Financial Accountant - Calgary, Canada - Aecon

    Aecon
    Aecon Calgary, Canada

    3 weeks ago

    Aecon background
    Description

    Position Overview

    Safe. Trusted. Respected. Aecon Civil is a market leader with a self-perform competitive advantage and core local strength in key markets. We're proud of our work helping to expand and improve Canada's infrastructure and transportation networks, and we're ready to build the future of our country. With over a century of experience, and the ability to offer diverse, comprehensive services, Aecon is a preferred contractor for our clients. This includes numerous public entities and Public-Private Partnerships in Canada and abroad.

    This position is a 14–16-month contract position. Under the direction of the Finance Director, the Finance Accountant will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting functions of one or more business units. This position is located in Calgary, Alberta .

    Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records including Billed and Unbilled revenues.
  • Drive the month end close processes (preparation of journal entries, elimination entries, recurring entries, and accruals).
  • Review monthly/quarterly deliverables from internal projects or business units.
  • Conduct standard costing reviews to assess the accuracy and efficiency of inventory valuations.
  • Prepare monthly bank account reconciliations and coordinate with necessary Aecon divisions and shared services to deal with variances.
  • Intercompany reconciliation, confirmation of intercompany balances and coordination of transactions.
  • Preparation of monthly management report deliverables.
  • Assist with internal and external audit activities.
  • Assist with the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and/or financial statement notes.
  • Research IFRS as needed to ensure established Aecon policies and procedures are compliant with IFRS.
  • Assist with annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes as needed.
  • Liaise with other Aecon departments as required.
  • Maintain respect, effective communication and relationships with management and staff of all levels.
  • Prepare HST, GST, PST, QST returns, filing and their reconciliation.
  • Account analysis and preparation of working papers and schedules.
  • Ad-hoc reporting as required.

    • Required Knowledge and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, or Accounting
  • Experience & Designation based on level.
  • 3+ years of experience, may be pursuing CPA designation or equivalent.
  • Experience in construction or related industry is preferred.
  • Experience with SAP, BPC and Business Objects is valued.
  • Progressive experience that indicates strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to influence without specific authority.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to balance and prioritize multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.