Intermediate Accountant (1-Year Term)
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Experience
- 2-4 years' accounting experience required.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
- CRS
- 16/10/2026
- Calgary, AB, Canada
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Intermediate Accountant to join our Finance team. This is a key position within the organization and an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who is interested in developing toward a future Controller role.
Reporting to and working closely with the Controller, the Intermediate Accountant will support the overall financial health of the business and play an important role in financial reporting, accounting operations, controls, budgeting, and continuous improvement. This is a 1-year contract with the possibility to convert to a permanent position.
Core Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Controller to support the overall financial health and performance of the company.
- Administer accounting operations in accordance with corporate policies, accounting standards, and applicable legal requirements.
- Manage general ledger and subledger reconciliations, asset accounting, and bank reconciliations.
- Oversee the flow of accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions to the general ledger.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
- Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, supporting schedules, and other accounting records.
- Maintain accurate financial information and records within Sage ERP.
- Prepare trial balances and support month-end and year-end close processes.
- Participate in internal and external financial audits and provide supporting documentation as required.
- Assist with annual budget preparation, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Support the review, development, and implementation of financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and financial systems.
- Provide additional financial analysis and support to management as required.
- Business Degree required.
- 2-4 years' accounting experience required.
- CPA certification is an asset.
- Knowledge of Sage/ QuickBooks Online is an asset.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel is preferred.
- Competitive total compensation package.
- Opportunity to work in a hybrid setting.
- Comprehensive health & dental benefits.
- Employee & family assistance program.
- Opportunity to work with a high-performing team.
- Collaborative, safety-first culture.
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Responsibilities
Support the Controller and manage accounting operations, including reconciliations, asset accounting, accounts payable and receivable, financial statements, and month- and year-end close. Assist with audits, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, internal controls, and improvements to accounting processes and systems.
Requirements
A business degree and 2–4 years of accounting experience are required; CPA certification is an asset. Knowledge of Sage or QuickBooks Online is an asset, and advanced Excel proficiency is preferred.
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- General Ledger Reconciliation
- Subledger Reconciliation
- Asset Accounting
- Bank Reconciliation
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Journal Entries
- Month-End Close
- Year-End Close
- Financial Auditing
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Financial Analysis
- Internal Controls
- Advanced Excel
Benefits
- Health and Dental Benefits
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Hybrid Work Opportunity
- Competitive Total Compensation
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- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Accounting
- Finance
- Controller
- Financial Reporting
- General Ledger
- Subledger
- Asset Accounting
- Bank Reconciliation
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Sage ERP
- QuickBooks Online
- Excel
- Journal Entries
- Trial Balance
- Month-End Close
- Year-End Close
- Financial Audits
- Budget Preparation
- Forecasting
- Financial Analysis
- Internal Controls
- Accounting Standards
- CPA
- Process Improvement
- Equipment Rental Services