Senior Accountant


  • Category: Accounting / Finance
  • Location: Edmonton, AB
  • Work Type: Permanent / Full Time

Description

Posted On: Apr 4, 2024

Senior Accountant
 
Our client is searching for a Senior Accountant to join their team. This role will be responsible for the financial and operational reporting of the company. A successful candidate will deploy the financial strategy, and metrics to reflect that strategy. This role reports directly to the Controller.
 
Your success will be defined by your ability to:
  • Assist in accounting and budgeting for initiatives and monitoring activity
  • Manage the capital request and budgeting processes, including reporting on actuals and variance analysis
  • Develop performance measures that support the company’s strategic direction
  • Support operational growth with analysis and metrics to ensure targets are met, including assistance in ad hoc inquiries and projects and calculation of commissions
  • Assist the administrative departments with holiday coverage and as an escalation point of contact
  • Manage the operating cash flow and all aspects of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other incoming/outgoing cash functions
  • Oversee the issuance of financial information, including consolidated financial statements for three divisions
  • Responsible for variance analysis and corrective action, including collaboration with departments and external parties
  • Work with all departments to understand financial metrics, budgets and reporting
  • Prepare working papers on a quarterly basis
  • Maintain complex deferred revenue and prepaid schedules monthly
  • Oversee preparation of year-end in conjunction with other accountants
  • Work closely with other departments to clearly understand needs and recommend or report on the direction.
  • Be an active member in executing and recommending the company culture strategy
  • Engage with marketing and corporate social media to ensure branding guidelines are adhered to and campaign initiatives are recognized
  • Maintain a close working relationship with the delivery team to ensure exceptional customer success
Your strengths include:
  • Degree or Diploma in Accounting or Business Administration
  • 3+ years of progressively responsible experience
  • Advanced Excel skills are required
  • High level of attention to detail
  • Willingness to assist in all functions
If you are interested in this role and meet the above criteria, please click the “Apply” button to send your resume directly to Vicky Vu.
 
Recruitment Partners Inc. is an Alberta-based, Alberta-focused recruitment firm. We are dedicated to building long-term relationships while securing top talent for Alberta’s best employers. At the heart of our efforts is a collaborative, consultative approach. We are proud of our team of consultants, who come with practical business experience, a strong network of professional contacts, and are focused on what is best for both clients and candidates. We will facilitate the best fit between client and candidate. This means reduced turnover, enhanced employee engagement, increased productivity, customer satisfaction, and more.
 
Accounting & Finance – Sales & Operations – Supply Chain – Human Resources – Office Support – Technology
 
Contact us today – Your Search Partner – www.recruitmentpartners.ca