accounting controller

ACQBUILT; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

ACQBUILT in Edmonton, AB is seeking an experienced accountant to manage financial reporting, compliance, and tax planning for the organization. The role requires CPA designation and experience with accounting software and ERP systems.

You will train staff, prepare statements and reports, and provide financial advice to leadership. The position is permanent full-time with a salary range of CAD 100,000 to CAD 125,000 per year, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• CPA designation is required for this role.
• Experience with accounting software and ERP systems is expected.
• Familiarity with tax planning and financial reporting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, set up and administer accounting systems
• Train staff
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
• Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
• Prepare reports and audit findings
• Make recommendations concerning cash management, insurance coverage, investment planning, retirement and estate planning
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices
• Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting and internal control procedure
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records
• Analyze financial documents and reports
• Examine accounting records
• Provide financial, business and tax advice

Education

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Certified Management Accountants (CMA) - level 1

Certified Management Accountants (CMA) - level 2

Tools

Accounting software

Internet

MS Excel

ERP software

TaxPrep

Job description

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Job details

• Location Edmonton , AB T6B 3S8
• Salary 100,000 to 125,000 annually (To be negotiated) / 40 to 50 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Plan, set up and administer accounting systems
• Train staff
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
• Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
• Prepare reports and audit findings
• Make recommendations concerning cash management, insurance coverage, investment planning, retirement and estate planning
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices
• Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting and internal control procedure
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records
• Analyze financial documents and reports
• Examine accounting records
• Provide financial, business and tax advice

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Management Accountants (CMA) - level 1
• Certified Management Accountants (CMA) - level 2

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• Internet
• MS Excel
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• TaxPrep

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Disability benefits
• Paramedical services coverage

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

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