Financial Accountant

Propak Systems Ltd., an established leader in engineering, fabrication, and construction of gas compression, processing and heavy oil facilities. We are currently seeking a Financial Accountant to join our Finance Department at our Airdrie office. The Financial Accountant is responsible for the completion of financial reporting for a Canadian fabrication/service division, financial statements for a US subsidiary, providing insightful analysis of financial performance and supporting both operational and accounting staff as required.

• Canadian Construction Subsidiary Preparation and analysis of monthly Financial Statements. Preparation of journal entries related to intercompany transactions, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and other accounts as required. Percentage of Completion Revenue Recognition calculation to ensure revenue is recognized according to accounting standards.
• Canadian Provincial and US State Sales Tax Returns Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual returns for all entities within the Propak group across a range of Canadian provinces and US states. Completion of Use Tax calculations for equipment, materials, etc. Review, monitoring and internally auditing transactions to ensure compliance with relevant sales tax regulations and legislation. Researching and providing opinion on sales tax issues for senior management to aid decision making.
• Report and present financial information and analysis to management regarding the division/subsidiary company performance each month.
• Communicate and build relationships with management and operations staff to provide accounting related support and knowledge in a proactive manner.
• Other accounting related duties as required.

• Currently enrolled or recently completed in CPA Professional Education Program (PEP).
• One- or two-year diploma or certificate in business with an accounting focus.
• Minimum 1 to 2 years general accounting experience in a similar industry or practice.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including but not limited to Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Knowledge of Visual, Dynamics 365 or similar ERP is an asset.
• Experience using business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau is an asset.
• Knowledge of Sales and Use Tax concepts is an asset.