Title: General Accountant
Company: CN Tower
Location: CN Tower - Finance, 290 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON
Employment Status: Employee (Full-Time) Reason for Hire: Replacement
Short Summary
The General Accountant supports financial reporting, accounts receivable, capital fixed assets, and budgeting activities. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, performing reconciliations, assisting with month-end processes, and providing financial analysis to support business operations.
Job Description
Financial Reporting & Month-End
· Prepare and reconcile Balance Sheet and Income Statement accounts
· Assist with monthly financial reporting packages and variance analysis
· Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, reallocations, revenue, capitalization)
· Produce ad hoc financial reports and management analyses
· Support project-based financial evaluations
Capital Fixed Assets
· Assist with fixed asset administration, tagging, and record maintenance
· Validate capital transactions, useful lives, and depreciation
· Support monthly depreciation, asset continuity schedules, and quarterly asset reviews
Reconciliations & Revenue Controls
· Reconcile electronic payments across all revenue streams
· Reconcile gift cards, concessions, online ticket sales, partnerships, and refunds
· Conduct periodic cash audits and support inventory counts
Accounts Receivable & Billing
· Support A/R operations including payment application, reconciliations, and collections
· Prepare and issue customer invoices (rentals, Food & Beverage, partnerships, group functions, utilities, taxes)
· Analyze outstanding receivables and follow up on overdue accounts
· Process deposits, prepayments, credit card charges, and A/R adjustments
· Respond to A/R-related customer inquiries
Budgeting & Forecasting
· Assist with budget and forecast preparation
· Compile and analyze financial and budget data
· Support budget templates and master budget files
Systems & Administration
· Maintain customer accounts in JDE E1
· Review A/R summaries weekly and resolve discrepancies
Qualifications
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business, Finance or Accounting required
- A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of progressive Accounting experience required
- A professional Accounting designation (CPA, CA, CGA, CMA) is an asset
- Understanding of IFRS/GAAP is required
- Knowledge of JD Edwards and Hubble software is an asset
- Strong business/technical writing skills an asset
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
Working Conditions
Compensation & Benefits
Recruitment range: $57,300 - 64,500*
Short Term Incentive Plan Target: Performance-based incentive up to 8% of eligible earnings
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Employee Family Assistance Program, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Pension, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment. Complimentary CN Tower tickets after 3 months, Food and Retail discounts, Uniform provided and laundered
*The recruitment range provided reflects the expected compensation for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Located in the heart of the Entertainment District, the CN Tower is a quintessential Canadian experience, welcoming over 1.8 million visitors each year, and we pride ourselves in our dynamic and diverse culture. With our commitment to service excellence at every guest interaction, CN Tower employees help to create an experience that is truly unique to the City of Toronto.
Canada Lands Company CLC Limited is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Canada Lands Company is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes. Should you require an accommodation, please inform us as soon as possible and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
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