accounting assistant
Posted on
August 29, 2024
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Events East
Job details
THE ORGANIZATION:At Events East Group, we proudly manage and operate the Halifax Convention Centre, Scotiabank Centre and Scotiabank Centre Box Office. Our people and our community make us the favoured event destination for our guests. Whether we're attracting large delegations or hosting an elite group of athletes for an international competition, we are a catalyst for new opportunities and connections between Nova Scotia and the world.Designed to meet the needs of multiple events, Nova Scotia's Halifax Convention Centre offers over 120,000 square feet of flexible event space in the heart of downtown. The Halifax Convention Centre is part of the Nova Centre, a million-square-foot, mixed-use development that includes a hotel, office towers, and retail space. It is the largest integrated development project in the province's history.THE POSITION:Events East Group is now inviting applications for the position of Accounting Assistant with our Finance Team.Reporting to the Manager of Accounting, the Accounting Assistant is responsible for supporting the Corporate Accounting team in activities related to receivables and credit management for Events East (including Halifax Convention Centre (HCC) and the Scotiabank Centre Box Office). The AccountingAssistant is accountable for the processing of HCC event invoices, ensuring compliance with contracts, and issuing invoices in a timely manner to clients.Operations:InvoicingCreate event invoices for HCC events, ensuring compliance with signed contracts; validating that all appropriate approvals have been receivedEnsure invoices are provided to clients in a timely mannerAudit and balance cash bar reports and post the entriesOther invoicing-related responsibilities, as requiredAccounts Receivable (AR)Apply payments to customer accounts, track and follow-up with clients and sales managers on outstanding invoicesPrepare AR reports for management usePost bank deposit transactionsReconciliationsReconcile various Accounts Receivable, deposit accounts, and other accounts in a timely mannerOtherPerform various month-end journal entriesProcess and post all monthly parking feesRecord daily sales transactions for the Scotiabank Centre Box OfficeActively and constructively participate in meetings, projects, and working groups as assigned and directed.Work with all colleagues in a respectful, professional manner.Respond to all client, vendor, and event manager needs with a pleasant demeanor and communicate any client needs or changes to the appropriate person and team promptly.Other duties as required.Training & Development:Support and participate fully in all training and development initiatives.Support the adoption of new technologies and technical skills as they are introduced to the department.Health & Safety:Report all safety hazards to the direct supervisor as soon as is reasonably possible. Take action to correct the safety hazard if possible and reasonable.Report all incidents and near misses to the direct supervisor as soon as is reasonably possible. Participate actively in the Near Miss and Incident Investigation process.Promote and follow all departmental standards and guidelines, job procedures, and equipment operation protocols to continuously ensure the safety of oneself, team members, and clientsTHE PERKS AND BENEFITS:3 weeks of vacation startingSick and personal daysEmployee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) available through Telus HealthDiscountsFree counselling servicesResources available for personal life needsMedical & Dental benefits through Medavie BlueCross as soon as you start!Short Term Illness (STI) and Long Term Disability (LTD)Participation in the Province of Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan13 paid holidays or Time in Lieu for working on the holidayPaid bereavement leaveDiscounted transit bus pass through SmartTripDiscounted gym membership at Goodlife FitnessTHE PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Education and Experience:Highschool diploma or
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LocationHalifax, NS
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Workplace information
On site
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Full time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
CareerBeacon
#2108327
Advertised until
2024-09-28
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