Junior​/Intermediate Accountant

Join a Growing Civil Construction Company – Where Your Skills Make an Impact

North Star Contracting has been delivering high-quality civil construction projects across Alberta for over 25 years. We’re a rapidly growing company with a strong reputation for excellence, and we’re looking for a skilled Intermediate Accountant to join our finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated accounting professional who is CPA-designated or actively working toward their CPA and ready to take on more responsibility in a dynamic construction environment.

• Competitive salary + full benefits package
• Modern office environment with flexible working hours
• Significant growth opportunities as the company continues to expand
• Hands-on experience in construction accounting
• Stable, long-term career with a respected Alberta company
• Positive, collaborative, and supportive team culture

As an Intermediate Accountant, you will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end processes, driving process improvements, and mentoring junior staff. You will report directly to the Controller.

• Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements
• Perform monthly bank, general ledger, and account reconciliations
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation entries
• Process cost transfers between projects
• Prepare month-end journal entries and accruals
• Support internal control improvements and process efficiencies
• Provide training and mentorship to junior accounting staff
• Cross-train on multiple accounting functions for vacation coverage
• Handle ad-hoc projects and reporting as assigned by the Controller

• Bachelor s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (preferred)

• Accounting: 3 years (preferred)
• Construction industry experience: 3 years (preferred)

• English (preferred)

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or actively working toward CPA (strongly preferred)

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, XLOOKUP, complex formulas, data analysis)
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook)
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume transactions
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Knowledge of Explorer ERP is a significant asset

Salary will be based on experience and qualifications.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $1.00 per year

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Work Location:

In person