The Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining the general ledger, and supporting month-end and year-end closing processes. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational and analytical skills, attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of accounting principles. This position supports the Financial Controller in preparing and analyzing financial reports, identifying variances, and contributing to accurate financial forecasting and reporting.

Responsibilities

- Perform backup Accounts Payable functions as required, including processing weekly payments, wire transfers, transactions, bill payments, and intercompany bank transfers; record applicable payment transactions in the accounting system and ensure appropriate approval processes are followed.
- Provide backup support for EFT payment processing and related accounting entries as required.
- Bank Reconciliation US & Axioma group of Companies.
- Daily update of Cash Flow statement working paper .
- Weekly cash position/projection for review by the Controller.
- Payroll worksheet and entries.
- Perform month-end and year-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 when required
- 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 as needed in posting of AR collections and follow-up if necessary
- Assist with month-end closing procedures for US as needed.
- Perform other tasks and ad-hoc requests from time to time.

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

Perks:

- 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 (Northeast Calgary)
🏢 Advanced Orthomolecular Research
📍 Northeast Calgary