Fortius Sport & Health is an integrated athlete development centre strengthened through philanthropy and focused on optimizing athlete performance for life. Situated in Burnaby, B.C., we are home to a state-of-the-art training centre, FIFA-standard turf pitch, NBA/FIBA/collegiate lined gymnasium, sport science lab, sport medicine institute, 50-room lodge and a chef-inspired bistro. Our integrated team of sport medicine and science practitioners share their complementary expertise to deliver precise, customized treatment and training plans for athletes of all ages and abilities, under one roof. Learn more at www.fortiussport.com

Learn more at www.fortiussport.com.

Our Vision:
A sport culture strengthened by athletes achieving their full potential and realizing the life-long benefits of sport.

Our Mission:
Fortius Sport & Health is an integrated athlete development centre strengthened through philanthropy and focused on optimizing athlete performance for life.

Our Client Service Mandate:
To provide consistently excellent client experience at Fortius Sport & Health.

How we will do this:
We will work collaboratively and strive to foster the team work essential to supporting the integrated care model at Fortius Sport & Health.

Role Summary

This is a contract assignment from May 2017 to November 2017 (approximately).

Reporting to the Controller, the Accounting Assistant is responsible for providing full cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable, and GL accounts reconciliation. The Staff Accountant will contribute to the Finance Team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders, vendor invoices and employees’ expense claims on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy and procedures;
• Enter invoices in accounting system for payments ensuring correct approval, coding and matching, process cheque runs;
• Reconcile credit card transactions and vendor statements and coordinate with vendors regarding invoicing, payment inquiries and account issues;
• Prepare monthly vendor accruals;
• Prepare Accounts Payable cash flow forecasts;
• Maintains financial security by following internal accounting controls.
• Other duties may be assigned as required

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in Accounts Payable or the accounting field
• Post-secondary diploma or certificate in accounting or finance, preferred
• Excellent organization, time-management, and computer skills (including strong excel skills) are essential
• Extremely high degree of attention to detail and accuracy of output.

As a member of our Fortius Institute team, individuals must consistently demonstrate the following:
• Delivery of an exceptional client service experience alongside Institute colleagues
• Commitment to the principles of integration, collaboration and innovation
• Focused on continuous professional development and maintaining expert knowledge in the field
• Embodiment of a philosophy of professionalism, excellence, health and wellness at all times
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Capacity to use time and resources effectively and efficiently
• Dedicated orientation towards results
• Ability to work in a diverse, fast-paced and dynamic environment

PRIVACY & CONFIDENTIALITY

We appreciate your interest in Fortius Sport & Health and we will review your application as soon possible. Please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  As part of our professional commitment to privacy, all candidate information will be kept in the strictest of confidence. 

All successful candidates will be subject to background check, including criminal and education verification.