South Edmonton private company seeks an experienced Senior Accountant on a permanent full time basis. We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our finance team. In this pivotal role, you will lead complex accounting processes, ensure compliance with financial regulations, and support strategic decision-making through thorough analysis and reporting. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional eager to contribute to a growing organization while advancing their career in a fast-paced environment.

Who You Are:

- 5+ years of progressive full cycle accounting experience,
- Ideally within engineering, construction, or professional services
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- Actively enrolled in the CPA PEP program with relevant experience would be an asset
- Robust knowledge of ASPE
- Proficiency with accounting software and experience with project management software
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience with project-based accounting, WIP schedules, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and demonstrate a flexible approach to work assignments.
- Ability to work on your own and in a team setting with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

The role:

- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with ASPE




- Manage full-cycle accounting including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and bank reconciliations
- Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
- Oversee project/job costing, WIP (work-in-progress) schedules, and revenue recognition for engineering projects
- Prepare and analyze budget-to-actual variance reports for project managers and leadership
- Ensure compliance with GST/HST filings, payroll remittances, and other statutory requirements
- Support external accountants
- Assist with cash flow forecasting and working capital management
- Mentor and provide guidance to other accounting staff
- Assist with year-end T4/T5 preparation and other regulatory filings specific to Alberta/Canada

The Team

· Very collaborative finance team

· Focused on executing on best practices for efficient accounting processes

Benefits

· Competitive salary and group benefits

We regret that we are able to contact only those individuals who are being considered for an interview. Candidates must be able to legally work in Canada prior to applying.

Pay: $82,500.00-$92,500.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Experience:

- Full cycle accounting: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Accountant (Edmonton)
🏢 Trail HR Consulting
📍 Edmonton