Senior Accountant

Badger Infrastructure Solutions; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary and bonus program(s)

Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision

Retirement Plan with Employer Matching

Attractive Vacation Programs

Inclusive Group Life Insurance

Employee EAP with health visits

Employee Referral Program

Employee Training Programs

Job summary

Badger Infrastructure Solutions is seeking a Senior Accountant in Calgary to contribute to core accounting functions, including month-end close, journals, reconciliations, and financial reporting. The role emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, and insightful variance analysis.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in accounting or related field, with CPA eligibility preferred and 3–6 years of public or corporate accounting experience.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong foundation in accounting principles, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to make necessary decisions.

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

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

CPA eligible or CPA

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

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)