Senior Accountant

For over 30 years, Bidell Gas Compression has been a North American leader in rotating equipment, including gas compression, power generation and pumps.

Our dedicated team works to exceed customer expectations through sales, applications, engineering, fabrication and product support.

We are hiring a Senior Accountant to join our Finance team.

Reporting to the Finance Controller, you will support financial and operational accounting for our Fabrication, Parts & Service, and Rental divisions. You will lead the month-end close process and assist with financial reporting, budgeting, compliance and special projects.

Month-End Close and Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly and quarterly journal entries with supporting documents. These include revenue and cost accruals, capital, intercompany transactions and reclassifications.
• Review work-in-progress (WIP) relief and reconcile general ledger accounts for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare management financial reports and explain variances.
• Assist with monthly consolidated reporting packages and supporting schedules.
• Provide input for the company’s Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A).

Treasury and Operational Accounting

• Support weekly treasury activities, including cash forecasts, payment processing, customer receipts and vendor payments.
• Review new customer and vendor account setups.
• Assist with Canadian and U.S. payroll reviews.
• Prepare or review monthly sales commissions.
• Maintain capital asset records, including Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) setup, amortization and gains or losses on disposal.
• Reconcile rental fleet accounts and accrue related revenue and expenses.

Compliance, Planning and Projects

• Research accounting policies and recommend treatments under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Prepare audit working papers and respond to internal and external audit requests.
• Research tax and compliance matters and assist with monthly Canadian and U.S. tax filings and reporting.
• Support budgeting and forecasting.
• Assist with the company’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) system implementation.
• Provide accounting support to operations and other divisions.
• Complete other duties and special projects assigned by the Controller.

• University degree in accounting or finance.
• CPA designation.
• At least five years of experience in a similar role. Manufacturing or oilfield services experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting policies and procedures.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is an asset.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A motivated, dependable approach with a high level of integrity.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy, fast-paced environment.

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive health benefits plan.
• Employee savings plan.
• A standard 40-hour work week.
• The opportunity to contribute to an entrepreneurial team with strong technical expertise.
• A challenging and engaging work environment.
• Exposure to Canadian and U.S. operations.