Accountant

About the Role

Brandt Corporate Services Ltd. is looking for an experienced Accountant for their Calgary, Alberta office to support the Transportation division. Reporting to the Manager of Accounting, this position involves collaboration with multiple departments and branches nationwide to deliver comprehensive accounting support and detailed financial analysis. The role combines hands-on accounting duties with operational involvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements for branches and departments.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and post month-end journal entries with proper documentation.
• Perform regular reconciliation of bank accounts and daily or weekly transaction verifications.
• Coordinate intercompany processing and reconciliation across various divisions.
• Clarify accounting reports and procedures to internal teams and collaborate with operations to resolve any accounting discrepancies.
• Conduct operational analyses on monthly financial data and trends, identifying areas needing improvements.
• Analyze budget variances monthly and communicate findings to the Divisional Controller.
• Support annual budget preparation and associated analyses.
• Maintain a solid understanding of internal controls, their design, and purpose.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of accounting policies and procedures at both corporate and operational levels.
• Compile year-end working papers for auditors and provide necessary explanations.
• Respond to internal inquiries regarding monthly financial statements.
• Review colleagues' work as part of peer review processes.
• Participate in ongoing process improvements and special projects as required.