City : Vancouver

Category : Daily Temporary/Contract

Industry : Recruitment/Staffing

Employer : The Adecco Group

Event Accountant job opening in the Vancouver, BC (must be in Vancouver area)

Adecco Professional is currently partnering with a client to hire for an Event Accountant job opening in Vancouver, BC – note that this role is primarily remote however you may be required to go to event locations at times. This exciting opportunity will have your working a variety of day-to-day accounting functions while getting involved in various event-related specific tasks for the approximately months. The ideal candidate will bring at least 3 years’ experience working in a bookkeeper or accountant position combined with a flexible and can-do personality. NOTE - this position will start off as more part-time in hours and eventually role into full-time hours - could be for a month or so however.

As a key member of North America accounting team, you will help with daily accounting functions where your responsibilities may include but not be limited to:

• Perform all bookkeeping functions and prepare profit & loss statements for assigned event venues

• Accounts payable, ensuring accurate and timely processing in coordination with internal teams and systems

• Prepare and process invoices, ensuring alignment with event budgets and contracts

• Handle accounts payable, ensuring vendor invoices are paid promptly and correctly

• Manage high-volume financial transactions with precision and efficiency

• Collaborate with clients, vendors, and internal teams to resolve financial queries and maintain strong relationships

• Assist with event financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting

• Support finance managers with reporting, forecasting, and ad hoc analysis

• Utilize NetSuite for financial tracking, reporting, and reconciliation

• Wear multiple hats and pivot quickly to meet evolving business needs

The qualifications for the Event Accountant job opening in Vancouver, BC include:

• Just 3-5 years of experience in a Bookkeeper or Financial Accountant capacity required

• Complete post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance or related field

• Experience in hospitality, vendor communication, event site operations, or similar industries is a plus

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal skills

• Familiarity with NetSuite a strong asset, if not, experience in other ERP tools

• Strong organization skills and the ability to take initiative and problem solve as second nature

• Flexible and a strong independent worker while being a good team player

• Ability to travel to event sites in the Toronto/GTA area; flexible to work additional hours/evenings on event days

• Please note that a full background screening will be conducted - criminal, credit, business reference.

If you are an experienced, driven and flexible Event Accountant and looking to start a new, exciting opportunity with a busy, hardworking team today, then this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

Our client is looking to interview now with target start January 5th and are interviewing in the coming week or 2 so click 'apply now' to be considered for this Event Accountant job opening in Vancouver, BC!!