Accounting Coordinator \"can\" (58388)

IR Pros; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie HVAC/R, an IR-Pros company, is seeking an experienced Accounting Coordinator to support daily accounting and financial operations from the Winnipeg office. You’ll work with Prairie HVAC/R leadership and IR-Pros finance, maintaining records, handling AP/AR, reconciliations, and month-end tasks.

This hands-on role requires strong organization, independence, and collaboration across the business to ensure Canadian tax obligations and regulatory requirements are met on time.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
• 3-4+ years of related accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Experience handling day-to-day accounting with minimal supervision.
• HVAC/R, industrial refrigeration, construction, or project-based accounting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare balance sheets, income statements, and other financial reports.
• Code invoices and ensure expenses are charged to appropriate accounts.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Reconcile bank accounts and payroll accounts.
• Assist with tax filings and remittances.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian and Manitoba tax requirements.

Skills

General accounting

Canadian tax knowledge

Cost accounting understanding

Excel skills

Accounting software experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Post-secondary education in Accounting/Finance

3-4+ years accounting experience

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Prairie HVACR - MB, Position Type: Full Time, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Any, Prairie HVAC/R is a well-established Winnipeg-based HVAC and refrigeration company and a proud member of the Industrial Refrigeration Pros (IR-Pros) family of companies.

IR-Pros is a growing organization providing industrial refrigeration, HVAC/R, mechanical, and related services across North America. As IR-Pros continues to expand its Canadian operations, Winnipeg serves as an important hub for our continued growth across Canada.

While Prairie HVAC/R is part of a larger organization, we have maintained the close-knit, team-oriented culture that has contributed to our success. We value employees as individuals and believe in a hands-on, collaborative environment where everyone contributes to the success of the team.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Accountantto support the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of Prairie HVAC/R and our Canadian business.

Based in our Winnipeg office, this role will work closely with Prairie HVAC/R leadership and the IR-Pros finance team. The Accounting Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable, completing reconciliations, assisting with month-end activities, and helping ensure Canadian tax and regulatory requirements are handled accurately and on time.

This is a hands-on role for someone who is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently while also collaborating with others across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare and assist with balance sheets, income statements, profit and loss reports, and other financial reports.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Code invoices and ensure expenses are charged to the appropriate accounts and cost centers.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Reconcile bank accounts, deposits, payroll accounts, customer accounts, and other financial accounts.
• Assist with customer account follow-up and collections.
• Prepare or assist with tax filings, remittances, and required financial documentation.
• Support compliance with applicable Canadian and Manitoba tax requirements, including GST, PST, payroll remittances, and other regulatory requirements.
• Assist with internal and external audits by gathering reports, account information, and supporting documentation.
• Work with department managers and leadership to provide financial information and support cost-control efforts.
• Support job costing and project-based accounting activities.
• Maintain knowledge of company accounting procedures, policies, and accounting software systems.
• Help identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and efficiency.
• Perform other related accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Education & Experience

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 3-4+ years of related accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Experience handling a variety of day-to-day accounting responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Experience with HVAC/R, industrial refrigeration, construction, mechanical services, job costing, or project-based accounting is an asset.
• Experience working in a growing or multi-location organization is a plus.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong understanding of general accounting and bookkeeping practices.
• Knowledge of Canadian accounting requirements and business taxation.
• Knowledge of Canadian and Manitoba tax requirements, including GST, PST, payroll remittances, and regulatory compliance.
• Understanding of cost accounting and job-costing principles is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong math, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience using accounting software.
• Ability to handle confidential financial and employee information professionally.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently.
• Dependable, approachable, and team-oriented.
• Willingness to support a variety of accounting and administrative needs as the business continues to grow.

Why Join Prairie HVAC/R & IR-Pros?

This is an opportunity to join an established Winnipeg operation while becoming part of a growing North American organization.

The Accounting Coordinator will play an important role in supporting Prairie HVAC/R's financial operations and helping ensure the Canadian business continues to run efficiently as IR-Pros expands its presence across Canada.

If you are an experienced accounting professional who enjoys variety, takes pride in accuracy, and likes being part of a collaborative team, we would like to hear from you.

Prairie HVAC/R is an IR-Pros company.