Executrade
Senior Accountant Calgary, AB
Senior Accountant
The Opportunity – Calgary
Our client is looking for a full-time Designated Senior Accountant. This opportunity has potential for growth and advancement. You will be a pillar in the organization supporting the Controller by coaching and mentoring other accounting staff and responding to direct management inquiries.
Key Account Responsibilities and Functions
- Responsible for the monthly closing and reporting cycle.
- Oversee all Accounts payable processes.
- File GST returns.
- Monitor, update, and report actuals against departmental budgets. Explanation of variances.
- Re-classification of costs to capitalization according to standard accounting procedures
- Assist with month, quarter, and year-end closing processes and financial reporting (full cycle accounting)
- Balance sheet reconciliations.
- Gross margin analysis.
- Debtor control.
- Banks accounting and cash flow.
- Responsible for tax compliance and audit functions.
- Assist with budget projections.
- Ability to import and manipulate data in Excel to create ad hoc reporting and analysis
Required Skills and Qualifications
- 5 + years of experience in a similar role.
- CPA designation required
- Public practice experience is an asset
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficient in MS Office.
- Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
- Personable and charismatic.