Junior Accountant

Beedie Capital is a multi-strategy direct investment platform that manages the alternative investments and assets for Beedie, one of the most successful industrial and residential development companies in Canada.

Our investments range from $10M to $50M as either structured debt (i.e., subordinated debt, convertible debt) or equity, primarily in the US and Canada to both public and private companies. We can invest in any sector; however, our core focus is on Technology, Tech-enabled Services, and Metals and Mining.

We are committed to providing an environment where our team members can thrive, learn, and progress in their careers. We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to take on a new challenge, grow with the company and ultimately contribute to the overall success of Beedie Capital. The Junior Accountant will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day financial operations, bookkeeping and financial reporting of Beedie Capital. This role will expect the individual to work on-site in the Downtown office to support the Finance and Investment teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting:

• Assist with for full-cycle bookkeeping in the GL includes accounts payables, account receivables, banking and general journals

• Prepare bank reconciliations and ensure all transactions are posted and cleared within the same period

• Assist with journal entries, along with compiling supporting documentation

• Prepare related party loan interest schedules

• Process vendor payables

• Prepare monthly GST remittance

• Setup wire/ACH and cash transfers

• Bank runs

• Assists with quarterly and annual financial procedures, including audits and budgeting

• Other administrative and operational tasks as required

Financial Reporting

• Assist senior staff with preparation of quarterly working papers

• Assist with preparation of pro forma reporting

• Assist with GL variance analysis

Business Operations

• Assist Treasury with tracking unfunded commitments

• Coordinate processing of legal documents

• Support the Accounting team and Operations team as required for ad hoc reporting

Audit Support

• Prepare and provide support for audit inquiries
• Prepare working papers for notes disclosure in the financial statements

Tax

• Calculate and process monthly tax installment
• Assist with preparation of tax returns and working papers

Desired Skills and Experience

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in accounting
• CPA candidate is preferred, but not essential
• Accounting and tax systems software experience preferred, but not essential
• Strong sense of integrity, professionalism, work ethic, sense of responsibility and confidentiality
• Positive growth attitude and team player
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks
• Effective communication, organization and interpersonal skills
• Ability to contribute effectively within a team environment
• Strong attention to detail balanced with an awareness of the bigger picture
• Results driven and action oriented
• 1+ years of relevant experience
• Computer skill (word-processing, spreadsheet, databases, etc)

$52,000 - $57,000 a year

The annual base pay range for this position will be based on the desired experience level for this role. Additionally, Beedie recognizes exceptional individual and team performance through our pay-for-performance bonus program. Factors that contribute to pay decisions include: relevant business and candidate factors such as market location, education, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and organizational needs.

The base salary and bonus are just a few key components of the overall compensation at Beedie. We also provide generous learning and development support, comprehensive group health benefits, vacation, maternity leave top-up, RRSP matching, paid time for volunteering, and more...