Join a Growing Civil Construction Company – Where Your Skills Make an Impact

North Star Contracting has been delivering high-quality civil construction projects across Alberta for over 25 years. We’re a rapidly growing company with a strong reputation for excellence, and we’re looking for a skilled Intermediate Accountant to join our finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated accounting professional who is CPA-designated or actively working toward their CPA and ready to take on more responsibility in a dynamic construction environment.

Why Join North Star?

- Competitive salary + full benefits package
- Modern office environment with flexible working hours
- Significant growth opportunities as the company continues to expand
- Hands-on experience in construction accounting
- Stable, long-term career with a respected Alberta company
- Positive, collaborative, and supportive team culture

About the Role

As an Intermediate Accountant, you will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end processes, driving process improvements, and mentoring junior staff. You will report directly to the Controller.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements
- Perform monthly bank, general ledger, and account reconciliations
- Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation entries




- Process cost transfers between projects
- Prepare month-end journal entries and accruals
- Support internal control improvements and process efficiencies
- Provide training and mentorship to junior accounting staff
- Cross-train on multiple accounting functions for vacation coverage
- Handle ad-hoc projects and reporting as assigned by the Controller

Requirements:Education:

- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (preferred)

Experience:

- Accounting: 3 years (preferred)
- Construction industry experience: 3 years (preferred)

Language:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or actively working toward CPA (strongly preferred)

Skills & Competencies:

- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, XLOOKUP, complex formulas, data analysis)
- Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook)
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume transactions
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Knowledge of Explorer ERP is a significant asset

Salary will be based on experience and qualifications.

Job Type: Full time

Pay: $1.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

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