Description:
This position is based out of our Head Office in Acheson (10 mins outside the west end of Edmonton).
Responsibilities:
- Perform assigned monthly, quarterly and annual accounting period closing activities in accordance with NACG Financial Statement Close and Reporting Policy, United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and appropriate procedures.
- Prepare audit working paper files and communicate with Finance team members and auditors during year-end audits and quarter-end reviews.
- Assist with the preparation of aspects of the consolidated financial statements and other public financial documents.
- Work with Corporate and Divisional Finance teams to reconcile and analyze the company's consolidated balance sheet.
- Prepare, analyze, and report financial information relating to revenue and costs.
- Provide complete, accurate, timely and effective analysis and reporting.
- Research and respond to queries on financial matters.
- Coordinate efforts with accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll to resolve project related issues as they arise.
- Prepare and/or assist in ad hoc and routine analysis and reporting of transactions for Finance department management.
- Actively participate in department initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Previous accounting related office experience is an asset.
- Customer service and/or client service experience is desirable.
- Working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce or Business Administration (Accounting or Finance major preferred).
- Working towards all necessary prerequisites for admission into the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) Professional Education Program (PEP).
- Accepting students enrolled in a Co-op program. Enrollment in a Co-op program is not mandatory.
- Possess a solid understanding of accounting concepts.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Display solid problem solving and organizational skills.
- Have excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Strong computer literacy including effective working skills of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- High energy level, with demonstrated ability to work independently and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.