Accounting Specialist

Weldco-Beales MFG Alberta Ltd; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule options

Competitive pay and benefits package

Employee Assistance Program

Company Pension Plan with 3% company-m

Education and apprenticeship support

Job summary

Weldco-Beales Manufacturing Alberta Ltd. is seeking an Accounting Specialist to support bank reconciliations, journal entries, depreciation, and AP/AR activities. You will interact with business units to resolve discrepancies and assist month-end close.

Reporting to the Corporate Controller, you will ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policy while supporting internal/external audits and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in accounting or related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and month-end close processes.
• Proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite) and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time management skills with multiple deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Pursuing or holding CPA or similar designation is a plus.
• Experience with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations with proper supporting documentation.
• Prepare and post general journal entries, including accruals and adjustments.
• Process fixed asset depreciation on a recurring schedule.
• Assist AP with invoices, vendor inquiries, and payments.
• Assist AR with invoicing, cash application, and collections support.
• Maintain organized documentation for reconciliations and entries.
• Monitor discrepancies and work with units to resolve them.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Independent and collaborative work

AP/AR exposure

Multitasking

Education

Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

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.

Just a Quick Heads-Up!

To help us keep things moving and make sure we give every application a fair look, we may use a little help from AI during the initial resume screening process. It’s just a tool to help us match your experience with the role. No AI is making big decisions in this very human-centric process!

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.