As our Intermediate Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for assisting with accounting and finance activities for the Metals Recycling division. The successful candidate will be a driven individual with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
This role is based out of Edmonton, Alberta and on-site basis of 40 hours per week.
•Oversee/assist in the daily accounting and finance activities for the division
•Weekly reconciliation of cash transactions including bank recs and ATM.
•Assist in the month-end close activities, including inventory costing, revenue recognition.
•Assist in the interim and year-end audit - preparing audit schedules, providing information at auditor’s request, providing explanation in variances, etc.
•Initiating and implementing process improvements
•Assist in the monthly reporting and analysis of financial results including detailed variance review of the month’s operational results, and review/preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations
•Provide support and financial assistance in an efficient and timely manner to various stakeholders
•Lead and/or support special projects such as IFRS standards implementation, complex accounting issues analysis and internal control process updates
•Lead and/or support system conversion for operational and accounting systems at the Edmonton location
•Preparation of ad-hoc financial information
•3-5 years of business/operational finance experience
•A CPA designation is preferred but not required; willingness to obtain certification is preferred.
•Working knowledge of IFRS is required
•Strong knowledge of internal controls framework and testing processes
•Excellent oral and written communication skills with highly developed interpersonal skills
•Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
•Demonstrated advanced Excel skills, including data manipulation, analysis, and summarization to support decision-making and reporting needs.
•Highly self motivated/assertive and willing to ask questions.
The following are considered assets in this role:
•Experience in waste management and recycling industry specifically Metals
•Experience with ERP system conversions/upgrades
•Knowledge in the use of D365 and related reporting tools (Solver, PowerBI )
•Adaptable and ability to work in fast fast-paced environment