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Intermediate Accountant

  • Calgary, AB, Canada

Full-time

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5+ years of accounting experience with exposure to month-end close, financial reporting, and general ledger reconciliations.
Posting language
English
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Original job description

We are partnering with a well-established and growing organization to identify an experienced Intermediate Accountant to join their finance team. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of monthly accounting activities, support financial reporting processes, and contribute to the ongoing success of a multi-entity or client-focused accounting environment. This is a full-time opportunity located in Downtown Calgary.

Your Success Will Be Defined By Your Ability To

  • Coordinate monthly accounting activities and support the month-end close process for a portfolio of business units, entities, or clients.
  • Prepare journal entries, accruals, prepaid adjustments, depreciation entries, and account reconciliations while maintaining accurate supporting documentation.
  • Produce financial statements, reporting packages, and supporting schedules, including analysis of significant variances and financial trends.
  • Assist with annual financial reporting requirements, audits, reviews, budget preparation, and compliance-related activities.
  • Support cash management processes and maintain the integrity of financial records and internal controls.
  • Contribute to process improvements, reporting enhancements, and various accounting projects as required.
  • Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure reporting deadlines and business objectives are achieved.

Your strengths include:

  • 5+ years of accounting experience with exposure to month-end close, financial reporting, and general ledger reconciliations.
  • Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting principles and financial statement preparation.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience working within accounting software environments. Experience with cloud-based ERP or accounting systems is considered an asset.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet recurring deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, coupled with a professional and collaborative approach.

If you are interested in this role and meet the above criteria, please click the "Apply" button to send your resume directly to Shae Nesselbeck.

Recruitment Partners Inc. is an Alberta-based, Alberta-focused recruitment firm. We are dedicated to building long-term relationships while securing top talent for Alberta's best employers. At the heart of our efforts is a collaborative, consultative approach. We are proud of our team of consultants, who come with practical business experience, a strong network of professional contacts, and are focused on what is best for both clients and candidates. We will facilitate the best fit between client and candidate. This means reduced turnover, enhanced employee engagement, increased productivity, customer satisfaction, and more.

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Responsibilities

Coordinate monthly accounting activities and month-end close for a portfolio of business units, entities, or clients, including journal entries, accruals, adjustments, and reconciliations. Prepare financial statements and reporting packages, support audits and budgets, maintain cash management and internal controls, and contribute to process improvements and accounting projects.

Requirements

Requires 5+ years of accounting experience, post-secondary education in accounting, finance, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience), and a strong understanding of full-cycle accounting and financial statement preparation. Candidates should have advanced Excel proficiency, accounting software experience, strong analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage deadlines independently and communicate effectively.

Skills

  • Month-End Close
  • Full-Cycle Accounting
  • Journal Entries
  • Account Reconciliations
  • Financial Reporting
  • Variance Analysis
  • Audit Support
  • Budget Preparation
  • Cash Management
  • Internal Controls
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Accounting Software
  • Cloud-Based ERP Systems
  • Analytical Skills
  • Attention to Detail

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Hiring contact

Shae Nesselbeck

Categories

  • Finance & Accounting

Keywords

  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Month-End Close
  • General Ledger
  • Journal Entries
  • Accruals
  • Prepaid Adjustments
  • Depreciation Entries
  • Account Reconciliations
  • Financial Statements
  • Reporting Packages
  • Variance Analysis
  • Financial Trends
  • Annual Financial Reporting
  • Audits
  • Reviews
  • Budget Preparation
  • Compliance
  • Cash Management
  • Internal Controls
  • Process Improvement
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Accounting Software
  • Cloud-Based ERP
  • Multi-Entity Accounting

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