Intermediate Accountant

Job Title: Intermediate Accountant

Job Type: 18-Month Contract, Hybrid, 2 days in-office, Calgary, AB

Job Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 / Year

Job Description:

· Prepare and record corporate journal entries accurately and in accordance with established deadlines.

· Assist with month-end close processes, including the preparation of supporting schedules and account reconciliations.

· Contribute to corporate financial reporting through report generation, account analysis, and variance analysis activities.

· Review, reconcile, and analyze general ledger accounts, investigate discrepancies, and support the resolution of reconciling items.

· Provide support for accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and treasury functions as needed.

· Assist in the preparation, review, and filing of sales tax returns and related reconciliations.

· Compile supporting documentation and respond to audit requests and inquiries as required.

· Support finance systems initiatives, including data validation, data integrity reviews, and data cleansing activities.

· Help maintain accurate accounting records, schedules, and supporting documentation.

· Identify discrepancies, process inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities, escalating issues when appropriate.

About You:

· 1-3 years of experience in general accounting, including with month-end close activities and preparing schedules

· Exposure to AR and AP

· Competency in excel, including formulas, lookups, PivotTables and working with large data sets. Exposure to Power Query is highly valued but not required

· Diploma or degree in accounting, finance or a related discipline.

· Enrolment is the CPA process is an asset but not required