Junior Accountant

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Corporate Accountant to join their team in Calgary. The successful candidate will be directly involved in the consolidation process, elimination entries, financial statements, regulatory documents, and some operational accounting items. Additionally, the candidate will provide guidance to other members of the accounting team and take ownership of various processes to find improvements and efficiencies.

Your success will be defined by your ability to :

• Positively contribute to the team culture and provide guidance to other team members as needed.
• Prepare and record transactions and journal entries.
• Proactively prepare for month-end and quarter-end financial reporting requirements.
• Communicate with auditors as needed and monitor and perform controls.
• Oversee and take ownership of the accounting process for payroll items in Canada.
• Assist in closing the general ledger, including corporate month-end entries and intercompany entries.
• Review and reconcile accounts monthly as necessary.
• Assist with the analysis and preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages and financials.
• Directly oversee the consolidation process, including elimination entries, and ensure accuracy and completeness of final consolidated numbers.
• Prepare analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts comparing prior months and to any budget or forecast numbers as necessary.
• Take a leading role in the preparation of financial statements and related financial documents.
• Be directly involved to ensure accuracy of all financial-related regulatory compliance items.
• Provide support to operations and supply chain.
• Support corporate finance with required schedules and requests.
• Assist with preparation of schedules and coordination with the external auditors.
• Development and completion of month-end reconciliations and ad-hoc journals as necessary.

Your strengths include :

• Bachelor’s degree and a Chartered Professional Accountant designation.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of IFRS accounting principles and experience with Microsoft Business Central will be an asset.
• Highly skilled in Excel, with strong knowledge of other MS products (Word, Teams, PowerPoint, etc.).