Accountant

Job description
We are looking for an experienced Accountant to join our team!
• Are you ready for an opportunity where your accounting expertise shines, while growing within a supportive and collaborative team?
• Do you thrive in a dynamic environment that offers variety, challenges, and the opportunity to manage multiple projects?

If this sounds like you, please apply now!

Who We Are:

Canada West Limited is a holding company that owns and manages real estate properties and business operations in Alberta and Manitoba. We are a rapidly growing company with a skilled and innovative team.

What We Offer:

At Canada West Limited, we truly value our employees. Some of the ways we show support and appreciation for our employees include:
• Competitive salary
• Employee benefits
• Work/Life balance
• Year-end performance bonus
• Learning and growth opportunities
• A positive and enjoyable company culture

What You’ll Do:
• The Accountant is responsible for providing confidential accounting services to support the integrity of the financial services of Canada West and its group of companies. They will provide accounting and administrative support to finance team members as well as the office.
• This is a permanent, full-time position based in our St. Albert, Alberta corporate office, working Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities:
• Provides general full-cycle accounting support, including month-end and year-end preparation
• Ensures Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions are completed accurately and approved in accordance with company policy for all accounts.
• Ensures expenses are reconciled and issued in accordance with accepted company policy and procedures.
• Support for daily cash reconciliation and compilation of reports.
• Complete bank and general ledgers reconciliation.
• Prepare and file GST returns.
• Assist in maintaining policy and procedure documentation for the accounting department.
• Oversees and supports administrative duties and procedures to ensure smooth office operations.
• Shares knowledge and provides support to other accounting team members.
• Other duties as required.

What you bring:

Qualifications Experience:
• A Diploma or Degree in Accounting, and
• Minimum 3 to 5 years full-cycle accounting experience.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online or other accounting software.
• Strong Microsoft Suite skills – Excel, SharePoint, Outlook, etc.
• Experience with multi-company and intercompany accounting transactions is considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of real estate management software is considered an asset.
• Experience with real estate accounting is considered an asset.

Attributes:
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong team spirit, excellent communication, and proactive attitude.
• Strong time management skills and ability to see tasks through on schedule and within company policy and procedures.
• Work in collaboration with all members of the business and the finance team to identify effective financial controls.
• Ensure professionalism in all aspects of work, dress code, and confidentiality at all times.

While we thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, please be aware that only those applicants selected for the next steps will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Schedule:
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:
• St. Albert, AB T8N 5B2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
• Have you completed a diploma or degree in Accounting?
• What is your target salary (range)?
• This a newly opened position for immediate start. If offered the position, how much notice do you require?
• How did you learn about this opportunity (employee referral, Indeed, LinkedIn, University Job Boards, other)? Please specify.

Experience:
• general full-cycle accounting : 3 years (preferred)
• real estate accounting : 1 year (preferred) Read more