Goh Ballet Canada is looking for a detail-oriented dependable, and analytically minded Accounting Officer to join the team.
ABOUT GOH BALLET CANDA
Goh Ballet Canada is one of Canada's pre-eminent ballet training institutions, with an enviable international reputation for excellence. Established in 1978, the Academy is now under the direction of Chan Hon Goh, former Principal Dancer of the National Ballet of Canada. People are at the heart of our success. We are passionate about bringing great dance experiences to the widest possible audience; about giving the world’s best creative talent the stage it deserves; and about providing our people and partners with opportunities to realize their full potential.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Director, the Accounting Officer holds primary responsibility for the full cycle of accounts receivable and the oversight of day-to-day accounting activities. This role ensures the accurate and timely processing of all billing transactions, including invoicing, receipts, deposits, refunds, and adjustments.
A central mandate of the position is the active monitoring of customer accounts, maintaining clear records, and conducting consistent follow-up on outstanding and overdue balances. The Accounting Officer is also responsible for the regular reconciliation of customer subledgers to the general ledger accounts receivable balances, ensuring integrity, accuracy, and transparency of financial records.
In addition, the role contributes to continuous improvement by identifying efficiencies, providing informed feedback, and supporting enhancements to billing and receivables processes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee banking and process payroll, including all deposits & expenses
- Onboard and setup new employees on the payroll systems
- Reconcile bank account and company credit card
- Daily reconcile all credit card sales with external credit card processors and follow up / resolve discrepancies
- Manage all AR and AP, including reconciliation of receipts and expense reimbursements.
- Monitor AR of tuition and academy fees through Jackrabbit
- Maintain accounting systems, ensure compliance with Canadian Tax Act and other applicable financial laws
- Post journal entries and account reconciliations
- Process and post payrolls for all employees and independent contractors
- Track hours of hourly employees
- Keep accurate and up-to-date GST, PST and Shop sales records for annual filing
- Create and deliver management information reports and monthly reports to support effective business operations
CANDIDATE PROFILE
The ideal candidate is dependable, adaptable, and highly responsible. You are well organized, analytically minded, and bring exceptional attention to detail and work ethic to everything you do. You thrive in a small business environment and take pride in contributing to a financially strong, well-run organization.
- Minimum 3 years of full cycle bookkeeping experience
- Proficiency with accounting and payroll software such as Sage 50, Ceridian, or Dayforce
- Proficiency with cloud-based productivity suites such as Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace
- Experience with cloud-based storage systems such as Dropbox or Google Drive
- Working knowledge of CRA, Payroll, and GST/PST regulations
- Experience filing financial reports with WSBC, EHT, T4, ROE, and T2202
- Strong data management and administrative skills with knowledge of best practices
- Ability to work well under pressure and manage conflicting deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Experience with client or student database systems such as MindBody or JackRabbit is an asset
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Salary: Dependent on experience.
- Paid vacation, wellness package, and time-in-lieu.
- Start Date: Immediate.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your resume and a cover letter expressing why you are the right person for this role, along with your salary expectations.
All applications will be reviewed and considered. We thank you for your interest in this position; however, we will only be contacting those selected for interviews.
Goh Ballet is committed to employment equity through a process which identifies and eliminates any discrimination in the organization’s employment procedures and policies. We encourage applications from qualified individuals who identify as LGBTQ2+, First Nations, Inuit & Métis, people of color, and people with disabilities.
The position will remain open until it is filled.
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
