Senior Accountant - Hybrid from Edmonton
Top Benefits
About the role
About The Role The Senior Accountant will play a key role in supporting the company's financial operations, reporting, and strategic initiatives. This position is responsible for core accounting functions, financial analysis, and process improvement efforts, while partnering closely with leadership to provide accurate, timely, and meaningful financial information. This role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, advanced analytical skills, and the ability to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reporting across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage shop inventory accounting.
- Oversee fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, and reconciliations.
- Track and manage fixed assets, including sales, disposals, and depreciation.
- Track and record loan payments, including principal and interest allocations, and assist with loan-related reconciliations and schedules.
- Support and participate in the monthly close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting, including variance analysis and trend identification.
- Maintain reporting of daily cash flow actuals to forecast.
- Develop and maintain financial metrics, dashboards, and reports for operations, maintenance, sales and upper management.
- Analyze transportation costs including fuel and labor, developing cost-finding reports to improve operational efficiency.
- Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
- Lead the preparation of journal entries and reconcile key GL accounts, including AP, AR, inventory, and payroll.
- Prepare ad hoc financial analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial data aligns with operational activity.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support operational projects, ensuring alignment with financial goals.
- Provide support across all other accounting areas as needed to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Serve as a leader within the accounting team, providing guidance, training, and mentorship to junior staff.
- Assist various departments in accounting issues and queries.
- Performs other special projects as assigned.
ABOUT YOU You Bring
- Strong technical accounting knowledge, including GAAP, financial reporting, and general ledger management.
- Advanced analytical and financial reporting skills, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Proven ability to improve processes, strengthen internal controls, and enhance operational efficiency.
- Leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to mentor team members and partner effectively across departments.
Qualifications & Experience
- Accounting Designation, related experience will be considered.
- 5+ years related experience required.
- Multiple systems knowledge—the individual needs to be able to proficiently work in multiple systems at one time.
- Fixed assets, inventory, and KPI reporting experience.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting software - Sage is company FIS.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lead, mentor, and communicate effectively across departments.
- High degree of integrity required.
- Able to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Able to adapt to changing prioritization and last-minute adjustments.
- Excellent communication skills to work effectively with operations, fleet management, and vendors.
- Must understand proper reconciliation and working paper processes.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Role At TRAXX, we are in the people business. No matter your role in the company, from maintenance techs to drivers and office team members, you play an important part in the day-to-day operations and ensuring a smooth transition from planning to travel implementation. We recognize that by providing our employees:
- Group RRSP Program (for Full-time, Permanent employees)
- Group Health Benefits (for Full-time, Permanent employees)
- Positive Learning and Growth Environment
- Competitive pay based on experience: $60,000 - $70,000.00 per year
- Professional development & advancement opportunities
JOB TYPE: Full-time, Permanent
SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, overtime may be required on some occasions.
WORK LOCATION: Hybrid work environment based in Edmonton, AB. The Sr. Accountant will split their time between the Edmonton head office and a remote home-based workspace.
TO APPLY Apply online at www.trimarkps.ca/job-opportunities
About Traxx TRAXX Coachlines provides first-class charter motor coach services throughout Western Canada and the Greater Seattle Area. At our core, our culture of excellence, transparency and inclusivity is only possible with dedicated team members who share our vision - being the number one choice in group travel solutions locally and abroad. We bring together individuals with diverse backgrounds, talents, and expertise to support our clients. From sports teams to chartered tours to worksite transportation, TRAXX has been providing the best motorcoach experience on the road since 1932.
Learn more about us at www.TRAXX.net.
ACCOMMODATIONS TRAXX is committed to the principles of accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Accommodations are available during the recruitment process and throughout employment, upon request. Please contact hr@traxx.net to request accommodation or for more information.
Trimark People Solutions | HR & Recruitment Partner for TRAXX Coachlines www.trimarkps.ca | careers@trimarkps.ca
About Trimark People Solutions
Trimark People Solutions Inc. (Trimark) is a premier boutique professional services firm specializing in HR outsourcing, consulting, recruitment, and payroll services. We are unwavering in our dedication to helping organizations and people thrive. We live and breathe the business-partnership model.
With our subscription-based recruitment services, you can access the expertise of an internal recruiter without the added employee burdens. We offer transparent, budget-friendly pricing, with no heavy commissions. It's a cost-effective and convenient solution for your recruitment needs.
We know how complex the HR landscape is. Employment Law, Human Rights, Privacy, Worker’s Compensation, and HR compliance, our HR consultants can provide practical guidance and solutions and valuable insight on the day-to-day challenges faced by your business.
HR technology partnerships are a gateway to streamline HR workflows and protect employee data. We pass on technical knowledge, offering system implementation, training and operational support. It's like having a dedicated HR team without the overhead costs. We're not just a service provider but a true business partner.
Our core values are not just words but guiding principles. We believe in 'doing the right thing for the right reasons.' This commitment ensures dedicated client care, knowledge-sharing, practical problem-solving, focused execution, wellness, and a love for what we do. It's a promise we make to you, our potential clients.
Let’s chat and see how we can best support you and your business!
Offices in Vancouver BC, Abbotsford BC, Calgary AB, Edmonton, AB
Senior Accountant - Hybrid from Edmonton
Top Benefits
About the role
About The Role The Senior Accountant will play a key role in supporting the company's financial operations, reporting, and strategic initiatives. This position is responsible for core accounting functions, financial analysis, and process improvement efforts, while partnering closely with leadership to provide accurate, timely, and meaningful financial information. This role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, advanced analytical skills, and the ability to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reporting across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage shop inventory accounting.
- Oversee fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, and reconciliations.
- Track and manage fixed assets, including sales, disposals, and depreciation.
- Track and record loan payments, including principal and interest allocations, and assist with loan-related reconciliations and schedules.
- Support and participate in the monthly close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting, including variance analysis and trend identification.
- Maintain reporting of daily cash flow actuals to forecast.
- Develop and maintain financial metrics, dashboards, and reports for operations, maintenance, sales and upper management.
- Analyze transportation costs including fuel and labor, developing cost-finding reports to improve operational efficiency.
- Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
- Lead the preparation of journal entries and reconcile key GL accounts, including AP, AR, inventory, and payroll.
- Prepare ad hoc financial analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial data aligns with operational activity.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support operational projects, ensuring alignment with financial goals.
- Provide support across all other accounting areas as needed to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Serve as a leader within the accounting team, providing guidance, training, and mentorship to junior staff.
- Assist various departments in accounting issues and queries.
- Performs other special projects as assigned.
ABOUT YOU You Bring
- Strong technical accounting knowledge, including GAAP, financial reporting, and general ledger management.
- Advanced analytical and financial reporting skills, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Proven ability to improve processes, strengthen internal controls, and enhance operational efficiency.
- Leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to mentor team members and partner effectively across departments.
Qualifications & Experience
- Accounting Designation, related experience will be considered.
- 5+ years related experience required.
- Multiple systems knowledge—the individual needs to be able to proficiently work in multiple systems at one time.
- Fixed assets, inventory, and KPI reporting experience.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting software - Sage is company FIS.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lead, mentor, and communicate effectively across departments.
- High degree of integrity required.
- Able to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Able to adapt to changing prioritization and last-minute adjustments.
- Excellent communication skills to work effectively with operations, fleet management, and vendors.
- Must understand proper reconciliation and working paper processes.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Role At TRAXX, we are in the people business. No matter your role in the company, from maintenance techs to drivers and office team members, you play an important part in the day-to-day operations and ensuring a smooth transition from planning to travel implementation. We recognize that by providing our employees:
- Group RRSP Program (for Full-time, Permanent employees)
- Group Health Benefits (for Full-time, Permanent employees)
- Positive Learning and Growth Environment
- Competitive pay based on experience: $60,000 - $70,000.00 per year
- Professional development & advancement opportunities
JOB TYPE: Full-time, Permanent
SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, overtime may be required on some occasions.
WORK LOCATION: Hybrid work environment based in Edmonton, AB. The Sr. Accountant will split their time between the Edmonton head office and a remote home-based workspace.
TO APPLY Apply online at www.trimarkps.ca/job-opportunities
About Traxx TRAXX Coachlines provides first-class charter motor coach services throughout Western Canada and the Greater Seattle Area. At our core, our culture of excellence, transparency and inclusivity is only possible with dedicated team members who share our vision - being the number one choice in group travel solutions locally and abroad. We bring together individuals with diverse backgrounds, talents, and expertise to support our clients. From sports teams to chartered tours to worksite transportation, TRAXX has been providing the best motorcoach experience on the road since 1932.
Learn more about us at www.TRAXX.net.
ACCOMMODATIONS TRAXX is committed to the principles of accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Accommodations are available during the recruitment process and throughout employment, upon request. Please contact hr@traxx.net to request accommodation or for more information.
Trimark People Solutions | HR & Recruitment Partner for TRAXX Coachlines www.trimarkps.ca | careers@trimarkps.ca
About Trimark People Solutions
Trimark People Solutions Inc. (Trimark) is a premier boutique professional services firm specializing in HR outsourcing, consulting, recruitment, and payroll services. We are unwavering in our dedication to helping organizations and people thrive. We live and breathe the business-partnership model.
With our subscription-based recruitment services, you can access the expertise of an internal recruiter without the added employee burdens. We offer transparent, budget-friendly pricing, with no heavy commissions. It's a cost-effective and convenient solution for your recruitment needs.
We know how complex the HR landscape is. Employment Law, Human Rights, Privacy, Worker’s Compensation, and HR compliance, our HR consultants can provide practical guidance and solutions and valuable insight on the day-to-day challenges faced by your business.
HR technology partnerships are a gateway to streamline HR workflows and protect employee data. We pass on technical knowledge, offering system implementation, training and operational support. It's like having a dedicated HR team without the overhead costs. We're not just a service provider but a true business partner.
Our core values are not just words but guiding principles. We believe in 'doing the right thing for the right reasons.' This commitment ensures dedicated client care, knowledge-sharing, practical problem-solving, focused execution, wellness, and a love for what we do. It's a promise we make to you, our potential clients.
Let’s chat and see how we can best support you and your business!
Offices in Vancouver BC, Abbotsford BC, Calgary AB, Edmonton, AB