Junior / Senior Accountant

About PHI Hotel Group

PHI Hotel Group is one of Canada's leading hotel ownership and management companies, with a growing portfolio of hotels across British Columbia and Alberta. Our properties operate under internationally recognized brands, including IHG, Marriott, Hilton, Best Western, and Hyatt.

In addition to hotel operations, our expertise extends to real estate management and commercial property management services.

As our organization continues to grow, we are seeking two motivated and detail-oriented accounting professionals (Junior and Senior levels) to join our corporate accounting team in Surrey, BC.

We are looking for driven, ambitious, and growth-minded individuals with a positive, can-do attitude, strong accounting fundamentals, and a commitment to accuracy and professionalism.

The successful candidates will support the day-to-day accounting operations of multiple business entities, assist with financial reporting, and contribute to the continued growth and success of our organization.

Key Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Accounting & Financial Reporting

- Perform full-cycle accounting and bookkeeping for assigned entities.

- Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports.

- Process and record journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries.

- Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and supporting documentation.

- Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.

- Ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and within established deadlines.

Accounts Payable & General Accounting

- Review, code, and process vendor invoices and payments in a timely manner.

- Maintain vendor records and reconcile supplier statements.

- Monitor outstanding invoices and resolve discrepancies.

- Record and reconcile intercompany transactions across multiple entities.

- Assist with accounts receivable and other general accounting functions as required.

Reconciliations & Compliance

- Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.

- Perform bank, merchant credit card, corporate credit card, and expense reconciliations.

- Reconcile intercompany balances and investigate discrepancies.

- Prepare and submit applicable GST/HST, PST, WCB, DMF, tourism levy, NRJ tax, and other statutory filings on a monthly or quarterly basis, as applicable.

- Ensure compliance with established accounting policies and internal procedures.

Year-End & Audit Support

- Prepare and maintain year-end working papers and reconciliation schedules.

- Assist with external accountant and auditor requests.

- Provide detailed financial analysis and supporting documentation for month-end and year-end reviews.

- Identify discrepancies and assist with resolving accounting issues.

Additional Responsibilities

- Coordinate with hotel operations teams and corporate management to obtain accurate financial information.

- Assist with payroll-related accounting and reconciliations as required.

- Support improvements to accounting processes, reporting procedures, and financial controls.

- Provide administrative and accounting support to the Finance Department as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

- Minimum 3 years of hands-on full-cycle bookkeeping or accounting experience.

- Diploma or degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, or a related discipline.

- Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.

- Practical experience with accounts payable, bank reconciliations, and month-end closing.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

- High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet reporting deadlines.

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Preferred Assets:

- Experience with Sage 50, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, or similar accounting software.

- Previous experience in hospitality, hotel accounting, or multi-entity accounting.

- Exposure to payroll systems such as Payworks, ADP, or similar platforms.

- Experience preparing GST/HST, PST, and other government remittances.

- Experience assisting with financial statement preparation and year-end working papers.

- CPA designation or progress toward a CPA designation would be considered an asset but is not required.

Junior vs. Senior Accountant

We are hiring for two positions, and responsibilities will be assigned based on the successful candidates’ experience and technical capabilities.

Junior Accountant: Focus on day-to-day full-cycle accounting, accounts payable, reconciliations, journal entries, and assistance with monthly reporting.

Senior Accountant: Take greater ownership of assigned entities, month-end financial reporting, complex reconciliations, year-end working papers, and coordination with the corporate finance team.

Both positions require a minimum of three years of relevant accounting experience.

What We Offer

- Full-time, permanent employment.

- Extended health care benefits.

- Opportunity to work with a growing, established Canadian hospitality organization.

- Exposure to multiple business entities, hotel brands, and accounting operations.

- Professional growth and career development opportunities.

Work Schedule

- Monday to Friday

- 9am – 5pm

- Work Location: In person – Surrey, BC