Senior Accountant

Badger, Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee referrals

Training programs

Job summary

Badger, Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant in Calgary to support the accounting team's core functions, including fixed asset and lease accounting, financial report analysis, and month-end close activities.

You will prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and ad hoc reports, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery. CPA is preferred; 3–6 years of experience and strong Excel/ERP skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field; equivalent professional experience accepted.
• CPA or CPA eligibility strongly preferred.
• 3–6 years of relevant public or corporate accounting experience.
• Advanced MS Office skills, including Excel; familiar with ERP systems.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Solid grounding in accounting principles, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and analyzes financial reports monthly, providing insights on variances and trends.
• Owns key components of the month-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and pre-close reviews, with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepares accurate and timely account reconciliations during the month-end closing process.
• Performs data analysis as requested; develop and present ad hoc reports in support of various business processes.

Skills

Month-end close

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Data analysis

Excel

ERP systems

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA or CPA eligibility

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

The Senior Accountant will contribute to the accounting team's core functions, which may include fixed asset accounting, lease accounting, financial report analysis, account reconciliations, journal entry preparation, and other related duties, with specific focus areas assigned based on team needs and specialization.

The compensation for this position will be commensurate with education or work experience.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Reviews and analyzes financial reports monthly, providing insights on variances and trends.
• Owns key components of the month-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and pre-close reviews, with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepares accurate and timely account reconciliations during the month-end closing process.
• Performs data analysis as requested; develop and present ad hoc reports in support of various business processes.

What You'll Need for Success:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred; equivalent professional experience accepted.
• CPA or CPA eligibility is strongly preferred.
• 3 – 6 years of relevant experience in public and / or corporate accounting.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, including Excel. Familiar with ERP systems.
• Ability to adapt to and learn new software.
• Proficient communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are vital to the role.
• Strong foundation in accounting principles, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to make the necessary decisions to move forward with the work at hand.
  

What You'll Get In Return:

• Generous salary and bonus program(s)
• Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan with Employer Matching Contributions
• Attractive Vacation Programs
• Inclusive Group Life Insurance
• Supportive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Rewarding Employee Referral Program
• Valuable Employee Training Program(s)