We are looking for an experienced Accountant to lead general accounting operations by overseeing and verifying our financial transactions.

The Accountant responsibilities include reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close procedures. A successful general accountant combines excellent organizational skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to assist the Financial Controller in analyzing financial reports and forecasts.

Responsibilities

- Perform A/R tasks including but not limited to; processing and posting incoming payments, preparing bills, invoices and bank deposits, reconcile A/R ledger, verify discrepancies and resolve clients’ billing issues, etc.
- Perform back-up A/P tasks as needed
- Perform daily bank reconciliation for all accounts
- Daily update of Cash Flow statement working paper
- Perform month-end closing procedures
- Coverage of year end closing if necessary
- AOR US intercompany reconciliation to AOR Canada
- Analysis of pre-paid and consignment inventory
- GST procedures and activities for coverage
- Prepares monthly reconciliation of inter-company accounts
- Ensure that accounts have correct balances as of the reporting date, if not, analysis must be initiated, and variances be investigated. Necessary adjusting entries must be proposed before posting.
- Prepares financial statements which shall include reports such as: Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statements.




- Assist in preparing schedules for external auditor and other stakeholders
- As a back up, may be trained on other aspects so that in the even of vacation/sick leave can be well equipped to perform certain tasks.
- Assist A/R as needed in posting AOR US collections when necessary.
- Perform other tasks and ad-hoc requests from time to time as requested by the Financial Controller.

Requirements

- BSc in Accounting, Finance or relevant degree
- CPA or CMA Certification or in the process of getting certification required
- Experience in a manufacturing environment is required
- Cost accounting experience is required
- Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Experience with general ledger functions
- Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
- Excellent Communication skills; able to simplify complex accounting terms for the layperson
- Has prepared reports and summaries for executive teams
- Good understanding of internal controls
- Solid understanding with ERP systems
- Experience with Navision is preferred but not required
- Extremely organized and meticulous (detail-oriented)
- Team Player

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Advantages

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Work Location: In person

📌 Accountant (Calgary)
🏢 Advanced Orthomolecular Research
📍 Calgary