General Accountant - CANA Limited

CANA Group of Companies; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CANA Group of Companies in Calgary is seeking a skilled General Accountant to join our Finance team. You will handle bank reconciliations, asset accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting for multiple business units.

Reporting to the Controller, you will work in a fast-paced environment, support audits and tax filings, maintain vendor data, and contribute to accurate and timely financial statements.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Pursuing a CPA designation is an asset.
• Progressive accounting experience is an asset.
• Strong understanding of ASPE, full-cycle accounting, and month-end close processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft office products.
• Experience with ERP systems (Vista experience considered an asset).
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Process daily cash receipts and cash clearing activities; prepare weekly cash reports and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare GST/PST returns and CRA remittances.
• Maintain the fixed asset register; depreciation and subledger reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly Fleet reporting package; analyze recoveries and costs; comment on variances.
• Maintain Fleet project setup and intercompany billings to recover fleet costs.
• Assist with month-end, quarterly, and year-end closes; accruals and GL reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly working papers and ensure accuracy per accounting standards.
• Assist with year-end audit prep and respond to external audit requests; support tax return prep.
• Maintain vendor master data and internal controls.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CPA designation pursuing (asset)

Tools

Excel

MS Office

ERP systems (Vista)

Job description

Who We Are

CANA has been a respected and trusted service provider in Alberta for over 80 years. Over those years, we have developed a reputation for delivering projects safely, on budget and on schedule. We provide quality design and construction strategies and solutions to our clients using a think-straight, talk-straight, do-it-right-once approach with no surprises. We’re known for some of the city’s most iconic buildings including the Saddledome, Taylor Family Digital Library, Bella Concert Hall at Mount Royal University, and the ATCO Commercial Centre. Come join a company where you can be involved in the next iconic project to help shape the Calgary skyline for the future. CANA Construction is part of an exciting, challenging, and evolving industry that offers a great foundation for a rewarding career. As leaders in the Construction Industry our resume includes a myriad of projects ranging from small facility renovations to commercial/industrial complexes, aviation hangars, recreation and sports facilities, educational institutions, and high-rise buildings.

The Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive General Accountant to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Controller, the successful candidate will be responsible for bank reconciliations, business unit financial reporting, fixed asset accounting, month-end close, account reconciliations, and administrative support. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process daily cash receipts and cash clearing activities, prepare weekly cash reports, monitor cash balances, and perform monthly bank reconciliation and investigations.
• Prepare and file government regulatory returns such as GST/PST returns and CRA remittances.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, including additions, disposals, depreciation, subledger reconciliations, and related analysis.
• Prepare the monthly reporting package for the Fleet department, analyze recoveries and costs, and provide commentary on operating results. Investigate variances against expected results and coordinate resolutions with the Fleet department and other stakeholders.
• Maintain Fleet project set up and perform intercompany billings to projects to recover fleet costs.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including accruals, amortization, general ledger account reconciliations, intercompany balance reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare monthly working papers and analyze account balances. Ensure financial information is accurate and compliant with accounting standards.
• Assist with year-end audit preparation and respond to external audit requests. Support corporate tax return preparation.
• Maintain vendor master data, including vendor setup, vendor maintenance, and verification, while ensuring supporting documentation and internal controls are maintained.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Pursuing a CPA designation, is an asset.
• Progressive accounting experience is an asset.
• Strong understanding of ASPE, full-cycle accounting, and month-end close processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft office products.
• Experience with ERP systems (Vista experience considered an asset).
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.