Accountant

West Edmonton Mall Property Inc. (West Edmonton Mall and Fantasyland Hotel); Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week program

Job summary

West Edmonton Mall Property Inc. in Edmonton, AB, is seeking a full-time Accountant to support the complete accounting cycle, month-end close, GL, and budgeting processes. The role offers broad exposure to financial reporting and cash management, with opportunities for professional growth.

You will collaborate with department managers to monitor budgets, analyze variances, and ensure compliance with internal controls while assisting with capital accounting and special projects.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of progressive accounting experience including GL, reconciliations, month-end reporting, and variance analysis.
• CPA designation or active progress toward CPA designation is an asset.
• Experience guiding or supervising accounting staff is an asset.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience with computerized accounting workflows or ERP systems.
• Experience with MRI, Nexus, or similar systems is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support the full accounting cycle for multiple business units, including month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting.
• Review balance sheet and income statement accounts; investigate anomalies and ensure adjustments are completed.
• Monitor budgets with department managers and follow up on outstanding items; escalate as needed.
• Prepare monthly budget-to-actual analysis and investigate significant variances with managers.
• Assist with annual budgets, forecasts, cash flow information, and other financial analyses.
• Prepare and review recurring accounting working papers, journal entries, reconciliations, and management reports.
• Provide oversight to Accounts Payable, review payment batches and vendor changes; ensure compliance with controls.
• Review and approve invoices and payment batches; improve AP processes and workflows.
• Provide guidance and training to accounting staff; participate in system implementations and process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma or degree in accounting/finance

CPA designation (asset)

Tools

Excel

MRI

Nexus

ERP systems

Job description

The Accountant supports the full accounting cycle and offers an excellent opportunity to gain broad, hands-on accounting experience and continue developing professionally. The role is involved in month-end reporting, general ledger and balance sheet review, budgeting, variance analysis, cash management, capital accounting, and Accounts Payable support. With exposure to a wide range of accounting functions, processes, and financial reporting activities, this position provides strong opportunities to expand your skills, take on increasing responsibility, and grow within the organization.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the full accounting cycle for various business units, including month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, reclassifications, and financial reporting.
• Review and reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts, investigate unusual items, and ensure required adjustments are completed.
• Work with department managers to monitor compliance with approved budgets and established accounting procedures, follow up on outstanding items, and escalate exceptions when required
• Prepare and analyze monthly budget-to-actual results, investigate significant variances, and follow up with department managers as required.
• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, cash flow information, and other financial analysis.
• Prepare and review recurring accounting working papers, journal entries, reconciliations, and management reports.
• Assist with weekly cash-position reporting and banking-related accounting matters.
• Provide oversight and support to the Accounts Payable team, including reviewing payment batches, vendor banking changes, and payment-processing issues.
• Review and approve invoices and payment batches in accordance with established approval limits and internal controls.
• Support the maintenance and improvement of Accounts Payable processes, systems, workflows, and procedures.
• Provide guidance, training, and backup support to accounting staff.
• Assist with accounting for capital assets.
• Participate in accounting system implementations, testing, automation, and other process-improvement initiatives.
• Provide accounting support for special projects and other responsibilities as required.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of a diploma or degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Three to five years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger accounting, reconciliations, month-end reporting, and variance analysis.
• A CPA designation, or active progress toward a CPA designation, is considered an asset.
• Previous experience providing guidance or oversight to accounting staff is considered an asset.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience with computerized accounting, workflow, or ERP systems.
• Experience with MRI, Nexus, or similar accounting and invoice workflow systems is considered an asset.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate issues and follow them through to resolution.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deadlines, investigate and resolve routine accounting issues, and determine when matters should be escalated.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with department managers, explain financial information clearly, and follow up professionally on outstanding items.
• A process-improvement mindset and willingness to learn, document, and improve accounting procedures.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• This is a full-time on-site position that is required to work Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.
• This position is eligible for participation in our 4-day work week program.
• This is a salaried position that will depend on experience and qualifications.
• Must be able to pass a basic security clearance.