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Located in the heart of Calgary, this permanent Intermediate Accountant position is designed for a proactive professional who thrives in an open-office, collaborative engineering environment. As a medium-sized firm, our client values team members who take initiative to improve existing workflows rather than just following a checklist. This role is a central pillar within the finance & accounting department, requiring a candidate who can move seamlessly between high-level analysis and hands-on transactional accuracy. As an Intermediate Accountant in the finance & accounting sector, you will be responsible for the integrity of the firm’s financial data. This is an on-site role where your finance & accounting expertise will be utilized daily as you navigate complex project costs and ensure that the company’s financial health is meticulously documented and reported.
Job Responsibility:
Manage the complete full-cycle accounting process, ensuring all journal entries and ledgers are accurate and compliant with GAAP
Oversee complex inventory tracking and valuation, specifically as it relates to engineering equipment and project-based materials
Perform rigorous monthly and quarterly reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and intercompany transactions
Take the lead on the annual audit preparation, organizing all necessary work papers and serving as the primary liaison for external auditors
Utilize QuickBooks to generate detailed financial statements and departmental reports for the leadership team
Develop and maintain advanced Excel spreadsheets to track project variances, burn rates, and historical financial trends
Process accounts payable and receivable, ensuring that project-specific billing is executed on time and with high precision
Identify opportunities for process improvement within the finance & accounting cycle and implement solutions independently
Assist with the preparation of corporate tax filings and GST reporting for the Calgary office
Collaborate with engineering project leads to ensure all costs are correctly allocated to the appropriate cost centers
Requirements:
3 to 4 years of hands-on experience in a finance & accounting role, ideally within engineering or construction
Must be a "self-starter" who takes initiative to streamline finance & accounting tasks
Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks (Desktop or Online) for high-volume finance & accounting environments
Expert-level Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to build pivot tables, utilize VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and create complex macros
Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting principles, specifically within the engineering or project-based industry
Proven ability to manage inventory systems and conduct accurate stock reconciliations
Excellent analytical skills to identify and resolve discrepancies during the month-end close
High degree of initiative
the ability to work with minimal supervision in a medium-sized company setting
Professional communication skills to explain financial data to non-financial engineering staff
Strong organizational habits to manage the intense documentation requirements of an annual audit
What we offer:
Competitive base salary of $70,000 with a performance-based bonus of 5-10%
$1,200 annual Health Spending Account to support your well-being
Full RRSP Matching program to help secure your financial future
3 weeks of starting vacation and a flexible 8-hour workday schedule
Collaborative, open-concept office in Calgary that encourages team interaction
Opportunity to work for a stable, medium-sized company where your contributions are highly visible