Senior Financial Accountant

SECURE; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and fast-paced environment as a Senior Financial Accountant in a leading Waste Management and Energy Infrastructure company. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with various stakeholders while overseeing accounting and finance activities. You'll be responsible for month-end closes, audits, and process improvements, all while working within a collaborative team that values communication and support. With a focus on safety and employee growth, this position not only promises a rewarding career but also emphasizes the importance of a respectful and diverse workplace. If you are driven and passionate about making an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Employer paid benefits: health, dental & more

Health care spending account

Employee wellness program

Employee savings plans

Career progression

Competitive employee referral program

Industry leading safety standards

Community investment initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting and finance activities.
• A CPA designation is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting and finance activities for the division.
• Assist in month-end close activities and audits.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Advanced Excel

IFRS Knowledge

Internal Controls Framework

Team Collaboration

Education

CPA Designation

Tools

D365

Solver

PowerBI

Job description

About Us

SECURE is a leading Waste Management and Energy Infrastructure business headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Our extensive infrastructure network located throughout western Canada and North Dakota includes Waste Management Facilities, Industrial Landfills, Pipeline Operations, Metals & Mining, and Specialty Chemicals. Energy Infrastructure includes Blending & Facility Supply and Trading & Storage.

Our number one goal every day is to go home safe. Like our values state, working the SECURE way starts with working safely. Safety is the cornerstone of our culture, because if we are not safe, nothing else matters.

Your Opportunity at SECURE

As our Senior Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for assisting with accounting and finance activities for the division. The successful candidate will be a driven individual with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

This role is based out of Calgary, Alberta.

The Team

The Senior Financial Accountant will join a collaborative and supportive team that values effective communication and knowledge-sharing. This role involves close interaction with stakeholders across various departments, creating a highly engaging atmosphere where team members support each other to achieve shared financial goals.

Work Environment

The work environment is dynamic and fast-paced, requiring adaptability and a proactive approach to handle complex financial tasks efficiently. This role provides a balance of routine financial activities and special projects, fostering both stability and continuous learning within a structured yet evolving setting.

A Day in The Life

• Oversee/assist in the daily accounting and finance activities for the division.
• Assist in the month-end close activities.
• Assist in the interim and year-end audit – preparing audit schedules, providing information at auditor’s request, providing explanation in variances, etc.
• Initiating and implementing process improvements.
• Assist in the monthly reporting and analysis of financial results including detailed variance review of the month’s operational results, and review/preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Provide support and financial assistance in an efficient and timely manner to various stakeholders.
• Lead and/or support special projects such as IFRS standards implementation, complex accounting issues analysis and internal control process updates.
• Preparation of ad-hoc financial information.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience.
• A CPA designation is required.
• Experience in a public accounting firm is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS is required.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls framework and testing processes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Advanced Excel skills.

The following are considered assets in this role:

• Experience in oil and gas industry is an asset but not required.
• Knowledge in the use of D365 and related reporting tools (Solver, PowerBI).
• Adaptable and ability to work in fast-paced environment.

What's in it for you

At SECURE, we focus on opportunities for growth and improvement; for our employees, our customers, our partners, and the communities we operate in. We are an energetic team, driven by the needs of our customers, and we care about making a meaningful contribution. We strive to attract, retain, and motivate employees by offering a competitive compensation package that recognizes employee contributions and performance.

In addition to rewarding job opportunities, we offer:

• Competitive industry wages and compensation programs which includes:
  • Employer paid benefits: health, dental & more.
  • Health care spending account.
  • Employee wellness program.
  • Employee savings plans.
• Career progression.
• A competitive employee referral program.
• Industry leading safety standards.
• Community investment initiatives.

We believe our team’s strength comes from our diversity.

Every SECURE employee has a right to feel safe and welcome. We pride ourselves on being a respectful workplace where all employees have equal access to opportunity and support.

We are a trusted partner. We extend those same efforts outside of the organization through our respectful engagement with our diverse base of stakeholders in the communities in which we operate.

Applicants are not assessed on the grounds of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical handicap. Our operations span across Canada and the United States, and we actively seek out a wide range of applicants for both field operations and office roles.