Staff Accountant

MDD Forensic Accountants LLP; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MDD Forensic Accountants LLP is seeking a Staff Accountant for our Calgary, AB office. The role supports the accounting team with detailed analysis, data interpretation, and engagement-related documentation in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a degree (Bachelor's/Master's) and up to 3 years of experience, preferably pursuing CPA designation, and demonstrates strong attention to detail with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team under pressure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or Masters or upcoming graduate.
• Working towards the Chartered Professional Accountant designation (CPA).
• Up to 3 years work experience post-degree.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Able to work independently and as a team.
• Must be able to work under pressure or tight deadlines.
• Ability to understand a business and how loss events have impacted it.
• Willingness to accept increasing responsibility as experience grows.
• Additional language skills are considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Preliminary to intermediate analysis of sales, production and other accounting data.
• Physical inventory observation, price testing.
• Examination of source documents pertinent to engagement.
• Check and proof reports and schedules.
• Conduct phone, video or in person interviews to obtain information.
• Research, data analysis and evaluation.
• Invoice analysis.
• Attend marketing events and functions with clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Independence and teamwork

Under pressure / deadlines

Willingness to take on responsibility

Additional language skills

Education

Bachelor's degree and/or Masters or upcoming graduate

CPA designation (in progress)

Job description

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and/or Masters or upcoming graduate

Experience: 0-3 years

Position Type: Full Time, Onsite

About the Company

MDD, A Davies Company is a specialized forensic accounting firm offering business valuations, forensic investigations and litigation support services. With more than 40 offices on 5 continents, our forensic accountants specialize in a wide range of practice areas.

Our assignments consist of disputes in commercial litigation, family law, fraud, business valuations, business disputes, natural and man-made catastrophes, lost profits, and insurance. Our partners and senior staff regularly provide extensive litigation services and expert witness testimony in courts, arbitrations and mediations throughout the world.

Job Description

MDD is looking for a Staff Accountant in our Calgary, AB office to serve as an essential supporting function of the accounting team. The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical skills, a desire to work in a fast-paced work environment, as well as an interest in learning about new businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Preliminary to intermediate analysis of sales, production and other accounting data
• Physical inventory observation, price testing
• Examination of source documents pertinent to engagement
• Check and proof reports and schedules
• Conduct phone, video or in person interviews to obtain information
• Research, data analysis and evaluation
• Invoice analysis
• Attend marketing events and functions with clients

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or Masters or upcoming graduate
• Working towards the Chartered Professional Accountant designation (CPA)
• Up to 3 years work experience (post degree)
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to problem solve
• Able to work independently and as a team
• Must be able to work under pressure or tight deadlines
• Ability to understand a business and how loss events have impacted it
• Willingness to accept increasing responsibility as experience grows
• Additional language skills considered an asset

• Bachelor's degree and/or Masters or upcoming graduate
• Working towards the Chartered Professional Accountant designation (CPA)

MDD is committed to fostering a work environment that believes in treating all people with respect and dignity. Employee diversity and equality is an integral part of MDD's business practices. MDD welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates selected throughout the recruitment process.

Thank you for your interest in MDD Forensic Accountants.