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Accounting controller

  • AB, Canada
  • Edmonton, AB, Canada

Full-time

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Job type
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Experience: 5 years or more
Working hours
40 to 50 hours per week
Posting language
English
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Original job description

  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week
  • Education: Bachelor's degree
  • Experience: 5 years or more

Tasks

  • Plan, set up and administer accounting systems
  • Supervise staff
  • Train staff
  • Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
  • Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
  • Prepare reports and audit findings
  • Make recommendations concerning cash management, insurance coverage, investment planning, retirement and estate planning
  • Prepare financial statements and reports
  • Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices
  • Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting and internal control procedure
  • Prepare income tax returns from accounting records
  • Analyze financial documents and reports
  • Examine accounting records
  • Provide financial, business and tax advice

Supervision

  • 3-4 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
  • Certified Management Accountants (CMA) - level 1
  • Certified Management Accountants (CMA) - level 2

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Accounting software
  • Internet
  • MS Excel
  • Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
  • TaxPrep

Area of specialization

  • Accounting

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail
  • Large workload

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Employment terms options

  • Day

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits
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Responsibilities

Plan and administer accounting systems, supervise and train staff, and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. Prepare financial statements, reports, tax returns, and audit findings, and advise on financial matters and improvements to accounting systems and management practices.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and at least five years of experience are specified. The posting lists CPA and CMA certifications or courses, accounting software and ERP knowledge, and the ability to supervise a team of three to four people.

Skills

  • Accounting Systems Administration
  • Staff Supervision
  • Staff Training
  • Financial Reporting
  • Accounting Standards Compliance
  • Internal Controls
  • Cost Accounting
  • Tax Preparation
  • Cash Management
  • Financial Analysis
  • Business Advisory
  • Accounting Software
  • Enterprise Resource Planning Software
  • Microsoft Excel
  • TaxPrep

Benefits

  • Dental Plan
  • Disability Benefits
  • Health Care Plan
  • Paramedical Services Coverage
  • Vision Care Benefits

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Categories

  • Finance & Accounting
  • Management & Leadership
  • Construction

Keywords

  • Accounting
  • Accounting Systems
  • Financial Statements
  • Financial Reporting
  • Accounting Standards
  • Internal Controls
  • Cost Accounting
  • Income Tax Returns
  • Audit Findings
  • Cash Management
  • Investment Planning
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Retirement Planning
  • Estate Planning
  • Business Advice
  • Tax Advice
  • CPA
  • CMA
  • Accounting Software
  • Enterprise Resource Planning
  • Microsoft Excel
  • TaxPrep
  • Staff Supervision
  • Construction

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