Senior Staff Accountant POST NUMBER: 449494
Our client is a company engaged in the fabrication, construction and distribution sectors of the steel industry. They are looking for a Senior Staff Accountant to join their team!
Why Work Here
- Strong compensation package
- Good work life balance with reasonable working hours
- Opportunities for growth beyond this role and promotion
- Full medical and dental benefits
About the Opportunity
- Manage full-cycle accounting operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking, payroll, intercompany, fixed assets, and financial reporting
- Manage the month-end and year-end close process for associated companies, including preparation/ review of journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations and all related working papers/ supporting schedules
- Responsible for timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, reports, and regulatory/ statutory filings to external agencies/ authorities in compliance with ASPE and industry standards
- Support Controller and GM on preparing monthly commentary and analysis to group and head office
- Lead financial processes in support of client project execution, which includes but is not limited to project setup, maintenance, invoicing, project reporting and project closure
- Collaborate with cross-functional project team and provide guidance, oversight and follow up on any project billing or costing discrepancies as needed; ensure no leakage on billable job costs
- Support and augment project staff, provide earned value analysis and report on estimate/ as-sold to actual; challenging assumptions/ status quo, ensure adherence to contract terms and conditions; identify change order/ margin enhancement opportunities
- Monitor customer A/R, customer credit limit and exposure management, reporting on cash collections, escalating problem accounts to relevant stakeholders as per company policy and drive resolution
- Provide coverage for payroll, A/P and any other accounting duties among team as necessary; support, cross-train with and cover extended accounting team as required
- Mentor project, clerical and administrative staff, providing guidance, oversight, training, and foster continuous improvement mindset and support professional development
- Responsible for the periodic review and update of various allocation rates for indirects and overheads
- Support implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity
- Recommend process improvements to streamline workflows and optimize resource utilization
- Contribute and develop means to track new and strategic information to assist with decision making; support with assessing and presenting underlying performance of the business.
- Collaborate with Controller, GM and VP Finance to support various business objectives and strategic initiatives
- Any other tasks or projects under the direction of Controller, GM, VP Finance and senior management
- 2-4 years of experience in full cycle accounting
- Manufacturing / Construction industry experience
- 1 years experience in project accounting, job costing, or a similar role
- CPA or CPA in progress.
$90,000 - $100,000/year
How to Apply
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You must currently reside within the Greater Edmonton Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.
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