Since 1994, Navitas has been a respected leader in global higher education. SAE Institute joined the Navitas family in 2011 and is one of the world's first audio engineering schools. SAE offers programs in Audio, Digital Film, and Entertainment Business an serves students all over the world with hands-on, industry-relevant training and education.
SAE Institute is seeking an Intermediate Accountant to join our North American Finance team in Burnaby, BC (hybrid).
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Intermediate Accountant is responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial statements and student financial information, while supporting other centralized finance functions as assigned.
Key Responsibilities
General Ledger
- Prepare general ledger entries for month-end close.
- Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements.
- Maintain fixed asset schedules.
- Investigate and reconcile variances between actual results and budget.
Account Reconciliations
- Prepare bank reconciliations for all company bank accounts.
- Prepare all balance sheet account reconciliations.
Cash Flow Forecasting
- Prepare weekly and extended cashflow forecasts
Audit, Tax and Statutory Filings
- Assist with the preparation of sales tax and corporate tax filings.
- Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements and financial audits.
- Assist with the preparation of statutory filings for the company.
Student Financial Management
- Reconcile student receipts, invoices and refunds.
- Review student files and take appropriate action.
- Prepare student statistical reports.
Creditor Management
- Maintain and review the creditor database and record invoices in the ledger.
- Manage, generate and review creditor payments throughout the year.
- Reconcile supplier statements and creditor accounts.
- Maintain sundry creditor accounts and accruals.
Payroll Management
- Assist with the preparation of employee payroll and maintenance of employee payroll records.
- Assist with the issuance and completion of teaching staff timesheets.
- Assist with the preparation of tax and employment-related filings.
General Duties
- Assist other members of the Finance team as required.
- Ensure documentation is maintained in an organized manner.
- Provide administrative support to other areas of the business during busy periods, as required.
- Provide excellent internal and external customer service to colleagues, students, customers and vendors.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Finance Manager
Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience
- Legal right to work in Canada.
- Demonstrated knowledge of bookkeeping principles and their practical application.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, including lookup functions, PivotTables and Power Query.
- Experience with corporate financial, accounting and administrative information systems.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, high-volume workloads and tight deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including professional telephone etiquette and customer service.
- Ability to work effectively within established guidelines, policies and procedures.
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to interact professionally with colleagues, students and stakeholders at all levels.
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity when working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Desirable Skills
- Working toward CPA a designation is preferred;
- Experience in working with ERP software such as Oracle;
- 2+ years of progressive accounting experience with experience in reconciliation and month end close procedures.
What We Offer
- Extended Health and Dental Benefits
- RRSP Program with Employer Matching Contributions
- Four Weeks of Paid Vacation Annually
Equal Employment Opportunity
Navitas is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and communities in which we live and serve. If you require an accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Successful applicants will be required to complete relevant pre-employment checks, including a criminal background check and professional reference checks.
