General Accountant Job Calgary area,Alberta Canada,Accounting

Detailed Job Description

Who We Are

CANA has been a respected and trusted service provider in Alberta for over 80 years. Over those years, we have developed a reputation for delivering projects safely, on budget and on schedule. We provide quality design and construction strategies and solutions to our clients using a think-straight, talk-straight, do-it-right-once approach with no surprises. We’re known for some of the city’s most iconic buildings including the Saddledome, Taylor Family Digital Library, Bella Concert Hall at Mount Royal University, and the ATCO Commercial Centre.

Come join a company where you can be involved in the next iconic project to help shape the Calgary skyline for the future.

CANA is part of an exciting, challenging, and evolving industry that offers a great foundation for a rewarding career. As leaders in the Construction Industry our resume includes a myriad of projects ranging from small facility renovations to commercial/industrial complexes, aviation hangars, recreation and sports facilities, educational institutions, and high-rise buildings.

The Role

We are currently searching for a General Accountant to support the Controller in all general accounting duties that are required for day-to-day accounting operations of the CANA Group of Companies. Key accountabilities and responsibilities include:

Vendor set up, vendor maintenance and WCB exception reporting,

Daily cash receipts and cash clearing, scheduled bank runs, weekly cash reports, monitoring cash balances and monthly bank reconciliation

Complete monthly/quarterly/annual GST and other government reporting

· Performs Depreciation Run, Asset set up and Disposal, and asset reconciliation and analysis

· Prepare AR invoices related to rent and other intercompany billing

Perform month-end and year-end financial close processes, which includes monthly accruals, general ledger account reconciliation, intercompany balance reconciliation, and posting journal entries.

Prepare monthly working papers and analyze General ledger account balances

Prepare monthly and quarterly internal management reports and perform variance analysis

Assist in year end audits and tax file preparation.

· Support with ad hoc reports, audits, projects, and other duties, as required.

· Can handle reception back up duties (lunch and break coverages)

WHAT YOU BRING

Good understanding of Canadian accounting standards and working knowledge of GST and corporate tax regulations

3-5 years’ full cycle accounting experience

A Post-secondary degree in Accounting

Self-motivated, team player, strong analytical skills.

Good verbal and written communication skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills and experience in an ERP environment.

Appetite for creating efficiencies and improvements.

NICE TO HAVE

Experience in the Construction, Engineering, or Property Development industries

Experience with Viewpoint Vista software

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