Jobs in Wood Buffalo, Canada

The Accountant will be responsible for supporting month-end and quarter-end close processes, preparing financial statements, reconciling accounts, managing inventory processes, and assisting in audits.

• Assist in preparation of all month-end and quarter-close activities including trial balance review, journal entries, general ledger maintenance, financial statements, and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Act as liaison by coordinating accounting matters between divisional associates and department managers.
• Prepare financial reports such as Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable reconciliation, sub-ledgers, expense analysis, cash balance reporting, bank reconciliations, and depreciation records.
• Record transactions to journals and general ledger including accruals, amortization of prepaid expenses, intercompany entries, and daily sales transactions.
• Manage the inventory process by tracking inventory movements, investigating variances, reconciling stock to the general ledger, and participating in physical and cycle counts.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to streamline operations and manage costs; provide recommendations to the Controller.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and financial procedures.
• Assist in preparation of audit files for internal/external auditors and government bodies.
• Generate ad hoc accounting reports as required.
• Develop and maintain documentation such as desktop procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Minimum 1–2 years of general accounting experience.
• Experience working with an ERP system, preferably Sage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills and good Word skills.

• Solid knowledge of accounting practices and principles.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Assertive and comfortable communicating with different stakeholders.
• Strong ability to meet deadlines and deliver accurate results.
• Self-starter with minimal supervision and strong team orientation.
• Customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with strict attention to detail.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a finance-related field.
• Working towards a CPA designation is an asset.