Senior Accountant

LaPrairie Group of Companies; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

LaPrairie Group of Companies is hiring a Senior Accountant in Calgary, Alberta. The successful candidate will manage month-end and year-end account reconciliations, handle payroll, and administer equipment records. Candidates should have 4-5 years of experience, a diploma in finance/accounting, and strong skills in MS Excel. The role is full-time in the office, with no remote options. The company is one of Canada's largest mobile-crane firms, offering a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 4 - 5 years of related experience required.
• Experience in the heavy equipment industry is a definite asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end and year-end account variances and reconciliations.
• Responsible for all payroll related analysis and journal entries.
• Prepare and file monthly PST for all provinces.

Skills

Financial analysis

Payroll management

Communication

Organizational skills

Advanced MS Excel

Education

College or university diploma/degree in finance or accounting

CPA designation

Tools

MS Excel

Explorer accounting software

Job description

LaPrairie Crane, a member of LaPrairie Group of Companies, is hiring a Senior Accountant to join its team at its office in Calgary, Alberta.

LaPrairie Crane is one of Canada’s largest independent mobile-crane companies with fleet capabilities ranging from 5 – 600 tons, including all terrain, boom truck, carry deck, crawler, hydraulic truck, rough terrain, and tower cranes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end and year-end account variances and reconciliations.
• Maintenance RO review and related JE posting.
• Responsible for all payroll related analysis, reconciliations and journal entries.
• Review, prepare and file monthly PST including self assessing PST of equipment (leased and owned) for all provinces.
• Set up all recurring equipment JE’s.
• Review and produce operational job cost summaries weekly.
• Participate in weekly job cost meetings with Regional District Managers.
• Review and produce equipment revenue and cost report summaries monthly.
• Administration of equipment and assets, including the setup of new equipment and the maintenance of records in Explorer.
• Administration and processing of vehicle and equipment registrations (ICBC, Alberta, SK, MPI and Prorate).
• Assist in annual corporate asset insurance renewal process.
• Handle asset/ equipment requests from operations & maintenance.
• Prepare and maintain intercompany equipment rental agreements.
• Obtain approvals for monthly equipment rentals for accounts payable.
• Oversee the Intermediate Accountant.
• Perform other related accounting duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• 4 - 5 years of related experience.
• A college or university diploma/degree, majoring in finance or accounting.
• CPA designation would be an asset.
• Experience within the heavy equipment industry is a definite asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel and Outlook.
• Previous experience with Explorer accounting software would be an asset.

This is an in-office role in downtown Calgary. Remote working options are not being offered.