Senior Staff Accountant

Job title: Senior Staff Accountant

Company: Vaco

Job description: About the Company
Our client is a company engaged in the fabrication, construction and distribution sectors of the steel industry. They are looking for a Senior Staff Accountant to join their team!Why Work Here

• Strong compensation package
• Good work life balance with reasonable working hours
• Opportunities for growth beyond this role and promotion
• Full medical and dental benefits

About the Opportunity

• Manage full-cycle accounting operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking, payroll, intercompany, fixed assets, and financial reporting
• Manage the month-end and year-end close process for associated companies, including preparation/ review of journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations and all related working papers/ supporting schedules
• Responsible for timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, reports, and regulatory/ statutory filings to external agencies/ authorities in compliance with ASPE and industry standards
• Support Controller and GM on preparing monthly commentary and analysis to group and head office
• Lead financial processes in support of client project execution, which includes but is not limited to project setup, maintenance, invoicing, project reporting and project closure
• Collaborate with cross-functional project team and provide guidance, oversight and follow up on any project billing or costing discrepancies as needed; ensure no leakage on billable job costs
• Support and augment project staff, provide earned value analysis and report on estimate/ as-sold to actual; challenging assumptions/ status quo, ensure adherence to contract terms and conditions; identify change order/ margin enhancement opportunities
• Monitor customer A/R, customer credit limit and exposure management, reporting on cash collections, escalating problem accounts to relevant stakeholders as per company policy and drive resolution
• Provide coverage for payroll, A/P and any other accounting duties among team as necessary; support, cross-train with and cover extended accounting team as required
• Mentor project, clerical and administrative staff, providing guidance, oversight, training, and foster continuous improvement mindset and support professional development
• Responsible for the periodic review and update of various allocation rates for indirects and overheads
• Support implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity
• Recommend process improvements to streamline workflows and optimize resource utilization
• Contribute and develop means to track new and strategic information to assist with decision making; support with assessing and presenting underlying performance of the business.
• Collaborate with Controller, GM and VP Finance to support various business objectives and strategic initiatives
• Any other tasks or projects under the direction of Controller, GM, VP Finance and senior management

About You

• 2-4 years of experience in full cycle accounting
• Manufacturing / Construction industry experience
• 1+ years experience in project accounting, job costing, or a similar role
• CPA or CPA in progress.

Salary Range
$90,000 – $100,000/yearHow to Apply
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When referencing this job, quote #449494You must currently reside within the Greater Edmonton Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Expected salary: $90000 – 100000 per year

Location: Edmonton, AB

Job date: Mon, 23 Jun 2025 22:44:31 GMT

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