Senior Accountant - Superior Gas Liquids

Superior Propane Inc.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Senior Accountant in Calgary, where you'll play a crucial role in financial reporting and analysis. You will be part of a supportive work environment that values professional development and work-life balance. The position requires a strong accounting background, analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Benefits

Competitive health benefits

Flexible hybrid work options

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 3-5 years practical experience in general accounting and financial reporting.
• Strong computer skills with a focus on MS Office and accounting software.
• Ability to reconcile multiple data sources and assess variances.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reports including income statements and balance sheets.
• Complete month end close processes and prepare journal entries.
• Assist with audits and coordinate documentation for internal controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Post secondary education in Accounting

CPA designation or working towards it

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Hyperion

Azure Power BI

Right Angle

Workday

Job description

Culture : Join a supportive and inclusive work environment where teamwork, respect, and open communication are at the core of everything we do.

Opportunity : A continuous focus on professional development with many opportunities for training & career growth.

Health & Wellness : Competitive health benefits right from the start including health & wellness spending accounts & maternity leave top-up. Access our employee assistance program for confidential counseling, mental health support, and various resources to help you navigate life’s challenges.

Competitive Compensation : We offer a highly competitive salary package, ensuring that your hard work and dedication are recognized and rewarded accordingly.

Flexibility : We understand the importance of work-life balance, we offer flexible hybrid work options to help you manage your personal and professional commitments.

Technology : Work with state-of-the-art tools and technologies that empower you to excel in your role and stay at the forefront of industry trends.

Safety Focused : We care about you and have committed to a zero-harm workplace.

Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Accountant processes journal entries and reconciles general ledger accounts to support the preparation of monthly financial statements. This role also prepares monthly analysis, assists with annual audits and supports business strategy.

What you’ll do :

• Prepare all monthly financial reports required to be filed with Corporate, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, net working capital, tax files, interest expenses and quarterly disclosure notes.
• Complete month end close processes, prepare journal entries, close operating system, multiple currency consolidation and intercompany reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly variance analysis reports for the designated sub-divisions, comparing to forecast and budget with the focal point of supporting decision making and forward looking activities.
• Coordinate the preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations on a monthly basis.
• Prepare quarterly note disclosure and tax packages.
• Perform technical research at the direction of the Controller to support the implementation of new accounting standards or the accounting for new transactions or business activities.
• Prepare daily and monthly report including detailed Monthly Analysis and monthly prepayment statements to customers.
• Maintain and setup stakeholder’s information such as address, banking information, contact, tax certificates.
• Assist with indirect tax inquiries to provide supporting documents for indirect tax audit and respond to inquiries from the Indirect Tax team.
• Coordinate documentation, testing and remediation of internal controls, and maintain appropriate documentation for CSOX certification.
• Act as a liaison with external auditors during quarterly and year-end reviews and assist with the preparation of quarterly review and year-end audit documentation.
• Assist Marketing as required in analyzing profitability and margins.
• Assist Executive Management in analyzing profitability by line of business.

What you bring :

• Post secondary education in Accounting.
• CPA designation or working towards it.
• 3-5 years practical experience in general accounting and / or financial reporting, preparing journal entries, account reconciliations and financial statements.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). Knowledge of Hyperion, Azure Power BI, Right Angle and or Workday would be considered an asset.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to reconcile multiple data sources, and assess a set of data for variances.
• Strong, clear and persuasive communication skills, both oral & written.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interface with all levels of management.

Superior Gas Liquids (SGL) provides tailored solutions to wholesale customers to move propane and butane throughout North America. SGL is the sole supplier to Superior Propane; Canada's largest and only coast to coast propane distributor.

Here at Superior Gas Liquids we are an equal opportunity employer committed to the inclusion and accommodation of all individuals. If you have an accommodation need during the recruitment & selection process, we encourage you to connect with us at [e-mail] to let us know how we can enhance your experience.