Operations Accountant

ATCO Structures & Logistics Ltd; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashcor Technologies, a subsidiary of ATCO, is seeking an Operations Accountant to support financial operations in Canada and the USA. The role involves full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, and project accounting, requiring strong analytical and communication skills. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation and five years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flex benefits

Tuition assistance program

Training and mentorship programs

Charitable donation matching

Qualifications

• Five years of accounting experience including full-cycle accounting.
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Responsibilities

• Full cycle accounting to support operations; financial accounting, analysis, reporting.
• Prepare monthly gross margin, expense, and unit pricing analysis.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Data Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Undergraduate degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting

Professional Canadian accounting designation (CPA)

Tools

Oracle

Salesforce

Excel

Job description

Why Work Here?

Ashcor Technologies Ltd., a subsidiary of ATCO, is the largest independent marketer of fly ash in Western Canada. Ashcor is adding to its dynamic team as it expands its reclaimed ash management business in Canada and the United States. We are committed to excellence in all aspects of our operations, and as such we are looking for a skilled Operations Accountant to join us on this journey.

About the Role:

The Operations Accountant plays a key role in supporting the financial operations of Ashcor’s Canadian and USA based facilities. This includes full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and analysis. The role also supports project accounting and acts as a liaison with internal teams such as accounts payable, receivable, and procurement.

What You Get to Do:

• Full cycle accounting to support Ashcor’s operations; financial accounting, analysis, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Record all transactions, adjusting entries and perform reconciliations
• Understand and maintain inventory accounts (spare parts and finished goods)
• Assist in payables processing, including requisitions, coding, receipt and tracking of invoices with and without purchase orders, and related project impacts
• Coordinate with Accounting and Logistics Coordinators regarding accuracy of monthly ash delivery records and related carrier and customer invoicing impacts
• Understand and communicate financial operations of the facility
• Prepare monthly gross margin, expense, and unit pricing analysis
• Prepare monthly operations cost report and statistical analysis
• Respond to queries and liaise with ATCO Common Groups (Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams)
• Assess existing processes and make recommendations for improvement
• Provide scheduled and ad hoc reporting; participate in special accounting projects
• Provide enhancement and system support for Salesforce
• Assist in the AR process including performing: invoice runs, generating manual invoices, updating AR templates and coordinating updates with Salesforce team
• Upload yearly business plan forecast and budgets to Oracle

What You Bring:

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or related discipline
• Five years of accounting experience, including full-cycle accounting, project accounting, monthly accounting/reporting/analysis, monthly and annual budget/forecasting
• A professional Canadian accounting designation (CPA)
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to local sites, for periods up to a day at a time is a necessity; total travel time required expected to be rare, <10%
• Knowledge and experience with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Experience with Oracle, or similar ERP
• Strong Excel and data management skills
• Ability to use independent and sound judgment in responding to internal and external customers
• Effectively prioritize and be able to work under challenging deadlines while still emulating a strong customer service orientation, maintaining attention to detail and performing at a high level of accuracy
• Excellent analytical skills
• Desire to improve processes, learn new tasks, and grow with the business
• Effective communication skills - verbal and written; tailored for multiple levels of the organization
• Flexibility to travel and hours of work that maximizes necessary site support
• Requirement for periodic extension beyond normal work hours to achieve critical deadlines
• Salesforce experience is an asset
• Previous experience in the construction industry is an asset

What We Offer:

• A culture based on caring, integrity, agility, collaboration, and striving for excellence
• Competitive compensation
• Flex benefits
• Tuition assistance program
• Training and mentorship programs
• Charitable donation matching

We would like to thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Ashcor Technologies is part of ATCO Ltd. ATCO delivers inspired solutions for a better world. We are a diversified global corporation with investments in the essential services of Structures & Logistics, Utilities, Energy Infrastructure, Retail Energy, Transportation and Commercial Real Estate. Learn more about how we build communities, energize industries, and deliver customer-focused solutions like no other company in the world at www.atco.com. ATCO is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Visit our website for more information.

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