Accounting Assistant

PH Restaurants LP and Aquilini Cool Treats LP REPORTS TO: Corporate Controller Aquilini Group("AG") is a diversified family business founded in Vancouver, BC more than 50 years ago with roots in the real estate development and construction industry. Today the company owns and manages an international real estate portfolio that includes commercial and residential properties, hotels, golf courses, vineyards and blueberry and cranberry farms. In addition to its ongoing pursuits in real development and construction, AG has expanded its holdings to include assets in the sports & entertainment, renewable energy, aquaculture, tourist attractions, restaurants and food & beverage industries. PH Restaurants LP (dba) Pizza Hut restaurants("PHR"), is one of the largest Pizza Hut franchisees in Canada, owning and operating 58 locations throughout BC. and Aquilini Cool Treats LP (dba) Dairy Queen/Orange Julius Treat Centers("ACT") in 9 Lower Mainland locations. Residing within the Finance team of PHR and ACT, the Junior Accountant is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations for both PHR and ACT stores. The Junior accountant will work closely with the finance team as well as operational leadership teams to achieve company objectives. Bank reconciliation of multiple bank accounts and credit cards Prepares and processes accounts payable invoices, cheques, wire transfer, and EFT payments Regular Balance sheet reconciliation Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date, taking advantage of vendor terms, where appropriate Assist with vendor and account reconciliations Support the team in responding to audit and bank enquiries Various ad hoc and special projects 1-2 years of accounting experience in a similar role ~ A diploma or degree in accounting ~ Completion or near completion of the CPA PEP program is considered an asset ~ Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) and SAGE 300 or other accounting software ~ Understanding of databases is considered an asset ~