Intermediate Accountant

AboutPayByPhone

AtPayByPhone, our strength is our people. Behind our product is a talented, creative, and driven multi-disciplinary team united by a shared ambition: to make everyday mobility simpler. We believe innovation should be collaborative, learning should be constant, and work should be enjoyable. As we grow,werelooking for people who want to grow with us.

Together,wereon an ambitious mission to create intuitive technology solutions that deliver world-class user experiences. We are a fast-growing, forward-thinking company and already help more than60 million usersacross North America and Europe. Our technology helps millions of consumers pay quickly, easily, and securely without waiting in line, carrying change, or worrying about costly fines.

About The Role

Location: Vancouver, BC (Hybrid)

Employmenttype: Full-time

Reports to: Financial Controller

The Intermediate Accountant performs financial functions related to the collection, accuracy, recording, analysis and presentation of the company's financial operations.

The Intermediate Accountant is responsible for exercising discretion and independent judgment in performing the full range of routine and complex departmental accounting and record-keeping functions, in conjunction with the Accounting team.

KeyResponsibilities

General

• Assist with accurate, timely preparation of robust financial information including period end schedules, returns, reconciliations and ad hoc management reports.
• Solve data problems through researching the issue, analyzing the problem and finding a solution.
• Maintain and develop manual and computerized data systems that best meet the needs of the business.

Cash Management

• Enter bank entries into the accounting software
• Ensure cash in bank is available at all times and initiate bank transfers + record in accounting software
• Processing of online payments.
• Assist with Credit Card Administration.

General Ledger & Financial

• Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Complete month-end processing tasks.
• Identify ad hoc accounting issues as they occur and recommend solutions.
• Support the month-end and year-end close process.
• Assist Financial Controller with audit working papers including sample selection Assist with any duties asrequired.

Other

• Assist with monthly merchant account processing.
• Preparation of MOR remittance statements, calculations, and billing.
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures.
• Maintain financial security by following internal controls
• Carrying out other tasks and responsibilities that your manager asks you to from time to time.
• Support / cover for other Finance team members as and when necessary e.g. overflow of work, duringperiods of sickness or holiday

Key Requirements

• 3 years experience in a similar role
• Accounting Diploma and Degree
• Enrolled in CPA program and or wanting to pursue the designation

Demonstrated Experience / Projects

• Experience reconciling bank accounts in different currencies
• Experience with cash-flow management
• Understand the bank reconciliation process and ensure they are completed weekly accurately.
• Experience preparing journal entries for several different financial statement areas with minimal oversight

• Experience reconciling and explaining differences between the general ledger and subledger
• Extremely analytical and able tothink outside the box

Technical / Hard Skills

• Intermediate to Advanced Excel and good Word skills
• Proficient with data entry
• Understand how to perform reconciliations with highest accuracy and on time
• Experience preparing journal entries for several different financial statement areas, with minimal oversight.
• Able to prioritize work, stay flexible and adapt to changing priorities
• Use of automation and AI tools to make efficient daily tasks.

Role Specific

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Able to prioritize work, stay flexible and adapt to changing priorities
• Excellent organizational skills
• Experience working in an ERP environment.
• Proven ability to problem solve and work independently
• Keep eye and a proven track record for suggesting and implementing process improvement

WhatWe Offer

Compensation:The expected salary range for this role is$60,000 $70,000 CAD. Final compensation will be based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity.

Vacation:Allpermanentfull-timeemployees start with4 weeks of vacationper year.

Personal Days:Weprovide5 personal days annually, in addition to paid sick days, to support flexibility and work-life balance.

Comprehensive medical & dentalcoverage:Available to all permanentfull-timeemployees onDay 1, with no waiting period.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):Access to confidential support services and resources for you and your family.

Career Growth & Learning Support:Opportunities for professional development, continuous learning, and career progression.

WorkingatPayByPhone

Weoperatein a worldthatsconstantly evolving and change is something we embrace. Our values guide how we show up for one another and for our customers every day. In short, we:

• Make things happen

• Stay curious

• Work together

• Have fun

• See through our customers eyes

These principles shape how we collaborate, innovate, and deliver on our commitments.

Were also committed to fostering a diverse and representative workforce and an inclusive environment where everyone is treated with respect and fairness. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment in our workplace or throughout our hiring process. Our hiring decisions are grounded in business needs, role requirements, and individual qualifications ensuring we reflect the talent and communities we serve.

PayByPhoneis committed to providingaccommodationthroughout the recruitment process.If you require accommodation, pleasereach out tousat [email protected].

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