Corporate Accountant

Job summary

The Corporate Accountant ensures the accuracy of financial records and supports the month-end and year-end close processes. They are responsible for preparing financial statements according to GAAP and providing analysis to support business decision-making.

Job details

The Opportunity Associated Engineering, a proudly Canadian, Employee-owned Company is seeking an experienced and dedicated Corporate Accountant to join its growing team. The corporate accountant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, supporting the month-end and year-end close processes, and providing financial analysis to support business decision-making. The successful candidate will report to the manager corporate accounting. What We Offer Flexible/hybrid working arrangements, depending on position Market competitive salaries, with annual reviews Opportunity to become a shareholder and invest in the company’s long term growth & success Matching company pension program, increasing over time Comprehensive benefits including: Health/dental/vision coverage Fitness allowance Employee and family assistance programs Mental health supports Paid time off so that you can recharge including: Generous paid vacation Paid office closure over December holiday break Industry leading paid sick time Parental leave top up program Ongoing support for your professional development and growth Active Young Professional group Formal mentoring programs Paid professional development hours Capacity building seminars Engineer In Training programs Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events Company-wide social events Regular lunch-and-learns Community volunteer opportunities What You’ll Do Complete account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies Assist with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year end close processes Prepare and post journal entries Prepare and support regulatory filings Collaborate with cross-functional teams and/or operations Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with GAAP and company policies. Support external and internal audit requests Does this sound like you? Undergraduate degree from a recognized educational institution A professional accounting designation (CPA) Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, and financial modeling). 3 – 5 years of related experience in financial accounting Experience in accounting and IFRS best practices Proven ability to communicate orally and in writing Ability to deliver under tight deadlines, using proven problem solving and prioritization skills Able to work independently with minimum supervision and as part of a team Experience with Microsoft Dynamics considered an asset About Us At Associated Engineering, were passionate about not only the work we do but the communities we live and work in. Which is why sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. As a carbon neutral company since 2009, we help shape resilient and sustainable communities across Canada. As a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2008, we take pride in nurturing a workplace where people thrive. We are an employer of choice providing our people with a supportive, collaborative, engaging and dynamic place to build a career, while bringing inspiration and innovation to our work. Our Company Culture Is Shaped By Growth and development of our employees – chart your career course, whatever stage you are at! A broad variety of meaningful work that supports local communities – we are a medium-sized company working on significant projects, helping to shape communities! We care, we commit, we create – our promise to both clients and each other! What’s next? Ready to make an impact? Join a company that values your ideas, invests in your growth, and empowers you to shape the future. Apply today! Want more information? Check out what a day at Associated Engineering looks like via LinkedIn Our Environmental, Social and Governance Report This posting is for an existing vacancy. AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.

What you’ll do

The Corporate Accountant ensures the accuracy of financial records and supports the month-end and year-end close processes. They are responsible for preparing financial statements according to GAAP and providing analysis to support business decision-making.

Requirements

Candidates must have an undergraduate degree, a CPA designation, and 3-5 years of related financial accounting experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Pivot Tables and XLOOKUP) and knowledge of IFRS best practices are required.

Benefits

• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements • Annual salary reviews • Shareholder opportunity • Matching company pension program • Health coverage • Dental coverage • Vision coverage • Fitness allowance • Employee and family assistance programs • Mental health supports • Paid vacation • Paid office closure over December holiday break • Paid sick time • Parental leave top up program • Professional development support • Formal mentoring programs • Paid professional development hours • Capacity building seminars • Engineer In Training programs • Social club activities and events • Company-wide social events • Lunch-and-learns • Community volunteer opportunities

Listed skills

• Budgeting · Preferred
• Month-End Close · Preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Account Reconciliation
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Variance Analysis
• Month-end Close
• Quarter-end Close
• Year-end Close
• Journal Entries
• Regulatory Filings
• Financial Statement Preparation
• GAAP
• IFRS
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Pivot Tables
• XLOOKUP
• Financial Modeling

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Engineering
• Environmental & Sustainability