Corporate Accountant
Calgary
Head Office – Accounting & Finance /
Permanent Employee /
Hybrid
Long View. A career that helps you get more out of life.
A Long View career helps you get more out of life. We don’t just say it, we prove it. Every day. We’re proud of our reputation as one of North America’s most dynamic IT providers — and we’re even prouder of our culture that allows our people to live life to its fullest. At Long View, we create an environment of collaboration and support, of innovation and enthusiasm, of inclusion and belonging. As a member of the Long View team, you’ll see how our company’s core pillars — Integrity, Competence, Value, and Fun — resonate through the workplace. And in a recent survey, 90% of Long View team members rated Long View as a good or great place to work!
Are you an experienced Corporate Accountant ready for the next step in your career? Do you enjoy working with a team of fun and competent people delivering accounting expertise to a growing organization?
We are looking for an intermediate Corporate Accountant for our Head Office which is located in Calgary. In this role, you will be an integral member of our Accounting Team, providing finance and accounting expertise.
A Day in the Life:
- Assist the Manager of Corporate Accounting and Senior Accountant to produce accurate and timely month end and year end consolidated and legal entity financial statements in accordance with Accounting Standard for Private Entities (ASPE)
- Support with accounting policy documentation
- Assist in carrying out corporate accounting duties, that are primarily focused on the balance sheet accounts of the company
- Assist with supporting accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and revenue departments with questions on technical issues, and problem resolution
- Assist with year-end audit including preparing working papers and information gathering
- Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and continuity schedules
- Ensure regular follow up is done with other teams that drive movement/explanations on the balance sheet i.e. unbilled revenue/fixed fees/accrued contractors etc.
- Ensure accurate recognition of revenue and expenses in accordance with the latest accounting standards
- Perform daily bank reconciliation tasks
- Conduct costs analysis
- Responsible for creating and performing financial analysis using data visualization tools such as Microsoft Power BI
- Assist with championing a data-based decision-making culture across the organization using analysis, trending and financial reporting strategies
- Assist with the automation of routine tasks by displaying aptitude to explore new technologies and potential of Artificial Intelligence combined with willingness to self-teach process automation tools
What You Bring:
- Previous experience in similar accounting or finance roles
- CPA designation holder or, currently working towards accounting designation(CPA)
- Strong analytical skills
- Clear and professional communication skills in both verbal and written communication
- Well developed interpersonal skills, collaborative and team focused
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (V-Lookups, X-lookups, Conditional Formatting, PivotTables, etc.)
- Experience working with integrated ERP Systems
What Makes You Extra Awesome:
- Experience with Power BI
- Working experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365
Why Work at Long View:
- Comprehensive benefits package from day one
- Career growth – Permanent staff positions, paid training, career life planning, and relocation and travel opportunities
- Interesting work – Be part of exciting projects while accessing all the latest technologies
- Flexible environment – A workplace that values the importance of flexibility for personal/professional growth, happiness and wellness
Want to learn more about our culture and life at Long View? Check us out on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram!
Long View’s mission of building the best and most sustainable team-driven organization requires dedicated and ambitious people. Through employee resource groups, impactful and effective conversations, townhalls and various company-wide training, including how to reduce unconscious bias, we are fostering an inclusive environment. We are committed to taking consistent, positive and lifelong action to be a diverse and equitable workplace because we know that the most effective companies are made up of people with varied identities, experiences and backgrounds.
Long View is an equal opportunity employer. If you have any accommodation requests for your interview or the role, please let your friendly Recruiter know.
