Senior Accountant - Fixed Assets

CHC Helicopters; Richmond; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Fixed Asset Accountant to oversee all aspects of accounting related to capital and expense projects. This role involves preparing financial reports, managing month-end processes, and ensuring compliance with both US GAAP and local GAAP. The ideal candidate will have over five years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and a detail-oriented mindset. Join a collaborative and innovative team dedicated to excellence in financial management and contribute to the success of dynamic projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience required.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present monthly Fixed Asset reports.
• Manage month-end close and compliance with accounting standards.
• Support internal audits and financial statement preparation.

Skills

Accounting Experience

Excel Proficiency

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Infor M3

Microsoft Office

Job description

CHC provides unmatched helicopter services that enable our customers to reach beyond – to work in remote and challenging destinations that limit others – and come home safely. We are dedicated to our purpose of getting our customers where they need to be, when they need to be there, anywhere in the world – safely and reliably. All you have to do is get on board!

At CHC, we pride ourselves on our values and culture :

Simplicity : Finding the most efficient way in everything we do

Agility : Moving quickly and decisively

Collaboration : Working together with candor and transparency

Innovation : Creating solutions and leading change

Ownership : Working with passion and doing what needs to be done

Role Summary

The Senior Fixed Asset Accountant will be responsible for all aspects of accounting relating to capital and expense projects, performing analytical procedures, managing month-end close, completing the month-end process related to Fixed Assets, and supporting the Manager of Corporate Accounting.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and present the monthly Fixed Asset reports in a timely manner.
• Prepare all financial statement notes, audit requests, and management reporting associated with Fixed Assets.
• Assist with memos and policies as required.
• Liaise with accounting, treasury, and fleet management to understand, document, and report on the monthly fixed asset capital expenditures.
• Provide various financial information to stakeholders.
• Support internal audit compliance, external auditors, and tax processes.
• Create and manage non-aircraft lease accounting based on IFRS and US leasing standards, including preparing and posting monthly entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare month-end journal entries, cash flow, Capex, gain/loss analysis, and depreciation analysis.
• Perform monthly reconciliations and ensure compliance with US GAAP and local GAAP for statutory filings.
• Ensure depreciation aligns with CHC’s policies and support profit elimination for intercompany fixed asset work.
• Review fixed asset suspense accounts and liaise with groups to verify work completion.
• Review IT expenses for capital nature and monitor costs against budgets.
• Review depreciation policies to reflect current fair market valuations and minimize impairments.
• Support MD&A notes, fixed asset impairments, and contribute to process improvements.
• Assist with aircraft movement recordings and statutory financial statement preparation.
• Participate in internal audit testing and mentor other divisions with fixed asset modules.

Qualifications, Skills & Attributes

Required:

• 5+ years of accounting experience (beyond education).
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

Desired:

• Thorough knowledge of Fixed Asset / Lease Accounting.
• Experience with Infor M3 general ledger system.
• International and IFRS accounting experience.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and quality-focused.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to interact with staff at all levels.
• Independent and team-oriented, capable of meeting deadlines.
• Problem-solving skills and process improvement aptitude.