Staff Accountant II
Are you looking for an opportunity to utilize your accounting expertise in a team-oriented, high growth environment? Do you have a passion for people and the numbers, with excellent attention to detail and yet the ability to “see the bigger financial picture”? We are an operational accounting company looking for the BEST. Our employees enjoy exciting and growth-oriented finance-based careers supporting some of Alberta's most dynamic businesses.
Those that are resourceful, hardworking, people-oriented, with a commitment to excellence, who can THRIVE in an unstructured environment and are willing to roll up their sleeves/jump in to ensure the client’s needs are met or exceeded are best suited to this position. Your participation in a high performance team is required to provide full-cycle accounting, month-end, year-end, financial reporting and other detailed accounting services to a wide variety of clients spanning many different industries.
Job Responsibilities:
- Preparing monthly accounting adjustments, year-end accounting packages, preparing and analyzing financial statements and all full cycle accounting functions;
- Accounts receivable and accounts payable coordination, financial accounting and reporting, project/labour costing and operational reporting, payroll & benefits support etc.;
- Able to function with minimal supervision while achieving deadlines through strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities;
- Customer Service experience and “sensitivity” to handle dynamic client relationships;
- Timely review and analysis of monthly production package(s) to ensure prompt delivery to customer, meeting senior managements’ reporting deadlines; and
- Identify, investigate and document explanation(s) for variances.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years accounting experience, including preparing month-end financial statements and thriving in an operational accounting capacity.
- Minimum 1 years’ experience in full cycle and year-end financial reporting.
- Excellent oral and written English required.
- Valid Alberta Driver's License & Vehicle Insurance.
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Accounting or related discipline is an asset.
Requirements:
- Highly accountable.
- Articulate, excellent oral and written English.
- Advanced computer skills including MS Office (Excel and Word) and QuickBooks/QuickBooks Online and be comfortable learning and implementing new apps and technology.
- High level of communication skills and ability to interact with clients, team members and government agencies.
- Experience in preparing monthly accounting adjustments, year-end accounting packages and preparing and analyzing financial statements is required, and more.
- • Effective problem solving and investigative skills, critical thinking, and consistent, high level attention to detail is essential to be successful in this position.
Position Specifics:
- Permanent full-time position, however part-time options would be considered.
- 40 hours per week;
- Location of work: a combination of travel to local clients’ offices &/or remote work as well as working at our corporate head office at 11630 Kingsway Ave NW; and
- Salary negotiable based on level of skill, experience and education.
We provide prompt, accurate service and a professional approach to meeting and anticipating Business by Numbers’ clients’ accounting needs. If you would like to be considered for this permanent, full-time career opportunity, please submit BOTH your cover letter and detailed resume.
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
How To Apply
Please send us your detailed resume and include a cover letter that describes your most important career accomplishment to date, to [email protected]