Senior Accountant

Job Title: Senior Accountant Job Type: F/T Permanent Position Shift: Monday to Friday – 7:30AM - 4:00PM Company: VETS Group Role Reports to: VP Finance Location: Edmonton, AB About Us: VETS is a leading industrial HVAC solutions provider, with 100 years of history, dedicated to creating safer and healthier environments to a diverse range of clients. With a strong commitment to innovation, safety, and client satisfaction, we design, manufacture and install industrial ventilation systems tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients across various industries. Company Core Values: Human Leadership Ownership Mentality Nurturing Environment Open Communication United Team Renowned Craftsmanship Position Overview: The Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of VETS' financial reporting while supporting financial planning, operational analysis, and continuous improvement of accounting systems and processes. Reporting to the VP of Finance, this role leads the month-end close process, prepares corporate financial reporting, supports budgeting and forecasting, and serves as the finance super user for CMiC. Through disciplined financial stewardship, insightful analysis, and strong cross-functional collaboration, the Senior Accountant provides reliable financial information that supports sound decision-making and creates value for customers, employees, and shareholders. Ideally, you have a background in progressive accounting or financial analysis experience, preferably in construction, project-based, or industrial environments. VETS is a growing organization and the right candidate will have opportunities to grow and expand in this role. Responsibilities: Business Financial Reporting & Month-End Close - Lead the monthly accounting close process, ensuring accurate and timely completion of reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, financial statements, and supporting schedules. Require Financial Analysis & Business Insight - Analyze financial performance, project margins, overhead spending, and budget variances, providing meaningful insights and recommendations to support operational and executive decision-making. Budgeting & Forecasting - Support the preparation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and financial planning models. Cash Management & Treasury Support - Manage accounts receivable and collections, monitor daily cash flow, prepare cash flow reports, coordinate intercompany cash transfers, and support effective working capital management. ERP & Financial Systems Leadership - Serve as the finance super user for CMiC, supporting system administration, reporting, dashboards, master data integrity, job close processes, and continuous system improvement. Financial Controls & Compliance - Maintain strong internal controls over financial processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, corporate policies, and audit requirements. Project Accounting Support - Participate in monthly WIP reviews, support Project Accountants, analyze project financial performance, and ensure timely project closeout within CMiC. KPI & Performance Reporting - Develop and maintain financial dashboards and reporting tools while supporting the tracking and reporting of corporate and departmental KPIs Audit & Year-End Support - Coordinate audit schedules, prepare supporting documentation, and assist external auditors to ensure efficient year-end reporting. Cross-Functional Finance Support - Provide backup support for payroll and accounts payable , participate in finance-related system implementation projects, and complete special financial analyses as required. Qualifications CPA or CFA designation (or nearing completion) necessary. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related discipline. 3-5 years of progressive accounting or financial analysis experience, preferably in construction, project-based, or industrial environments. Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, and budgeting. Experience preparing financial statements, reconciliations, and supporting external audits. Demonstrated experience analyzing financial performance and providing actionable business insights. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling and data analysis. Experience with ERP systems such as CMiC, SAP, JD Edwards, NetSuite, Viewpoint, Sage, or similar project accounting platforms. Strong understanding of project accounting, WIP reporting, and job costing principles. Experience developing financial dashboards, KPIs, and management reporting. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines. Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders. Benefits: Casual dress Company events Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care On-site parking Paid time off Vision care

The Senior Accountant leads the month-end close process and ensures the accuracy of financial reporting and corporate financial statements. The role also manages budgeting, forecasting, and serves as the finance super user for the CMiC ERP system.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and a CPA or CFA designation (or nearing completion). Candidates need 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within construction or industrial environments.

• Casual dress • Company events • Dental care • Employee assistance program • Extended health care • On-site parking • Paid time off • Vision care

• Microsoft ExcelPreferred
• Financial analysisPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Full-cycle accounting
• Financial reporting
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Project accounting
• WIP reporting
• Job costing
• Financial modeling
• Cash flow management
• Internal controls
• CMiC ERP
• Microsoft Excel
• Audit coordination
• KPI reporting
• Financial analysis
• Reconciliations
• Journal entries

• Finance & Accounting
• Construction
• Management & Leadership

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Feb 10, 2027

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available