Senior Accountant

RECRUITMENT PARTNERS INC.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Oil & Gas sector in Calgary is looking for a Senior Accountant to enhance their accounting team. The ideal candidate will manage financial reporting, joint venture oversight, and ensure tax compliance while fostering a positive work environment. This in-person role demands strong analytical skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in audit and strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for financial reporting, joint venture and general accounting.
• Assist with financial statements preparation and review.

Skills

Financial Management

Data Integrity

Stakeholder Collaboration

Process Improvement

Communication

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Qbyte FM

OpenInvoice

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our Oil & Gas client in Calgary is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their accounting team. A successful candidate will be responsible for financial reporting, joint venture and general accounting, tax compliance, and banking. This role will is at the client’s downtown office, working 100% in person.

Your success will be defined by your ability to :

• Financial Management / Treasury : Record cash transactions and reconcile bank accounts monthly.
• Data Integrity : Maintain master data in Qbyte FM and manage month-end processes.
• Joint Venture Oversight : Review joint venture billings, manage disputes, ensure accurate reporting.
• Accounts Payable : Code, sort, approve invoices in OpenInvoice; monitor timely approvals.
• Stakeholder Collaboration : Build relationships with stakeholders, vendors, team members.
• Process Improvement : Develop systems / processes, identify benchmarking opportunities.
• Team Engagement : Participate in meetings to evaluate requirements and optimize processes.
• Positive Work Environment : Foster a supportive environment for a high-performing team.
• Financial Reporting : Assist with financial statements preparation and review; support reporting processes.
• Peer Benchmarking : Conduct analysis to compare performance with industry peers; provide recommendations.

Your strengths include :

• Experience in audit and a strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (specifically Excel).
• Previous experience with Qbyte FM and OpenInvoice.
• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and a team player able to build relationships and work constructively with others to achieve business goals.
• Exemplary organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
• Detail oriented with the capability to work independently, take initiative, and effectively problem solve.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.