Accounting Technician, Fixed Assets

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Your Opportunity

An opportunity exists for an Accounting Technician with strong multi-tasking, interpersonal, and organizational skills. As a key member of the Financial Services team and a business partner with operations, the Accounting Technician will provide financial expertise in the day-to-day operations of financial reporting, adding value to the company. This hybrid opportunity is located in Edmonton, AB.

Your Key Responsibilities

1. Managing the daily processing of fixed asset invoices, transfers, and disposals
2. Preparing monthly processes, including fixed asset journal entries
3. Performing the monthly closure of the fixed asset sub-ledger, including the depreciation interface to the general ledger
4. Reconciling the fixed assets general ledger to the sub-ledger accounts, ensuring assets are accurately stated and all reconciling items are substantiated
5. Preparing the monthly continuity schedule
6. Preparing supporting working papers for quarterly and year-end audit purposes
7. Ensuring key controls over Financial Reporting are met
8. Working with operational and financial managers on fixed asset queries, depreciation estimates, etc.
9. Assisting in the migration of fixed assets from acquisitions
10. Preparing other monthly balance sheet account reconciliations as needed
11. Assisting in the 5-day period-end close process
12. Assisting with the review and implementation of business process improvements
13. Assisting with testing updates and changes to financial systems
14. Maintaining process documentation
15. Performing various duties and projects as assigned

Your Capabilities and Credentials

1. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
2. Effective communication skills, including written and oral English language competency
3. Strong organizational skills to manage multiple competing priorities and firm deadlines
4. Attention to detail
5. Proactive attitude
6. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
7. Demonstrated maturity and ability to develop relationships with other department members and regional contacts

Education and Experience

1. Accounting Diploma or Degree and a minimum of one-year experience working in an accounting department
2. Experience with Blackline, Oracle, or other large enterprise systems is preferred
3. Working towards an accounting designation is preferred

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or may change at any time with or without notice.

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