Accounting Specialist

Weldco-Beales Manufacturing Group; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shorter work weeks

Competitive pay & benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Plan with 3% company match

Education support incl EI top-up

Safe work environment

Job summary

Weldco-Beales Manufacturing is seeking an Accounting Specialist to support core accounting functions, including bank reconciliations, journal entries, and depreciation. You will collaborate with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable to ensure accurate financial records and timely month-end close.

The ideal candidate holds a accounting-related diploma or degree, is proficient with QuickBooks/Sage/NetSuite and Excel, and is pursuing a CPA or related designation.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Understanding of month-end close and general accounting principles.
• Familiarity with AP/AR processes and internal controls.
• Experience with common accounting software and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations with proper documentation.
• Prepare and post general journal entries including accruals.
• Process fixed asset depreciation according to schedule.
• Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities.
• Assist with month-end close and internal/audit requests.
• Maintain organized supporting documentation.

Skills

Bank Reconciliations

Journal Entries

Depreciation

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Excel

CPA (pursuing)

Education

Diploma/degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

NetSuite

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Your professional future matters. At Weldco-Beales Manufacturing, we care as much about your future as we do about our own. That’s why we’re always: Searching for top talent; Striving for new heights; and succeeding in creating a dynamic work environment. Everything you bring to the table, we want it. We want to watch you grow and thrive alongside WBM.

Who Are We?

In operation for 80 years, Weldco-Beales Manufacturing is proudly a 100% Inuvialuit-owned company. We put three things ahead of all else: our people, our quality, and our safety. We produce heavy equipment attachments for construction, forestry, mining, scrap recycling, and resource industries throughout Canada, the USA, and internationally. Joining our team means committing to excellence, while receiving industry-leading employee experience. We’ll stand behind you as you strive for success and promote the ideals of WBM.

Who Are You?

Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Accounting Specialist contributes to the accuracy and reliability of the company’s financial records by supporting key accounting processes. This role performs a range of core accounting functions, including bank and balance sheet reconciliations, general journal entries, and depreciation processing, while also providing support to the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams. This role supports accurate financial transaction processing by working closely with business units to identify and resolve discrepancies, with a primary focus on Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

What you will do:

• Perform monthly bank account reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
• Complete balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring all accounts are accurately supported and documented
• Prepare and post general journal entries, including accruals, adjustments, and correcting entries
• Process fixed asset depreciation on a recurring schedule, ensuring calculations and postings are accurate
• Assist the Accounts Payable team as needed, including invoice processing, vendor inquiries, and payment support
• Assist the Accounts Receivable team as needed, including invoicing, cash application, and collections support
• Maintain organized supporting documentation for all reconciliations and journal entries in accordance with company policy
• Monitor, Identify and communicate discrepancies, unusual account activity, and work with business units to resolve, with guidance from Controller
• Support month-end and year-end close processes as required
• Assist with internal and external audit requests, providing documentation as needed.
• Other accounting duties, as required.
• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or equivalent relevant accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and month-end close processes.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite, or similar) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Working towards or holding a professional accounting designation (e.g., CPA)
• Prior exposure to both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions

Bonus Round!

Our employees are the lifeblood of WBM. We offer the following benefits to help you be the best version of yourself:

• Multiple schedule options with shorter work weeks
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Pension Plan with 3% company matching
• Education and apprenticeship support including EI top-up payments
• A workplace the prides itself on safety, cleanliness, respect, and results.

Rewards:

• Monthly incentive program with monetary rewards
• Service awards in 5-year increments
• Company/team events
• Employee referral bonus program
• Personal growth
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision care benefits

Vacancy Status:

This position is currently vacant and available for immediate hire.

Due to safety considerations and the physically demanding nature of the role, successful candidates will undergo a pre-employment medical evaluation upon hiring. Passing the Level 1 fitness test on your first attempt is a bona fide occupational requirement (BFOR).

Real people are still very much part of every step, especially when it comes to interviews and final decisions. If you ever have questions or need any kind of accommodation along the way, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re happy to help!

Weldco Companies is a subsidiary of IDC (Inuvialuit Development Corporation) and is 100% Inuvialuit owned. Weldco provides Employment and Career Development opportunities for its beneficiaries and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, Weldco’s goal is for our employees to be as diverse as our products. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require accommodation at any point throughout this process we will work with you to meet your needs.

Applications for this position may be kept on file for twelve months and may be considered for future positions within Weldco or IDC. Your interest in Weldco is appreciated. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.