Senior Accountant – Calgary, AB

Position: Senior Accountant
Company: LaPrairie Crane
Location: Calgary, AB

The Senior Accountant will work closely with the Controller performing a variety of both administration and accounting support roles. The successful candidate for this position will be someone who enjoys variety and is able to efficiently and successfully multi-task, when required.

Roles and Responsibilities:

As the Senior Accounting Administrator:

• Management of Equipment/ Asset files.
• Analysis of Monthly Fleet and other Asset Reports.
• Preparation and filing of GST/PST.
• Management of the IFTA (International Fuel Tax Agreement) reporting process.
• Responsibility over intercompany recharges.
• Process monthly Executive’s Visa Expense Reports.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of processes and procedures by assisting with system projects and process improvement initiatives, as required.
• Produce other ad hoc reports, as required.
• Other administration and accounting responsibilities, as required.

As the Collections Supervisor:

• Overall management of collections, ensuring compliance with standard policy.
• Oversight of collection calls from the administration clerk.
• Identification of files that require escalation and action to appropriate parties.
• Management of non-responsive files.
• Conduct credit checks on customers and consumers as needed; establish and manage limits.
• Recommend, document and implement policies and procedures that facilitate the consistent and efficient collection of accounts receivable.
• Provide month-end reporting of Accounts Receivable status.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years’ work-related experience in administration/ accounting.
• Collections/ credit control experience and supervisory experience an asset.
• Minimum high school diploma and post-secondary education in accounting, book keeping or business administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of accounting systems and general accounting principles. 
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, & Outlook.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with prioritizing abilities to meet time sensitive deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and proficient in data management.
• Eager to learn and comfortable communicating with various departments within the company.

To take advantage of this opportunity, please submit your resume to:

Human Resources Department
Email: careers@laprairiegroup.com
Fax: (403) 767-9932