Fixed Assets & Capital Accountant

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

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage fixed assets and financial reporting for its Canadian and U.S. operations. The role involves financial assessments, depreciation calculations, and compliance with IFRS. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience with SAP. This position is based in Calgary, Alberta, offering a dynamic work environment where you can influence financial strategies and support operational growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with a focus on Equipment / Fleet.
• Experience in construction or related industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments of current fleet in terms of financial performance.
• Drive the month end close processes including journal entries.
• Prepare HST, GST, PST, QST returns and their reconciliation.

Skills

Analytical

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP

BPC

Business Objects

Job description

Under the direction of the Finance Director, the Accountant, Fixed Assets & Capital will be responsible for supporting our existing Canadian operations and our expanding U.S. operations. The candidate will play a critical role in ensuring accurate financial reporting for both jurisdictions and will have experience in managing fixed assets across multiple entities and currencies. This position is located in Calgary, Alberta .

Key Responsibilities

• Complete assessments of current fleet in terms of financial performance, overall profitability, and net utilization.
• Maintain and reconcile asset subledgers for multiple legal entities including assets under construction.
• Calculate and process depreciation expenses.
• Capital continuity reporting to capture all additions, transfers and disposals and Long-term debt reconciliations.
• Tracking actual CAPEX vs budget. Assist in preparing forecasting (costs, utilization, overheads, etc.).
• Monitor and report on equipment charge out rates.
• Leverage SAP equipment module to provide standard asset reporting and cost reports.
• With the assistance of our tax group, advise on taxation impacts from acquisition, sale, or transfer of equipment in Canada and the United States.
• Participate in annual CAPEX process by organizing and managing all asset requests.
• Benchmarking of assets across all sectors of Aecon.
• Periodic Asset impairment tests.
• Drive the month end close processes (preparation of journal entries, elimination entries, recurring entries, and accruals).
• Review monthly / quarterly deliverables from internal projects or business units.
• Intercompany reconciliation, confirmation of intercompany balances and coordination of transactions.
• Preparation of monthly management report deliverables.
• Assist with internal and external audit activities.
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and / or financial statement notes.
• Research IFRS as needed to ensure established Aecon policies and procedures are compliant with IFRS.
• Assist with annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes as needed.
• Liaise with other Aecon departments as required incl Treasury.
• Maintain respect, effective communication and relationships with management and staff of all levels.
• Prepare HST, GST, PST, QST returns, filing and their reconciliation.
• Account analysis and preparation of working papers and schedules.
• Ad-hoc reporting as required.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• 5+ years of experience with a focus on Equipment / Fleet, may be pursuing CPA designation or equivalent.
• Experience in construction or related industry is preferred.
• Experience with SAP, BPC and Business Objects is valued.
• Progressive experience that indicates strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence without specific authority.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.