Accounting Assistant

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Accounting Assistant

Overview

WildBrain Studios is looking for an Accounting Assistant to join our team!

In this role you’ll support our Finance team in the day-to-day operations of the department. This position is perfect for an individual who is self-motivated, calm under pressure, detail-oriented, and looking to grow and gain experience within a creative environment.

This position is a 14 month full-time contract and expected start date is early May, and required to work in-person at our Vancouver Studio.

Find a job that lets your imagination run wild!  

WildBrain Studios produces fan-favorite animation and award-winning content that kids and families love in every corner of the globe. We love what we do and it shows in the quality content we produce! Our custom-built Vancouver studio in beautiful British Columbia is a wonderful backdrop for our artists, but it doesn’t end there, we have employees working remotely across BC, Canada, and the world!  Our artist-centric culture means we invest in our people, we provide training and growth opportunities, a healthy work-life balance, and fun activities throughout the year to meet, mingle and get creative with your team. If you like what you are reading so far, well buckle up, we’re just getting started!  

Responsibilities & Qualifications

What You’ll Do:

• Bi-weekly processing of independent contractor Accounts Payable invoices
• Preparation and processing of monthly related party charges.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations in Microsoft Dynamics in multiple currencies
• Review timesheets for preparation of payment of voice record to cast and union; entry of resulting timesheets into Accounts payable module of Microsoft Dynamics
• Calculation and processing of quarterly WorkSafe BC Returns
• Prepare GST and VAT returns and file online
• Perform administrative tasks such as filing, sorting and photocopying documents
• Update and maintain excel spreadsheets
• Other tasks and responsibilities as requested

What You’ll Bring:

• 2 years of Accounting Experience
• Completion of related courses
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics or similar accounting software
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Great attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate and timely records
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Intermediate Adobe Acrobat skills
• Experience in a large organization with intercompany or multidivisional accounting
• Professional and effective communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team to meet deadlines

Pay Range: $45,000 - $55,000 per year.

Candidates are paid within the range posted, but their exact pay will vary based on the level, responsibilities and expectations of the role. We also take into consideration the experience and skills that individual brings, with consideration of our internal equity.

Why WildBrain

We make sure to take care of all our hard-working Wild Brains by offering a comprehensive benefits package and a workplace culture that values our employees’ wellbeing.  Our staff enjoy RRSP matching, multi-tiered benefits so you can pick the coverage that’s best for you, free mental health resources, and additional perks like half-days in the summer, extra holidays in the winter and regular events to connect our teams virtually, and in-person.

In short – life is good on the Wild side!

Visit wildbrain.com/studios to learn more!

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" WildBrain Studio provides an atmosphere free from barriers to promote inclusion, equity and diversity. We demonstrate our commitment to this by providing a supportive work environment and a culture that welcomes and encourages equal opportunities for all employees. WildBrain Studio also accommodates people with disabilities throughout the selection process. Should you require accommodation, please let us know your requirements when contacted.”

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Job location

Hybrid/Flexible, Vancouver