Senior Accountant (Temporary)

Elk Valley Resources; Alberta; On-site; CAD 89,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian coal producer located in Alberta is seeking a Senior Accountant to prepare high-quality financial information and manage compliance. The role requires a CPA designation and five years of accounting experience. Key responsibilities include financial reporting, compliance with corporate policies, and supervising junior staff. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a working knowledge of IFRS standards, and excellent proficiency with accounting software. Join a company dedicated to sustainable practices and employee wellness.

Benefits

Extended Health Benefits

Health Spending Account

Vacation Allotment

Qualifications

• 5 years of accounting experience; mining experience would be considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of IFRS accounting standards.
• Excellent computer skills, particularly in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and reconcile reports for mine site contacts/project managers.
• Assist with the accurate and timely completion of the month end close reporting.
• Supervision and support of junior accounting staff.

Skills

Advanced analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Effective interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Professional accounting designation (CPA)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP

SAP

Atlas XL

SharePoint

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) operates four steelmaking coal mines that employ over 5,000 people in the Elk Valley of British Columbia. We are committed to responsible resource development, environmental performance and building strong partnerships with communities and Indigenous Peoples.

EVR is proud to be part of the Glencore Group, contributing to a global portfolio of operations with a history that dates back more than 100 years in Canada.

Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Join our team.

Application Deadline: December 23, 2025

What we offer:

At EVR, we’re dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journeys.

EVR recognizes our employees’ skills, competencies, and performance and offers opportunities with competitive compensation and benefits. We also aim to promote employee health and wellness and provide opportunities for professional development.

We believe in the power of diversity and strive each day to create a workplace where each individual is valued and respected for their contributions.

We also believe that our employees are the reason we are accomplishing great things and are committed to supporting them through our many different programs.

About the role:

Reporting to the Supervisor, Technical Accounting, the Senior Accountant is responsible for preparing high quality financial information for the Mine Sites, Head Offices and other users they support to enable value added decision making. This individual supports Finance functional process standardization and continuous improvement efforts by actively participating within the shared services group and by managing themselves to effectively and efficiently complete assigned tasks in pursuit of excellence.

To be successful, we are looking for someone with advanced analytical, problem solving and decision‑making abilities. Someone with effective interpersonal and communication skills and who can work effectively and efficiently under pressure with minimal guidance to meet tight deadlines.

Join us in one of our breathtaking locations - the Elk Valley Resources area, Sparwood, BC, Vancouver, BC or Calgary, AB. With a compressed work week and alternating Fridays off, experience what true work‑life balance is all about!

Benefits

• Extended Health Benefits
• Health Spending Account
• Vacation Allotment

In this role you will:

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
• Prepare and reconcile reports for mine site contacts/project managers/Head Office; working to standardize and streamline the systems and processes to gather, analyze, interpret and report financial / statistical data
• Prepare financial transactions in compliance with corporate policies and procedures
• Assist with the accurate and timely completion of the month end close reporting
• Preparation and/or review of monthly account reconciliations
• Responsible for compliance and filing of indirect tax returns
• Prepare advanced accounting calculations, including inventory valuation, reclamation provision and cost allocations.
• Assist with the provision of quarterly and annual financial, audit and tax reporting requirements, including disclosure information
• Supervision and support of junior accounting staff

Requirements:

• A professional accounting designation (CPA)
• 5 years of accounting experience; mining experience would be considered an asset
• Working knowledge of IFRS accounting standards combined with strong technical accounting knowledge
• Excellent computer skills, particularly Excel; in addition to Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience with the Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP, SAP, Atlas XL, and SharePoint would be considered an asset
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent

Salary: $88,320 / year

The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

To all applicants, your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. While we thank everyone for their application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy the pre-employment requirements of a pre-employment drug screen and three professional references.

About EVR

EVR is a Canadian steelmaking coal producer. We take our responsibilities to our people, to society and to the environment seriously. The high-quality steelmaking coal EVR produces is an essential input for steel that can be used for constructing products such as wind turbines and critical infrastructure including rail, bridges, hospitals and schools.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.