Accounting Analyst

POSITION SUMMARY

The Accounting Analyst measures, discloses, and provides appropriate support regarding the management of Strike's finances and taxes. Responsibilities include reconciling accounts, preparing analyses and auditing reports, preparing tax submissions, providing AX/CMiC systems support and communicating with management and associates on all financial related issues.

Employees are expected to support and participate in a "culture of safety", and adhere to and be ambassadors of Strike's Code of Conduct and Values, and to treat others with dignity, respect and fairness.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Complete monthly reconciliation for all accounts as assigned such as asset and liability accounts, project, fixed asset and overhead accounts.
• Participate in and assist in preparing periodic financial statements
• Maintain accurate records for all financial transactions
• Develop, analyze and interpret statistics and accounting information in order to appraise profitability, production/budget reconciliation, and overall operating cost-efficiency
• Periodic review of accounting records, including but not limited to invoices, journal entries, deposits, and reconciliations to ensure accuracy of records
• Prepare entries as required to accurately complete monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting
• Assist with preparation of statements and supporting schedules for audits and reviews as required
• Prepare commodity tax submission and assist Accounting Manager with compliance with federal, provincial, and company guidelines and standards
• Ensure accurate expense recognition
• Ensure accuracy of fixed assets records by completing asset additions and disposals as required
• Assist in reconciling internal accounting discrepancies
• Maintain and ensure accuracy to general ledger records, bringing issues to the attention of Accounting Manager or Controller
• Keep up-to-date on regulations and procedures for corporate accounting
• Liaise with management and associates and advise on cost management control
• Support as-needed, specialized, and one-off assignments

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Relevant diploma or bachelor's degree (e.g. business administration, accounting, commerce) preferred

Experience

• Minimum five years of accounting experience with exposure to full-cycle accounting processes

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Broad understanding of finance, accounting, budgeting and cost control principles
• Working knowledge of GAAP and IFRS is essential
• Knowledge of financial and accounting software applications including, Microsoft Dynamics AX, CMiC, Excel and Word
• Experience in oilfield services and/or construction industry is preferred
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, able to successfully manage priorities to meet weekly, monthly and quarterly deadlines
• Capable of working independently with minimal direction
• Possesses an eye for detail
• Proactively seeks and accomplishes tasks that lead to a safe, consistent, efficient, and productive work environment

Why work for Strike:

Based in Western Canada with a head office in Calgary, Alberta, we provide energy and industrial construction and maintenance services across the largest geographical area in Canada.

At Strike, we continuously demonstrate leadership, drive, creativity, and initiative. This has been shown through the recognition of being named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies since 2007, and then later recognized at the Platinum Level for Canada's Best Managed Companies distinction since 2018.

Our team is comprised of loyal, supportive, and forward-thinking industry professionals. We foster a stable, safe, and community-minded environment where you can embrace professional development and maximize your upward mobility. At Strike, we also reward our own people for their continuous commitment, energy, enthusiasm, and results. Our culture at Strike is highly important to us, which is why we make many efforts to support those employed at Strike.

Strike's main value is that every employee gets home safe. We are a safety-focused company that allows our employees to work efficiently with the safest equipment and procedures. At Strike, we have created a community that supports the importance of physical and mental health. As we value the importance of treating others as we wish to be treated, Strike has a welcoming and inclusive team.

Strike Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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