Accountant

Jayman BUILT; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible health and dental coverage

RRSP matching program

Continuing education & training

Growth and career advancement

Employee discounts

Social Club events

On-site gym & parking

Job summary

Jayman BUILT in Calgary is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to manage accounting and financial reporting across Corporate, Investment, and construction/operating divisions. CPA designation or progress toward it is preferred, with a focus on accuracy and proactive multitasking in a collaborative team.

The role emphasizes month-end close, multi-entity reporting, and support for audits, budgeting, and IT system changes, in a dynamic real estate environment.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of accounting experience, preferably in project accounting, real estate, or investment environments
• CPA designation or active pursuit of CPA
• Strong sense of urgency with a collaborative mindset
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• High motivation, accountability and ownership
• Proactive approach with strong multitasking capabilities
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Results-driven with strong relationship management and negotiation skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial statements, forecasts, and management reports in a multi-entity environment
• Perform accounting for corporations, joint ventures, and limited partnerships
• Compile and present monthly financial analyses to support management decisions
• Complete reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Track and analyze job-level costs
• Review and investigate overhead variances
• Support year-end audits and tax preparation
• Assist with quarterly reforecasts and annual budgeting
• Contribute to IT system implementations and conversions

Skills

Strong communication

Advanced Excel

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Ownership

Education

CPA designation or pursuing CPA

Tools

Microsoft Office - Excel

Job description

Builder of the year 28 times. Picture a career with us.

Jayman BUILT, one of Alberta’s top home builders, currently has an opening for a full-time Accountantinat our Calgary location.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accountant to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for accounting and financial reporting across Corporate, Investment, and long-term asset construction and operating divisions. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in project, construction, or investment accounting, as well as those actively pursuing their CPA designation.

A day in the life:

• Prepare month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial statements, forecasts, and management reports within a multi-entity environment
• Perform accounting for various legal structures, including corporations, joint ventures, and limited partnerships
• Compile and present monthly financial analyses to support management decision-making
• Complete reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Track and analyze job-level costs
• Review and investigate divisional and corporate overhead variances
• Support year-end audit processes and tax preparation activities
• Assist with quarterly reforecasting and annual budgeting
• Contribute to IT system implementations and conversions

What you will bring to the table:

• 3-7 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in project accounting, real estate, or investment environments
• CPA designation or active pursuit of CPA certification
• Strong sense of urgency with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel
• High level of motivation, accountability, and ownership
• Proactive approach with strong multitasking capabilities
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Results-driven with strong relationship management and negotiation skills

As a 2025 Best Managed Company, we will provide you with:

• Competitive compensation and incentive program
• Flexible health and dental coverage
• Employee matching group RRSP program
• Continuing education is a focus at Jayman, and you have the opportunity to participate in annual customized education & training
• Opportunity for growth and career advancement
• Employee Discounts
• Social Club events
• On-site gym & parking

For the last 45 years, Jayman BUILT has been proud to be one of Alberta’s top home builders. Join the award-winning team and contribute to our exceptional track record.