Operations Specialist

Lehigh Hanson; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aggregates is seeking an Operations Specialist in Calgary. This role involves operational analysis, financial reporting, and administrative support within a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have a background in accounting or business administration and strong analytical skills. Join a team that values sustainability and innovation in the construction materials industry.

Benefits

Highly competitive benefits programs

Pension plan with matching Company contributions

Qualifications

• Accounting experience in month-end reporting and journal entry preparation.
• Exposure to financial accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Provide month end cost of sales reporting and reconciliation.
• Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual operations forecasts.
• Support payroll functions and manage Purchase Orders.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Degree or Diploma in Accounting or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Kronos

Job description

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.

Heidelberg Materials is looking for a qualified Operations Specialist at our Calgary, AB aggregates operations, reporting to the Mine Manager. This position is responsible for providing operational analysis related to cost, financial performance and operational efficiency at a local level for the aggregates operation in Calgary and Cochrane. This position will be the central point of contact for the reporting of financial information to the accounting and payroll departments.

What You'll Get To Do :

Provide month end cost of sales reporting including reconciliation of raw materials purchases, inventory and production along with supporting backup information for journal entry

Verify financial statement accuracy, generate and maintain Essbase reporting to be used in financial statement and business performance analysis

Assist management in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual operations forecasts and operating plans

Extensive use of Aggregates Dashboard to track KPIs and generate efficiency reporting for operations, sales / marketing and management

Generate specialized financial reporting as required

Maintain the Purchase Order Tracker, issue Purchase Orders and track the monthly spend

Submit and process invoices into MAP

Support all payroll functions including time tracking, input and status changes for the plant hourly workforce

Vacation tracking for salaried and hourly employees

Tracking and coordinating local light duty fleet

Support administration of hiring and onboarding processes for hourly employees

Assist in various ad hoc projects including AFE and Post Investment Reviews (PIRs) analysis

General Administrative Duties including but not limited to :

Supplies / Ordering / Delivery

Manage site communications including postings and bulletins

Meeting & Event Planning

Other administrative duties as required

What We Are Looking For :

Degree or Diploma in Accounting or Business Administration, or equivalent experience

Accounting experience in the areas of month-end reporting, income statement comprehension and journal entry preparation

Exposure to financial accounting software

Proficient in Microsoft software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Other software experience would be considered an asset (SAP, Kronos)

Excellent organizational and analysis skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Desire to understand the commercial, technical, and financial aspects of the business and how they relate to each other

What We Have To Offer :

Highly competitive benefits programs

Pension plan with matching Company contributions and RRSP options

• Role operates in an aggregates environment both inside the office and sometimes outside with moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, humidity, elevated noise levels, and dusty conditions.

Our pre-employment process includes reference checks, a medical, and a criminal record check.