Accountant

Job summary

The Accountant will prepare financial statements, forecasts, and management reports within a multi-entity environment. They will also perform accounting for various legal structures and support year-end audit and tax preparation activities.

Job details

Builder of the year 28 times. Picture a career with us. Jayman BUILT, one of Alberta’s top home builders, currently has an opening for a full-time Accountant in at our Calgary location. We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accountant to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for accounting and financial reporting across Corporate, Investment, and long-term asset construction and operating divisions. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in project, construction, or investment accounting, as well as those actively pursuing their CPA designation. A day in the life: * Prepare month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial statements, forecasts, and management reports within a multi-entity environment * Perform accounting for various legal structures, including corporations, joint ventures, and limited partnerships * Compile and present monthly financial analyses to support management decision-making * Complete reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts * Track and analyze job-level costs * Review and investigate divisional and corporate overhead variances * Support year-end audit processes and tax preparation activities * Assist with quarterly reforecasting and annual budgeting * Contribute to IT system implementations and conversions WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE: * 3-7 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in project accounting, real estate, or investment environments * CPA designation or active pursuit of CPA certification * Strong sense of urgency with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset * Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel * High level of motivation, accountability, and ownership * Proactive approach with strong multitasking capabilities * Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy * Results-driven with strong relationship management and negotiation skills AS A 2025 BEST MANAGED COMPANY, WE WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH: * Competitive compensation and incentive program * Flexible health and dental coverage * Employee matching group RRSP program * Continuing education is a focus at Jayman, and you have the opportunity to participate in annual customized education & training * Opportunity for growth and career advancement * Employee Discounts * Social Club events * On-site gym & parking For the last 45 years, Jayman BUILT has been proud to be one of Alberta’s top home builders. Join the award-winning team and contribute to our exceptional track record. https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=f365331c-8337-4cd0-889d-3a12856b99a3&ccId=9200728479188_2&type=JS&lang=en_CA [https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=f365331c-8337-4cd0-889d-3a12856b99a3&ccId=9200728479188_2&type=JS&lang=en_CA] We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone or agency inquiries please.

What you’ll do

The Accountant will prepare financial statements, forecasts, and management reports within a multi-entity environment. They will also perform accounting for various legal structures and support year-end audit and tax preparation activities.

Requirements

Candidates should have 3-7 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in project or investment environments. A CPA designation or active pursuit of CPA certification is required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation • Incentive program • Flexible health and dental coverage • Employee matching group RRSP program • Continuing education • Employee discounts • Social club events • On-site gym • On-site parking

Listed skills

• Budgeting · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial reporting
• Project accounting
• Construction accounting
• Investment accounting
• Financial analysis
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Reconciliations
• Audit support
• Tax preparation
• Microsoft Office
• Excel
• Communication skills
• Multitasking
• Relationship management
• Negotiation
• Communication
• Management
• Decision Making
• Investments
• Detail Oriented
• Accountability
• Real Estate
• Financial Analysis
• Relationship Management
• Financial Statements
• Accounting
• Team Oriented
• Management Reporting
• Discounts And Allowances
• Tax Preparation
• Income Statement
• Joint Ventures
• Audit Processes
• Balance Sheet
• System Implementation
• Investment Accounting
• Project Accounting

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Construction
• Accountant
• Accountant (General)
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors