Junior Capital Accountant

Job summary

Track, analyze, and report capital project spending and status, and prepare month-end capital accounting entries, fixed asset transactions, and PST working papers. Maintain project reports and schedules, investigate discrepancies, and support improvements to capital planning systems, BI reporting, and workflows.

Job details

We are seeking a driven, detail-oriented Junior Capital Accountant to join the corporate finance team of a premier organization located at Brookfield Place in Downtown Calgary. Focusing on capital projects and associated project financials, this individual will play a key role in tracking project spend, performing variance analysis, and preparing core financial entries. In this role you will work closely with Project Managers and Finance teams to support full project lifecycles from initial setup through construction and final close-out. We are looking for an ambitious individual early in their career who understands business, systems, and people, and who is eager to make an impactful contribution. Your Success Will Be Defined By Your Ability To Support the tracking, analysis, and reporting of capital project status and spend alongside Project Managers and Finance. Prepare month-end capital accounting entries, including transfers from Assets Under Construction (AUC) to fixed assets as projects are placed into service. Process fixed asset additions, disposals, and transfers, including related depreciation and gain or loss entries. Maintain capital project reports and supporting schedules, reviewing data for accuracy and investigating coding, budget, or category discrepancies. Prepare monthly PST working papers and self-assessments for applicable provincial capital projects (BC & SK) to ensure accurate recording and remittance. Support the ongoing development and improvement of capital planning systems, BI reporting tools, and workflow processes. Serve as a collaborative team resource, providing coverage for new capital project creation and workflow approval steps. Your Strengths Include Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field; enrollment in or intent to pursue the CPA PEP program is considered a strong asset. Open to candidates earlier in their career with strong foundational accounting principles and a drive to learn. High degree of proficiency and strong familiarity with Microsoft Excel, as the majority of day-to-day modeling and reporting will be conducted in Excel. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) or BI dashboard reporting tools is considered a definite asset. Familiarity with fixed asset accounting principles, Assets Under Construction (AUC), and the capitalization process is beneficial. Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent problem-solving abilities and a collaborative, innovative mindset. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within tight deadlines. If you are interested in this role and meet the above criteria, please click the "Apply" button to send your resume directly to Nadine Girard or Lexie Robertson. Recruitment Partners Inc. is an Alberta-based, Alberta-focused recruitment firm. We are dedicated to building long-term relationships while securing top talent for Alberta's best employers. At the heart of our efforts is a collaborative, consultative approach. We are proud of our team of consultants, who come with practical business experience, a strong network of professional contacts, and are focused on what is best for both clients and candidates. We will facilitate the best fit between client and candidate. This means reduced turnover, enhanced employee engagement, increased productivity, and customer satisfaction, and more. Accounting & Finance - Sales & Operations - Engineering - Supply Chain - Human Resources - Office Support - Technology Contact us today - Your Search Partner - www.recruitmentpartners.ca

What you’ll do

Track, analyze, and report capital project spending and status, and prepare month-end capital accounting entries, fixed asset transactions, and PST working papers. Maintain project reports and schedules, investigate discrepancies, and support improvements to capital planning systems, BI reporting, and workflows.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, business, or a related field is sought, and CPA PEP enrollment or intent to pursue it is an asset. Candidates should have strong foundational accounting knowledge, advanced familiarity with Excel, and effective communication, problem-solving, collaboration, and prioritization skills; experience with D365, BI tools, and fixed asset accounting is beneficial.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Priority Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Capital Accounting
• Capital Project Tracking
• Variance Analysis
• Month-End Accounting
• Fixed Asset Accounting
• Assets Under Construction
• Depreciation Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Dynamics 365
• BI Dashboard Reporting
• PST Working Papers
• Data Accuracy Review
• Problem-Solving
• Communication
• Priority Management

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Data & Analytics

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