Senior Accountant
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 3 – 6 years of relevant experience in public and / or corporate accounting.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
The Senior Accountant will contribute to the accounting team's core functions, which may include fixed asset accounting, lease accounting, financial report analysis, account reconciliations, journal entry preparation, and other related duties, with specific focus areas assigned based on team needs and specialization.
The compensation for this position will be commensurate with education or work experience.
What You'll Be Doing
What You'll Get In Return
The compensation for this position will be commensurate with education or work experience.
What You'll Be Doing
- Reviews and analyzes financial reports monthly, providing insights on variances and trends.
- Owns key components of the month-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and pre-close reviews, with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.
- Prepares accurate and timely account reconciliations during the month-end closing process.
- Performs data analysis as requested; develop and present ad hoc reports in support of various business processes.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred; equivalent professional experience accepted.
- CPA or CPA eligibility is strongly preferred.
- 3 – 6 years of relevant experience in public and / or corporate accounting.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office, including Excel. Familiar with ERP systems.
- Ability to adapt to and learn new software.
- Proficient communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are vital to the role.
- Strong foundation in accounting principles, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.
- Good problem-solving skills and the ability to make the necessary decisions to move forward with the work at hand.
What You'll Get In Return
- Generous salary and bonus program(s)
- Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan with Employer Matching Contributions
- Attractive Vacation Programs
- Inclusive Group Life Insurance
- Supportive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Rewarding Employee Referral Program
- Valuable Employee Training Program(s)
More about this job
Responsibilities
Reviews monthly financial reports and analyzes variances and trends, while preparing ad hoc analyses and reports to support business processes. Owns key month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and pre-close reviews, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred, though equivalent professional experience is accepted; CPA certification or eligibility is strongly preferred. The role seeks 3–6 years of relevant public or corporate accounting experience, strong accounting and month-end close knowledge, advanced Microsoft Office skills, ERP familiarity, and effective communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Analysis
- Variance Analysis
- Month-End Close
- Journal Entries
- Accruals
- Account Reconciliations
- Fixed Asset Accounting
- Lease Accounting
- Data Analysis
- Ad Hoc Reporting
- Accounting Principles
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP Systems
- Problem-Solving
- Communication
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan With Employer Matching Contributions
- Vacation Programs
- Group Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Training Programs
- Bonus Program
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Data & Analytics
Keywords
- Accounting
- Finance
- Public Accounting
- Corporate Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Report Analysis
- Variance Analysis
- Month-End Close
- Journal Entries
- Accruals
- Account Reconciliations
- Pre-Close Reviews
- Fixed Asset Accounting
- Lease Accounting
- Data Analysis
- Ad Hoc Reports
- Accounting Principles
- CPA
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP Systems
- Problem-Solving
- Organizational Skills
- Communication Skills