BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo) is hiring a detail-oriented and motivated Accountant I, Accounts Receivable to join their Finance team. In this role, you will manage day-to-day Accounts Receivable functions, ensuring accuracy and efficiency while providing exceptional service to both internal teams and external clients.
Responsibilities
- Analyzes customer invoices and statements ensuring accuracy, along with the ability to apply adjustments when required
- Assists in the process improvement and workflow streamlining projects
- Assists with month-end activities, including but not limited to creating and issuing Retail invoicing and Supplier chargeback invoicing
- Coordinates with event and shared services teams on various event venue settlement items
- Collects payment information in a timely manner from the Momentus System software to facilitate in completing event venue settlement and make collection calls and follow ups on payments while mitigating customer objections
- Monitors bank accounts daily, and records payments made by wire transfer or cheque, and processes credits
- Prepares monthly bank statement reconciliations
- Assists in researching and resolving payment discrepancies, analyzes and adjusts customer invoices and statements
- Reviews revenue charges in accordance with sales contracts, licensing agreements and ticketing settlement reports
- Prepares client invoices and deposits for transactions/events (i.e., trade shows, special and community events, banquets, film shoots, meetings, etc.) with accuracy and within established time frames
- Investigates and resolves customer queries in a timely manner and escalates complex customer queries
- Maintains contact with clients, stakeholder teams, in-house suppliers and internal departments regarding overdue deposits, invoice payments, and follows up on payments
- Works closely with other departments and suppliers to ensure proper accounting and internal controls are maintained on a company-wide basis
- Maintains detailed records and documentation of AR and event accounting functions for audit purposes, in accordance with statutory requirements
- Assists with managing accounts receivable aging and ad-hoc accounting duties and special projects as requested
- Responds appropriately to internal and external inquiries via phone, email and Teams, while maintaining a professional manner
- Provides backup support for the Accounts Payable and other finance teams as needed
Skills
- At least one year of hands-on accounting experience, with exposure to Accounts Receivable or the convention/hospitality sector considered a strong asset
- Diploma in Accounting (or equivalent), with further education or credentials welcomed
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Microsoft Access, Outlook)
- Experience with centralized financial software programs or ability to learn new systems quickly
- Excellent data entry skills with the ability to manage a large volume of data with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to deal professionally with all levels of management
- Proven track record of successfully conceptualizing, managing and completing business improvement projects
- Ability to adhere to deadlines and handle multiple tasks and functions at a time
- Excellent critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to make sound decisions
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and proactively in a time-sensitive environment
- Proven ability to work well under pressure
- Driven by service excellence
- Experience using Momentus or a similar software is an asset
Company Overview
BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo), owner and operator of BC Place Stadium and the Vancouver Convention Centre, PavCo is a Crown corporation of the Province of British Columbia, with a mandate to generate significant economic and community benefit for the people of British Columbia. It was founded in 1984, and is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.bcpavco.com/.
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