Accounting Assistant

Perma-Pipe Canada, Ltd. is a dynamic, global supplier of pipe coating solutions and factory pre-insulated piping systems to the oil & gas, district heating and cooling and industrial markets. Our Camrose, Alberta Manufacturing Facility is now recruiting an Accountant to support our growing business.

The Accounting Assistant is a hands-on accounting and finance professional with problem solving, analytical and communication skills. Must have experience with the month-end closing process and financial reporting requirements. Assist in the monthly close process, prepare month-end journal entries, account reconciliations, and customer invoicing.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close, including assigned journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, accruals, and overall maintenance of all accounts.
• Perform general ledger account reconciliations, bank account reconciliations, and cash management activities.
• Assist with customer invoicing and customer credit management activities.
• Prepare special financial reports as requested by management by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Assist in the preparation of year-end audit working papers; including assets, liabilities, revenues and expenditures.
• Assist with periodic sales tax audits and liaise with auditors to provide documentation as required.
• Assist with external, internal and bank audits by providing necessary documentation/explanations.
• Support and assist with process improvement opportunities, best practice initiatives, inventory counts and other special projects as assigned.
• Maintain fixed assets and ensure accuracy, generate PO’s from approved requisitions, create and maintain part ID’s.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Accounting Certificate, Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum two (2) years of relevant accounting or finance experience.
• Experience in manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Hands on self-starter with proven problem solving, conceptual and analytical skills.
• Demonstrates ability to achieve quality results in efficient and timely manner.
• Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail and accuracy.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• accounting: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person