Overview The Intermediate Accountant is an integral member of the Accounting and Finance Department, with primary responsibility for monthly accounting, month-end close and timely, accurate financial reporting for assigned clients. Key deliverables include reconciled general ledger accounts, complete month-end working papers, and monthly financial statements and supporting reports for Manager review. The role also supports cash management, annual financial reporting, audits/reviews and compliance requirements.

Solid working relationships with management, co-workers and third parties are essential.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Coordinate monthly accounting and month-end close for assigned clients, ensuring financial records and reporting deliverables are completed within established deadlines;
- Prepare monthly journal entries, accruals, prepaid expense adjustments, investment accounting, depreciation and correcting entries, with appropriate supporting documentation and investigate any discrepancies;
- Prepare and issue management fee invoices to clients and ensure amounts are recorded in the appropriate reporting period;
- Complete month-end working papers and required support schedules for the financial statements;
- Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting reporting packages for assigned clients, including explanations of significant period-over-period and budget variances, for Manager review;
- Assist with annual financial statement preparation and prepare year-end working papers to support financial statement audits/reviews;
- Assist with preparation of annual budgets for select clients;
- Compliance reporting for corporate taxation requirements including Canadian federal, provincial, and GST;




- Support personal taxation preparation including reconciliations;
- Create and/or maintain special project, capital and other reports;
- Support the development of and adherence to policies and internal controls;
- Accounts payable and expense coding support as needed;
- Other special projects as assigned; and
- Provide backup support for the Intermediate Accountant and Manager of Accounting.

REQUIREMENTS: The ideal candidate is a highly organized team player who can work with minimal supervision and manage recurring month-end deadlines. Strong attention to detail, sound accounting knowledge and the ability to investigate account discrepancies and explain financial results are essential. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Other requirements include

- 5 or more years of experience in a similar role or post-secondary education with a major in accounting or equivalent, with practical knowledge of full cycle accounting, account reconciliations and financial statement preparation;
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word;
- Experience with Quickbooks Online accounting software;
- Experience with Beanworks software would be considered an asset;
- Strong financial report writing, including the ability to prepare clear supporting schedules and variance explanations;
- Problem solving abilities;
- High level of confidentiality;
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills across multiple clients; and
- Ability to prioritize work and consistently meet monthly close and financial reporting deadlines.

Pay: $65,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Work from home

Work Location: In person

📌 Intermediate Accountant (Calgary)
🏢 Private Management Services
📍 Calgary