Senior Accountant

LJ Welding Automation; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for training and career advancement

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

A global leader in welding automation is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee key accounting functions and ensure accurate financial reporting. This role demands strong analytical skills and provides opportunities for professional growth in a supportive work environment. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of full-cycle accounting experience and public practice audit experience. Join a team focused on advanced fabrications and contribute to innovative global projects.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of full-cycle accounting experience.
• 2–3 years of public practice audit experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Manage fixed asset accounting including CAPEX and disposals.
• Oversee inventory accounting for accuracy.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting experience

Public practice audit experience

Financial reporting knowledge

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

At LJ Welding Automation, we don’t just build machines — we shape the future of welding technology. As a global leader in welding automation, we design and manufacture innovative equipment engineered to perform in the most demanding environments and climates.

Our product lineup includes advanced welding positioners, pipe rollers, tank turning rolls, column & boom manipulators, and custom automation systems. These solutions power critical applications across industries such as aerospace, renewable energy, oil & gas, healthcare, and infrastructure manufacturing.

When you join LJ Welding Automation, you become part of a team driving some of the world’s most ambitious engineering efforts — from manufacturing rockets for space exploration to automating wind tower production and building robotic welding systems for medical technology.

We take pride in our work and are looking for driven, skilled individuals who are ready to grow and contribute to the advancement of automated fabrication.

About the Role

LJ Welding Automation is seeking a Senior Accountant (CPA) to join our Finance team. This role is responsible for overseeing key accounting functions, ensuring accurate and complete financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting the organization’s operational and financial objectives.

This position is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who is detail-oriented, analytical, and able to work independently while collaborating across departments in a fast-paced, manufacturing-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage fixed asset accounting, including capital expenditures (CAPEX), depreciation, and disposals
• Oversee inventory accounting, ensuring accuracy and proper valuation
• Handle intercompany transactions, including reconciliations and eliminations
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and supporting working papers
• Perform daily bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, and support the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal controls
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve accounting and reporting issues

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• 3–5 years of full-cycle accounting experience
• 2–3 years of public practice audit experience required
• Manufacturing industry experience is considered an asset
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, reconciliations, and general ledger accounting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify discrepancies

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Supportive and growth-oriented work environment
• Opportunities for training and career advancement
• Collaborative and inclusive team culture
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative, global projects

What We’re Looking For

• A motivated and analytical accounting professional
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills
• A proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement
• Someone who thrives in a dynamic and evolving environment

Ready to Apply?

If you’re looking for a professional accounting role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment — where your expertise, organization, and attention to detail make a real impact — we want to hear from you.