Senior Accountant

Magna IV Engineering, A Sunbelt Solomon Company; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their finance team in Edmonton. This role is vital for overseeing full-cycle accounting across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and reconciliations. The ideal candidate will possess a CPA designation and have a proactive approach to problem-solving. This position offers the chance to collaborate with various departments, contributing to strategic decisions that drive the company's success. Join a team committed to innovation and excellence in the financial sector, where your expertise will be valued and impactful.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

RRSP with company match

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience required.
• Proficient in financial reporting and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting and finance functions.
• Complete reconciliations and assist with audits.

Skills

CPA designation

Financial reporting

Reconciliations

ERP systems

Data analysis skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Education

CPA or equivalent

Tools

NetSuite

Power BI

Job description

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports to: Assistant Controller

Career Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Edmonton-based finance team. This role plays a critical part in overseeing full-cycle accounting and finance functions across multiple legal entities in Canada, the U.S., and Chile. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional departments to support strategic business decisions.

Key Accountabilities

1. Analyze and prepare full cycle accounting journal entries.
2. Act as month-end processing backup for other Maxima teams when necessary.
3. Complete reconciliations (including subledger detail) for balance sheet accounts and resolve or discuss reconciling items with management.
4. Assist with investigating income statement and balance sheet variances when necessary.
5. Maintain intercompany transactions as required and complete intercompany reconciliations.
6. Assist with preparing and providing audit backup as needed.
7. Ensure schedules for fixed assets/leases and depreciation are properly maintained in the ERP system along with corresponding tracking documents.
8. Work cross-functionally with other departments to ensure transactions contain proper segmentation and internal processes are accurately followed.
9. Responsible for the review and submission of sales tax in North America.
10. Complete a range of special projects as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• CPA designation or equivalent professional accounting certification (required)
• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience
• Experience with project-based accounting is an asset
• Proficient in financial reporting, reconciliations, and ERP systems (NetSuite is an asset)
• Familiarity with Power BI and/or strong data analysis skills a plus
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to travel occasionally (<5%) domestically and internationally
• Positive, proactive, and collaborative approach with a continuous improvement mindset

Company Overview

Backed by over 100 years of combined experience, Sunbelt Solomon offers an unmatched ability to provide comprehensive, configured solutions for utility, industrial, and commercial applications. Our engineering capabilities, safety, environmental qualifications, and dedication to delivering quality products have truly made the difference in keeping customers across a broad spectrum of industries powered and supported for the long haul. Sunbelt Solomon is a global company with brands across US, Canada, and Chile. Our teams include Trinity Power, Phasor, Valley Transformers, Titan Quality Power Services, Holland Industrial Services, Magna IV Engineering Inc., and Power Solutions Group LLC. These brands allow Sunbelt Solomon to offer a wide scope of product offerings, service capabilities, and industry expertise. We are committed to advancing the future of our organization and our industry.

Mission, Purpose, Vision & Core Values

Our mission, purpose, vision, and core values are developed through a thoughtful process that incorporates the principles of our family of companies and reflects our commitment to valuing our history and investing in our people, services, and products.

Mission: Through a culture of integrity, bold innovation, and customer-centricity, we create value for our partners and team members with safe and reliable electrical power solutions and services.

Purpose: To enhance the lives of our team members and partners through sustainable products and services in the communities we serve.

Vision: To be the leading provider of customized electrical power solutions and services.

Core Values

• People: The core of our success.
• Safety: It’s in our DNA.
• Strategic: We forge our own future.
• Sustainability: Industry leaders in power distribution lifecycle management.
• Performance: Delivering excellence at every opportunity.

Company Benefits

The organization offers a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package to employees working 20 hours or more per week, including medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, RRSP with company match, life insurance, disability, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Temp employees are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Pre-Employment Screening

Post-offer, candidates must complete a background check. Additional screenings such as drug tests, physicals, or respiratory fit tests may be required based on job responsibilities and location.