General Accountant

Company Description

This role provides essential financial and accounting support for Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality. The ideal candidate brings excellent communication, sharp eye for detail, strong analytical skills, and natural leadership qualities to ensure the accurate preparation and analysis of financial statements. 

Founded in 1993 by Peter Oliver and Michael Bonacini, Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality is recognized as one of Canada’s leading restaurant and event groups. With locations in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton. O&B’s diverse portfolio includes a collection of unique and innovative restaurants, event spaces, food halls and several strategic partnerships.

O&B’s restaurants include à la carte dining, quick service, catering, and special events. The company’s private dining and events division, Oliver & Bonacini Events and Catering, manages several large-scale event venues.

Oliver & Bonacini credits its success to developing a strong corporate culture where food, quality and service are valued above all else. With even further expansion ahead, Oliver & Bonacini’s food and service excellence standards remain the main focus of the company’s vision.

What's in it for you?

• Paid vacation, sick, and personal days
• Health, dental and vision benefits with enhanced mental health coverage
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group life & disability insurance
• 50% dining discount for all O&B for you and up to 3 guests
• RRSP matching
• Tuition reimbursement

Job Description

This role provides essential financial and accounting support for Oliver & Bonacini restaurants. The ideal candidate will bring a sharp eye for detail, strong analytical skills, and natural leadership qualities to ensure the accurate preparation and analysis of financial statements. 

• Prepare accurate, timely financial statements in accordance with the established schedule and IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards)
• Analyse monthly Profit and Loss Statements, and Balance Sheet for discrepancies and any other issues that should be brought to the Business Unit Accounting Manager’s attention.
• Responsible for all aspects of the month-end closing processes, including recording accruals, intercompany transfers, and preparing and adjusting journal entries.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance; investigate, analyze, and resolve discrepancies in accounts accordingly.
• Build relationships with restaurant managers and anticipate their reporting needs.
• Build relationships with hotel staff and coordinate relevant accounting process.
• Communicate daily with operational personnel to resolve discrepancies in accounts
• Prepare and distribute bi-weekly payroll gratuity reporting.
• Prepare and post sales for multiple restaurants and/or events venue.
• Reconcile credit card and gift card payments recorded to actual payments received.
• Create customer invoices for events and verify with the sales team.
• Create and verify charges between restaurant and hotel company, or other affiliated parties.
• Manage accounts receivables of each entity and reconcile weekly to the subledger/general ledger.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of practical accounting experience.
• Professional accounting designation or enrollment in a professional program to achieve the designation.
• Previous experience in a hospitality environment is an asset.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics NAV, other relevant platform (such as Tripleseat, Silverware) is an asset.
• Self-starter, flexible, and able to work independently.
• Detail-oriented with proven organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
• Ability to work from our offices at Yonge & Eglinton in Toronto, ON, 4 days/week

Additional Information

Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000

AI Disclosure
To ensure a fair and efficient recruitment process, some aspects of candidate screening may be conducted using AI software. All assessments and outcomes are reviewed by our hiring team to provide thoughtful, personalized consideration. We are committed to transparency and respect, ensuring a welcoming experience for every candidate.

Accessibility & Accommodation
Oliver & Bonacini is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require accommodation or support during any stage of the hiring process, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met in a respectful and timely manner.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We value and embrace diversity in all forms and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Our recruitment practices are designed to ensure fairness, equity, and opportunity for every candidate.