Event Accounting Assistant

3 months ago


Vancouver, Canada Vancouver Christmas Market Inc. Full time

**Vancouver Christmas Market 2024**

Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver at Jack Poole Plaza, the 13th annual Vancouver Christmas Market (VCM) will open its doors to the public from November 13th, 2024, to December 24th, 2024. Tastefully decorated with its rows of charming wooden huts, Christmas trees and bright Christmas lights, VCM provides the perfect setting to celebrate the holiday with its authentic food, drinks and unique gifts, and has developed a reputation as “Vancouver’s ticket to the holiday season.” If you are looking for a fun place to work this season and become part of Vancouver’s Christmas magic, we invite you to have a look at our exciting job opportunities and apply.

**Full-Time and Part-Time Employment Opportunities - Event Accounting Assistant**

As VCM will once again develop into the focal point of the holiday season in Vancouver, we are looking for customer focused, detail-oriented and multi-tasking self-starters to join our team as an Accounting Assistant. This position requires full-time/ part-time availability. The term for employment is from November 8th, 2024 to December 24th, 2024. VCM is looking for one full-time member and one part-time member

**Role and Responsibilities**
- Work closely with the Director of HR and Finance, and Hospitality and Guest Experience Managers to ensure smooth cash-handling operations of the Market
- Audit end of day sales reports and to reconcile cash, credit card, discounts, and tokens
- Assist Finance Manager with daily reporting and statistics
- Work independently and responsibly in close collaboration with team members throughout operational hours
- Assist with preparation of daily floats

**Requirements and Selection Criteria**

To be considered for the position, you must:

- Provide a criminal record check
- Have QuickBooks desktop experience and knowledge
- Have sound knowledge of Excel
- Have professional cash-handling experience in the event, food service or banking industry
- Have strong administrative and accounting skills
- Be available to work 40+ hours a week including extended evening shifts and weekends
- Be detail-oriented, accurate, and well organized
- Be a team player with excellent communication skills
- Have the ability to work under pressure and within a fast-paced environment
- Be fluent in English
- Have dedication and passion for Christmas festivities and events

**Compensation, Incentives and Bonus**
- CAD $22.00 / Hour
- Completion bonus for finishing the VCM season - based on hours worked.
- Tickets for VCM for friends and family
- Personal VCM Season Pass
- Fun VCM Beanie and other Merchandise
- Tickets for VCM partners incl. local attractions and events

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Contract length: 2 months

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- QuickBooks: 1 year (preferred)
- Bookkeeping: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-11-08


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