Intermediate Accountant, Revenue and Receivables

REV; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

REV Engineering is seeking an Intermediate Accountant to own the accounts receivable cycle, support revenue recognition, and assist with month-end close. The role offers development toward broader financial accounting responsibilities within a Calgary-based finance team.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of accounting experience, ASPE knowledge, and proficiency in NAV and Excel. CPA pursuit is an asset, with strong communication skills and team collaboration expected.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years progressive accounting experience, AR and month-end exposure required.
• Strong understanding of ASPE revenue recognition principles.

Responsibilities

• Own full AR cycle: invoicing, collections, cash receipts.
• Assist with revenue cut-off and deferred revenue schedules.
• Reconcile AR subledger to GL monthly and resolve discrepancies.
• Support month-end close, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
• Document AR and revenue processes; identify ERP improvements.

Skills

AR

Month-end close

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Post-secondary accounting degree

Tools

Microsoft NAV

Jet Reports

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Position Overview

Working directly with the Controller, the Intermediate Accountant, Revenue & Receivables owns REV’s accounts receivable and revenue accounting, from customer invoicing and collections through to revenue recognition and month-end reporting. The role begins with full ownership of Accounts Receivable and is designed to grow, with structured development, into broader financial accounting responsibilities including deferred revenue, month-end close and financial reporting. The ideal candidate is earlier in their accounting career and motivated to grow into a larger role within the Finance team, taking on additional financial accounting and reporting responsibilities over time. REV supports the ongoing professional development of its team members, including those interested in pursuing an accounting designation.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full accounts receivable cycle, including creating invoices in the ERP system, ensuring timely collection of outstanding amounts, and processing all types of customer payments.
• Assist the controller with performing credit and reference checks for new customers.
• Maintain the AR aging, lead follow-up on overdue accounts, and report on collections and cash receipts to support cash flow forecasting.
• Reconcile the AR subledger to the general ledger monthly and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare revenue cut-off and deferred revenue schedules, working with Project Managers to align revenue recognition with project progress and billing.
• Prepare period ending accruals.
• Prepare bank and balance sheet accounts reconciliations.
• Maintain fixed asset tracking.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reporting, including preparation of balance sheet and income statement schedules and budget-to-actual variance analysis.
• Analyze revenue, project margins, costs and financial commitments to support forecasting and management reporting.
• Support year-end requirements and the external review engagement, including preparation of working papers.
• Document AR and revenue processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and automation within the ERP system.
• Provide backup coverage for other accounting functions to ensure continuity during absences.
• Complete other ad hoc reporting and analysis as required.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned by your manager to ensure REV’s goals and objectives are met.
• Performs all duties so as to meet the responsibilities listed in REV’s Safety and Human Resources Policy Manual.
• Performs duties according to REV’s quality system procedures and work instructions.

Qualifications

• 2 - 4 years’ progressive accounting experience, including accounts receivable and exposure to month-end close and general ledger reconciliations is required.
• A post-secondary degree or diploma in accounting, finance or a related field from an accredited Canadian institution is required.
• A CPA or other professional accounting designation, or progress toward one, is considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE), including revenue recognition principles.
• Previous experience working with an ERP system, and knowledge of Microsoft NAV is an asset.
• Experience with project-based revenue recognition, ideally in an engineering, manufacturing or construction environment, is considered an asset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ability to work in Excel at an intermediate to advanced level.
• Knowledge of Jet Reports is considered an asset.
• Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail to ensure accuracy in all work.
• Enthusiastic, energetic and self-motivated.
• Demonstrated interest in growing into broader financial accounting and reporting responsibilities.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills, with the ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.

Start Date

2 – 4 weeks

Location

5616 – 80 Ave SE, Calgary, AB

Duration

Full-time, Permanent

Application Closing Date

Will remain open until suitable candidate is found.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

REV Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment for all employees.

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.