Junior Accountant à Canada

About Staffingis an Alberta-based recruitment company that connects jobseekers to employers across Canada. Established in 1996, About Staffing is a BBB Accredited Business and a proud member of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce.

We have partnered with a Green Energy Supplier companyto support them in the recruitment process to find their nextFixed Asset Accountant.

Job ID: 42585

Job Type: Temp To Direct Hire

Category: Accounting

Our client is seeking a proactive and self-motivated Fixed Asset Accountant to join their dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to contribute to a variety of accounting tasks. This is a temporary opportunity with the intention for permanent hire for the right person.

In this role, you’ll be taking on key responsibilities such as diving into year-end audits and helping to streamline and clean up their Business Central platform. As part of a small, close-knit team, you’ll be expected to wear multiple hats and take ownership of your work, ensuring that processes run smoothly and efficiently.

The ideal candidate will be someone who is not only detail-oriented and adaptable but also committed to going above and beyond to support the team. If you’re someone who enjoys taking initiative, working collaboratively, and contributing to various accounting functions, we want to hear from you!

Duties and Responsibilities:

The key job functions are:

• Manage Fixed Asset Records: Maintain and update detailed records of all fixed assets, including acquisitions, disposals, transfers, and adjustments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Asset Capitalization and Depreciation: Ensure that new fixed assets are properly capitalized, tracked, and depreciated in accordance with applicable accounting standards and company guidelines.
• Reconcile Asset Accounts: Perform regular reconciliations of fixed asset accounts to ensure that all assets are accurately recorded, and resolve any discrepancies identified in the process.
• Assist with Year-End Closing: Support the year-end financial closing process by ensuring that all fixed asset transactions are properly recorded and that all depreciation calculations are accurate.
• Prepare and Review Depreciation Schedules: Calculate and review monthly, quarterly, and annual depreciation for all fixed assets, ensuring accuracy and compliance with tax regulations and company policy.
• Perform Fixed Asset Audits: Coordinate or conduct periodic fixed asset physical inventories and audits to verify the existence, condition, and location of assets.
• Coordinate Asset Disposal and Write-Offs: Oversee the disposal process for assets that are no longer in use, including ensuring proper documentation and accounting treatment for asset write-offs or sales.
• Ensure Compliance with Tax and Regulatory Requirements: Monitor changes in tax laws and accounting regulations related to fixed assets, ensuring that the company remains compliant with all local and international standards.
• Support Internal and External Audits: Provide necessary documentation and support for internal and external auditors during fixed asset audits.
• Prepare Financial Reports: Generate reports on the company’s fixed assets, including summaries of additions, disposals, depreciation, and the overall status of fixed asset accounts.
• Collaborate with Other Departments: Work closely with other departments (e.g., procurement, finance, and IT) to ensure the proper handling of fixed asset acquisitions and disposals.
• System Implementation and Improvement: Participate in the selection, implementation, and maintenance of fixed asset management software and suggest improvements to streamline fixed asset accounting processes.

Education:

• Degree in Accounting (or equivalent) is a strong asset
• Completion or pursuit of CPA is a strong asset

Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in Fixed Asset Accounting is required
• Experience in Business Central (Microsoft Dynamics) is required

Skills:

• Reliable and self-directed
• Excellent attention to detail
• Problem solving and critical thinking
• Analytical

Base Salary:$35+ per hour

• Salary based on experience

Work Hours:

• 40 hours per week
• Monday to Friday

Remote Work:

• This position is not remote and required to be on-site.

Additional Notes:

• This opportunity does not include relocation. It will be the responsibility of the candidate should relocation be required.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in Canada to be considered for employment.

Equity. Diversity. Inclusion.At About Staffing EDI has always been a business priority and is continually upheld in our business practices. The About Staffing team would like to thank everyone who applies and will contact those potential candidates who are suitable for the position based on the employer’s needs.

About Staffingrecruiters are Alberta’s experts in connecting candidates with accountingjobs.We focus on temporary, direct hire (permanent) and temporary-to-direct hire placements in the corporate, industrial, management and technical fields.

About Staffing’s recruitment specialists believe in a human-to-human approach in hiring. We read your resume, conduct person-to-person interviews and make our matches to accounting jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens after I apply?

Our Recruitment Team will be notified once you have submitted your resume. They will review your resume against our current job postings. If you meet the employer’s requirements, a recruiter may be in touch to begin the recruitment process.

Please note we are only contacting applicants who meet the employer’s needs of the positions we are actively working on. We are constantly posting accounting jobs so check back with us regularly.

Please reference Job ID: 42585in your application.