, correct, and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Experience in gathering data, compiling the proper information, and preparing financial reports
• Able to perform account reconciliations
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities
• Strong focused work ethic and positive team attitude
• Demonstrates integrity in the workplace; consistently adheres to company values, policies, and regulations
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills
• Creative problem solver, critical thinker, strives to create efficiencies
• Self-motivated, driven, and willing to learn
• Friendly, professional and confident in person, on the phone and through email communications
• Meticulous, organized and reliable
• Ability to adapt and accept new challenges
• This role requires working in our London, ON office with the possibility of moving to a hybrid role after the training period ends.

EventConnect welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Should an applicant be selected for an interview, please inform EventConnect of any required accommodations. If an applicant or successful candidate requests an accommodation, adjustments to support specific needs will be made.

We thank all candidates who apply, Only those selected for screening and/or an interview will be contacted.