Corporate Accountant

Pason; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data management company in Calgary is looking for a Corporate Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting and month-end close processes. The ideal candidate must have a CPA designation (or in progress), a strong knowledge of IFRS, and 4–6 years of experience in accounting. The role offers competitive compensation and extended health benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages

Extended health benefits

Work life balance

Health & wellness support

Opportunities to give back

Great vacation time

Employee & family events

Qualifications

• CPA designation (CA, CMA, or CGA) preferred or in progress.
• Minimum 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience in a corporate accounting environment.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and practical application in a business environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close activities and prepare journal entries.
• Prepare and review monthly bank reconciliations across multiple accounts.
• Develop and maintain supporting schedules for key accounts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal and communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Microsoft Business Central

Job description

Pason is the leading global provider of specialized data management systems for land-based and offshore rigs worldwide. Our rental solutions, which include data acquisition, well-site reporting, remote communications, and web-based information management, enable collaboration between the rig and the office.

Pason’s energized and focused work environment empowers each team member to push the envelope of traditional thinking to create new solutions to old problems. We place considerable focus on a culture that nurtures imagination in an atmosphere where people are free to perform to their fullest potential in an open and friendly environment.

The Role

The Corporate Accountant will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting and month-end close processes, ensuring the accuracy of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules. This role will also provide analysis and insight into results to support internal reporting and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review month-end close activities, including preparation and posting of journal entries.
• Prepare and review monthly bank reconciliations across multiple accounts.
• Prepare and reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain supporting schedules for accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, intercompany balances, and other key accounts.
• Support preparation of internal financial reports, variance analyses, and management reporting packages.
• Assist with audit samples and financial statement note preparation as required.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS accounting standards and internal accounting policies.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls over financial reporting and assist with audit requests.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, FP&A, and other departments to ensure proper recording of transactions.
• Assist with ad hoc projects, analysis, and system improvements as needed.

Qualifications

• CPA designation (CA, CMA, or CGA) preferred or in progress.
• Minimum 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a corporate accounting environment.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and practical application in a business environment.
• Demonstrated experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and journal entry preparation.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft Business Central) considered an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

Perks And Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Extended health benefits
• Work life balance
• Health & wellness support
• Opportunities to give back
• Great vacation time
• Employee & family events

Any offer of employment is conditional on the completion of positive and satisfactory background checks, which may include, proof that you are legally entitled to work in Canada, verification of educational background, a drug and alcohol test (for safety sensitive positions) and criminal background checks.