General Accountant

Join the Finance team and help build a culture that delivers on the promise we make to our members – feel welcome, feel comfortable and feel healthy. We’re not looking for just average because we’re not your average club. That’s because our goal is to be recognized as North America’s premiere affordable luxury fitness brand. With that goal in mind, it all starts with you!

This role plays an integral role in the day-to-day operation of the company’s finance department. Our General Accounts are involved with all aspects of accounting including cash management, bank reconciliations, fixed asset accounting, account reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, internal reporting and year-end audits. Supporting our team is also crucial and using your analytical skills to provide ad hoc financial analysis, support the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting process.

To be successful, a General Account has a strong ability to solve problems, flexible to change, a team player, willing to handle all support requests with courtesy and professionalism.

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Role:

The General Accountant role is responsible for performing daily accounting duties, including monitoring cash balances, posting journal entries, reconciling accounts, and preparing financial analyses. This position owns the monthly close process for assigned areas and prepares internal and external financial reports, as well as other management and analytical reports. The incumbent maintains full ownership of assigned account reconciliations, demonstrating a deep understanding of underlying transactions and the key drivers of period-over-period balance changes. Responsibilities also include preparing audit working papers, liaising with external auditors, and contributing to the streamlining of the year-end audit process.

In addition, the General Accountant prepares EFT and wire transfers in strict compliance with electronic payment policies, monitors cash flow, and ensures compliance with bank requirements, including the preparation of weekly cash flow forecasts. Acting as a key finance liaison to club locations, the role supports accurate and timely cash reconciliations and other accounting activities. The position also supports business units by calculating sales bonuses, commissions, and personal trainer compensation, providing timely inputs to the payroll team. The incumbent assists with special projects as assigned and ensures compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and financial policies.

The salary range for this role is set to $70,000 - $80,000/annum.

The posting is for an existing, currently open position.

The compensation will be determined based on experience, skills set, education and training, and other organizational needs.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will hold a post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or Economics. An accounting designation such as CPA, CA, CMA, or CGA (or an equivalent), or active pursuit of a professional designation, is preferred. The ideal candidate will have 3–5+ years of experience in accounting or finance, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. They must be able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Experience in the retail or fitness industry is considered an asset.

Perks

We offer a competitive total compensation package that includes competitive wages, complimentary membership and ongoing training to help ensure you are always learning.

Since 1997, we’ve built the foundation of Movati Athletic on our 5 Core Values: Care , Commitment , Authenticity , Diversity and Work Ethic . Over the next several years, we plan to do the same. Our promise at Movati is to help you feel welcome , feel comfortable , and feel healthy .

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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