Accountant

McMillan-McGee Corp.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental technology firm in Calgary is looking for a motivated Accountant to manage accounts payable and financial processes. This role offers opportunities for growth and collaboration within teams. The ideal candidate will have a business degree focused on accounting and at least two years of relevant experience. Proficiency in accounting software like QuickBooks and MS Excel is essential, along with strong communication and analytical skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

2 weeks vacation

Matching RRSP contribution

Health benefit plan

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounts payable and payments automation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, project-based environment.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on process efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Record vendor invoices and manage accounts payable inbox.
• Collaborate to integrate bid costing data with job costing.
• Compile and analyze monthly job profitability reports.
• Support ongoing automation in financial processes.

Skills

Strong proficiency in MS Excel

Experience with QuickBooks Desktop

Good analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication abilities

Education

University degree in business with accounting focus

Minimum two years of related accounting experience

Tools

Odoo

Acumatica

Job description

About Us

McMillan-McGee Corp (Mc²) is a Calgary-based environmental technology firm engaged in the business of thermal soil and groundwater remediation across North America and worldwide. Mc² is the inventor of ET-DSP and IT-DSP, which are both globally recognized, patented thermal technologies for soil and groundwater remediation. Mc²’s environmental remediation projects involve heating the subsurface to volatilize contaminants so that they can be removed and properly disposed of.

About the Role

We are seeking a self-motivated, forward-thinking, energetic Accountant to join our dynamic team. This role reports to the Controller and is critical in accounts payable, payments and automation of these processes. You will work closely with the Controller and Accounting Assistant to ensure the controls over payables and payments are performed and efficiencies in the process are implemented. This position has room for career growth in accounting alongside the growth of the Company.

Key Responsibilities

• Record vendor invoices & manage accounts payable inbox
• Work with the estimating and accounting teams to integrate bid costing data with job costing in the accounting/ERP system for seamless tracking and reporting.
• Process payments
• Compile and analyze monthly job profitability reports, including net income and key performance metrics across active projects.
• Reconciliation of credit cards with receipts
• Collaborate with project engineers to monitor and compare actual project costs against budgets, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions.
• Credit applications
• Complete new vendor credit applications.
• Reconcile vendor statements
• Leverage data tools to develop dashboards and reports that drive decision-making across project and executive teams.
• System & Process Improvement
• Support ongoing automation in financial processes, particularly in accounts payable, payments processes.
• Support Accounting, Admin, and all departments
• Provide day-to-day functions to support all departments and groups as needed.

Qualifications

Education or Experience

University degree, preferably in business with a focus in accounting and/or

Minimum two years related accounting experience, with a preference for experience in the construction, environmental services, or heavy industry sectors.

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in MS Excel and MS Teams
• Experience with QuickBooks Desktop, Odoo, Acumatica, or similar ERP/accounting systems
• High level of general technology fluency and adaptability with new software tools

Other Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and process efficiency
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, project-based environment

Compensation

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Vacation 2 weeks
• Matching RRSP contribution up to 5% of gross pay
• Health benefit plan plus health spending account
• A supportive work environment with a collaborative team and the opportunity to work in multiple departments

How to apply

If you are a highly motivated and detailed-oriented professional with a passion for financial accounting/management and the desire to contribute to a company committed to environmental sustainability, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume, along with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience to: [e-mail]. Kindly mention “Accountant - Calgary” in the subject line of your email.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Note: McMillan-McGee Corp. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.