Accounting Administrator in Red Deer, Alberta at Canalta Controls Ltd

The Canalta Group of Companies is a privately held, Canadian-owned company focusing on the manufacturing and service of industrial control and measurement equipment, specifically targeting the gas industry and supplying products internationally. We are currently looking for a permanent, full-time Accounting Administrator to work on-site at our main office location in Red Deer, AB.

What do we offer?

• 40-hour work week, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Comprehensive company benefits after 3 months
• Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program
• RetireSmart Program after 6 months
• Paid vacation and personal time
• Annual Wellness allowance
• Perkopolis membership (discount app)
• Company events, including BBQs, holiday party, and Canalta Day

What will you do?

• Support day-to-day accounting activities, general ledger maintenance, and month-end accounting processes
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, inventory adjustments, amortization, depreciation, and other recurring entries
• Prepare monthly bank, general ledger, and intercompany reconciliations and investigate routine discrepancies
• Prepare and file GST returns and reconcile the applicable general ledger accounts
• Assist with preparing monthly financial statements, supporting schedules, and variance analyses
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes and help ensure reporting deadlines are met
• Support financial reviews and year-end audits by preparing working papers, schedules, and supporting documentation
• Maintain complete and accurate accounting records in accordance with established policies and internal controls
• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and accuracy of routine accounting processes
• Work effectively within the company’s ERP and financial reporting systems
• Assist with other accounting, reporting, and finance-related projects as required

What do you need?

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of related accounting experience
• Practical experience with journal entries, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close processes
• Understanding of accruals, prepaids, inventory accounting, and financial statement preparation
• Experience preparing GST returns and related reconciliations
• Experience using an ERP accounting system; experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is considered an asset
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet monthly reporting deadlines
• Ability to investigate discrepancies and independently resolve routine accounting issues
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive financial information
• Experience supporting external financial reviews or audits is considered an asset
• Experience in a multi-entity, manufacturing, or inventory-based organization is considered an asset