Accounting Technician (18 month contract- Parental leave)

Position Summary

The Company we are working with is a manufacturer and global supplier of products for the laboratory instrumentation market.

The company is seeking a highly organized Accounting Technician for an 18 month contract for a parental leave cover. The candidate will exhibit excellent technical, oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated capability to work independently. A strong understanding of accounting procedures and hands-on experience is an asset. This position has a combination of in-office and remote work days.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare and process corporate journal entries accurately and within established timelines.
• Support month-end close activities, including preparation of supporting schedules and reconciliations.
• Support corporate financial reporting through report preparation, account analysis and variance analysis.
• Reconcile and analyze general ledger accounts, investigate discrepancies and assist with resolution of reconciling items.
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and treasury activities as required.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of sales tax returns and related reconciliations.
• Prepare supporting documentation and respond to audit queries as directed.
• Support finance systems, data validation and data cleansing activities.
• Assist with maintaining accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Identify discrepancies, process issues and opportunities for improvement and escalate as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Background and Experience Sought:

• 1 to 3 years of general accounting experience.
• Understanding of accounting concepts and principles, including debits and credits, journal entries, accruals and account reconciliations.
• Experience supporting month-end close activities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage recurring deadlines and priorities.
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, PivotTables and working with large data sets.
• Experience using accounting software such as QuickBooks or a similar accounting or ERP system.
• Ability to investigate discrepancies, analyze financial information and communicate findings clearly.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Nice to Have:

• Experience supporting financial or external audits.
• Experience with accounting system implementations or conversions.
• Experience with data analytics and reporting tools.
• Exposure to Power Query, Power Pivot, DAX and M Code.
• Experience with process documentation, data cleansing or finance process improvement.

Education:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location:

Hybrid 2-3 days in office in Calgary

We are contracted to a dynamic global scientific instrumentation company, we are looking for energetic new team members.

Successful candidates will be contacted and provided the company information.