Junior Financial Accountant - Gracorp

Graham; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Graham is seeking a Junior Financial Accountant to join their team in Calgary. In this role, you will provide vital accounting support, ensuring adherence to company policies and financial standards. This position offers opportunities for new graduates and those with up to three years of experience in finance, where you will engage in analyzing accounts, preparing financial statements, and managing transactional processes. Join a dynamic company with a rich history and take the first step in your accounting career.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in a related field required.
• 0-3 years experience in finance, open to new grads.
• Proficiency with ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze accounts and prepare journal entries.
• Support preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Manage transactional processes and account reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Deadline orientation

Basic financial analysis

Education

Degree or Diploma in Commerce / Business / Accounting

Tools

SAP

MS Office Suite

Job description

Gracorp is an experienced real estate developer that has evolved from a nearly century-old, established construction company, the Graham Group. We are passionate about transforming spaces and communities.

As a subsidiary of Graham Group, a dynamic construction solutions provider with a history of success dating back to 1926, Gracorp partners with a variety of landowners, developers and investment firms to deliver real estate investment opportunities to the marketplace, including, retail, hospitality and industrial to mixed use multi-family residential projects. Gracorp is currently involved in developing 10 projects in the Pacific North West of the United States and in Canada, totaling over $1.1 billion.

About the Role

Reporting to the Gracorp Finance Manager, the Junior Financial Accountant is responsible for providing accounting and transactional support for both Gracorp Properties LP and Gracorp Capital Advisors Ltd. (collectively, “Gracorp”) and all the funds and projects managed by Gracorp. The incumbent is accountable for ensuring that accounting processes and controls are being adhered to in accordance with company policies, and to ensure clear, accurate, consistent, and relevant financial information on a timely basis.

As a Junior Financial Accountant at Graham you will:

• Analyze accounts, prepare journal entries, and complete account reconciliations.
• Support the preparation financial statements, reports, and analyses.
• Complete transactional processes such as data entry, batch processing, and administration of relevant documentation.
• Prepare complete and accurate transactional deliverables in a timely manner and provide all necessary backup.
• Assist in the preparation of basic memos and presentations.
• Adhere to procedures, internal controls, and external financial accounting standards and policies.
• Manage less complex Open Item managed accounts.
• Support the full cycle of month, quarter and year end close processes in a timely manner.
• Perform billings and tracking of outstanding items across a portfolio of companies.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Degree or Diploma in Commerce / Business / Accounting or a related field.
• Working towards a recognized professional designation (CPA) is an asset.
• 0-3 years of experience in a financial or related role. Open to new grads.
• Experience working with full cycle accounting and tax processes is preferred.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Deadline oriented.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Good understanding of financial statements and ability to perform basic financial analysis.
• Proficiency using MS Office Suite.
• Experience working with ERP; SAP is preferred.

If this sounds like you, then Graham may be the right fit. Apply today.

Graham is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Graham does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.

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