Financial Analyst

Who We Are:

Alstar Group of Companies Ltd. has provided quality construction services to the oil and gas industry since 1969. Based in Calgary, with projects across Western Canada, we are leaders in turnkey new construction, maintenance, prefabrication, and modular construction services.

Who You Are:

Do you enjoy a challenging, fast-paced atmosphere where each day you will learn something new and different? Your technical, financial experience and analytical skills are exactly what we are seeking for our Financial Analyst role within our Finance Team. In an environment that is continually changing and improving, the Financial Analyst will strive to provide exceptional service and insight for our business units by being self-motivated, hands-on, detail-oriented, and a strong team player.

Here’s what we offer you:

• Competitive compensation
• Total Rewards Program 
• Extended health care plan including medical, dental, vision, and mental health services
• Three weeks of vacation annually.
• Group RRSP
• Group Life - AD&D - Critical Illness Insurance
• Paid safety orientations 
• Great company culture and environment 
• Areas to grow within the organization, opportunities for growth
• Recognition of achievements and contributions

What We're looking for from you - If this describes you, we'd love to meet!

• 4+ years of experience in Finance or Financial Analysis roles.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; or a minimum 2-year diploma in Administration, Accounting, or similar
  
• 1 to 2 years of experience in an oil and gas or construction environment
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with confidence
• Self-directed, able to set priorities and meet deadlines 
• High degree of competence, reliability, and sound professional judgement demonstrated in all aspects of work
• Intermediate to advanced skills with G Suite are an asset

Duties:

• Analyze the financial positions of the company, focusing on AR, AP, Payroll, and other key areas.
• Reconcile, review, and distribute monthly departmental cost reports.
• Perform revenue reconciliation to ensure accuracy in financial reporting and identify discrepancies.
• Perform general ledger activities, including processing journal entries, reconciliations, reclassifications, and accruals.
• Complete daily bank reconciliation and related reporting
• Aids in the preparation of month-end
• Maintains an accurate and complete trail of supporting documentation for all financial and bookkeeping activities.
• Assists with preparation for any audits or independent reviews with support from the Finance Department
  
• Leads the formulation, consolidation, and reporting of annual operating and capital budgets; prepares quarterly forecasts and forward-looking statements for senior management 
• Responsible for yearly audit by company auditors
• Sets direction, adheres to, and follows up on monthly, quarterly, and yearly reporting activities
• Reviews all balance sheet reconciliations, including continuity schedules
• Coordinates with the Accounting Supervisor for checking accuracy, data entries, and balances of all accounts and ledgers.
• Maintains a high level of proficiency and understanding of MS Office, G Suite, and data modelling in each. In particular, the use of Spreadsheet Server and the ERP application functions and data flow.
• Analyzes, reviews, and documents internal controls
• Adheres to monthly, quarterly, and yearly reporting timelines

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