Intermediate Accountant

Jobtailor; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Canada is seeking an experienced accountant to manage full-cycle accounting, perform month-end close, and assist external accountants with statements and papers.

The role emphasizes GAAP compliance, variance analysis, and collaboration with operations to improve processes and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in full-cycle accounting.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate to advanced MS Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar software is an asset.
• Willingness to work evenings or weekends as required by deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze general ledger accounts including balance sheets, income statements, and reconciliations.
• Participate in month-end and year-end closing processes with journal entries and financial reporting.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and working papers for external accountants.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian GAAP.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies or variances in financial data.
• Contribute to financial analysis including variance analysis.
• Collaborate with team members and departments to resolve accounting issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and efficiency.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Dynamics 365 BC (asset)

Evenings/weekends flexibility

Tools

Dynamics 365 Business Central

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze general ledger accounts including balance sheets, income statements, and account reconciliations.
• Participate in month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries and financial reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and working papers for external accountants.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies or variances in financial data.
• Contribute to financial analysis including variance analysis.
• Collaborate with team members and operational departments to resolve accounting-related issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and support operational efficiency.
• Other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Demonstrated proficiency in full-cycle accounting, with increasing levels of responsibility over time.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar accounting software is an asset.
• Willingness to work evenings or weekends as required by deadlines.

Core Competencies

Proficient in full-cycle accounting and financial reporting, with a strong focus on compliance with Canadian GAAP and the ability to analyze financial data for discrepancies and variances. Demonstrates excellent communication skills and the capacity to collaborate effectively with team members and operational departments.