Accountant-Olds, AB-Westview Co-op

Valleyview Co-op; Olds; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Employer-contributed pension plan

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Valleyview Co-op in Olds, Canada is seeking a full-time Accountant to perform general accounting tasks, including financial reporting and budgeting. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Business or Accounting and a CPA designation or in-process certification. Key responsibilities include journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting budget analysis.

This position is pivotal in maintaining financial integrity and supporting community initiatives through responsible financial management. Join a collaborative team that values integrity, teamwork, and community engagement.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Experience in retail/petroleum accounting is a benefit.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and demands.

Responsibilities

• Perform general accounting functions and prepare financial reports.
• Calculate, file, and process all required corporate remittances.
• Provide guidance and training to accounting students.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Full-cycle accounting

Education

University Degree in Business or Accounting

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or enrollment

Tools

JD Edwards accounting system

Job description

Who we are:

Co-op does business differently. As a co‑operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our Brand to life, visit us at www.westviewco-op.crs.

What you’ll do:

Under the guidance and leadership of the Senior Accountant, this role is responsible for performing general accounting functions, including the analysis and preparation of financial reports and statements. Key responsibilities include the preparation of journal entries/ledgers, fixed asset and inventory accounting, budgeting, cost accounting, reconciliation, and financial statement consolidation. The position also supports general accounting practices by providing an independent, objective assessment of governance, risk management processes, and the internal control structure.

The ideal candidate will evaluate and assess the co‑operative's controls, processes, and procedures while working across multiple areas of accounting based on evolving business needs. In addition, the candidate will develop an understanding of policies and procedures, offering valuable input into accounting processes.

• Maintain internal control such as general ledger records, including journal entries, posting bank reconciliations, cost finding and managing related bank fund transfer transactions.
• Conduct monthly reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze monthly and quarterly financial management reports.
• Provide support for budgeting and forecasting analysis.
• Prepare financial statements and examine accounting records.
• Assist all business units with financial matters.
• Calculate, file, and process all required corporate remittances.
• Provide guidance and training to accounting students.
• Understand and adhere to Westview Co‑op’s Health and Safety Program while promoting a culture of safety.
• Provide world‑class service to Members and Guests, aligning with our brand expectations and the "You're at Home Here" motto.
• Undertake other projects and assignments as required.

This position requires a Class 5 Driver’s License for travel across our trading area.

Why it matters:

Our Team provides a range of products and services to support our member‑owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together.

Who you are:

We are seeking a positive, collaborative, and motivated individual with a strong drive to learn. Successful candidates will possess the following qualifications and skills:

• A relevant University Degree, preferably in Business or Accounting.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or enrollment in the CPA program.
• 1–5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and demands.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with a commitment to producing high‑quality work.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet precise deadlines.
• Results‑oriented, always striving for excellence.
• Alignment with our core values of Integrity, Teamwork and Community.
• Experience with full‑cycle accounting, including direct participation in month‑end and year‑end activities, financial analysis and reporting, and budgeting (experience in retail/petroleum accounting is a benefit).
• Familiarity with JD Edwards accounting systems is an asset.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with intermediate skills in other Microsoft Office programs.

This is a full‑time position for 40 hours per week.

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer‑contributed pension plan with eligibility based on established criteria. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

At Co‑op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.