Overview

The Accounting Manager would help assist the Controller in overseeing the accounting and office duties for our group of companies. This includes Prairie Crane, Hope West Holdings, Alpine Transport & Rigging, and NCCHD.

Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM with 1 hour lunch

Responsibilities to Help Oversee:

All Accounting Responsibilities for All Companies including:

o Bank Reconciling, Company Remittances, Margin Reports, Year Ends, Dealing with Scotiabank/BDC/Etc.

o Overseeing and assisting accounting operations of NCCHD

o Oversee the operations of the accounting department

o Maintain the chart of accounts

o Maintain an orderly accounting filing system

o Issue timely and complete financial statements

o Coordinate the preparation of the annual year end files for external accountants

o Provide financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations

o Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants

o Comply with Provincial and Federal government reporting requirements and tax filings

o Complete any other reports or request from Controller, Operations Manager, General Manager, and President

Accounts Payable and Receivable

o Help oversee that accounts payable are coded correctly

o Oversee entering and reconciliation of corporate visas and American express

o Work with the general manager to ensure payables are paid in a timely manner

o Ensure that accounts receivable are collected promptly

o Review AR invoices prior to submitting to clients, and ensure they have been received

o Follow up on payments from clients as required

Payroll

o Ensure payroll is correctly coded to Crane’s and paid in a timely manner

o Ensure timesheets are calculated correctly and received in a timely manner from the administrative assistants

o Complete monthly Union Dues submissions

o Complete yearly WCB reports and payments

o All Benefits Administration

o All pension administration

o Apprenticeships – Submitting hours, etc.

NCCHD

o Assist with day-to-day operations as needed

o Direct staff on inventory monitoring and reconciling

o Monitor Wells Fargo/Northpoint and reporting for trailer sales

o Monitor accounting/filing for NCCHD and assist when needed

Office Responsibilities:

• Filing
• Insurance – Assisting with insurance responsibilities (Euler, Hoffmann Kool, Butler Byers)
• Oversee completing credit applications
• Overseeing and assisting other office personnel as needed
• Attend sales meetings as needed
• Ensuring receptionist and administrators are fulfilling their tasks as needed
• Completing cheque deposits (cheque scanner) and bank deposits when needed
• Dealing with customers as needed
• Assist with planning staff events (i.e. Christmas, fundraisers, etc.)
• Bring positive morale to office and new ideas
• Office upkeep

Skills

• Past accounts receivable and payable experience
• Proficiency in accounting software. Sage Intaact and QuickBooks ideal (primarily Sage)
• Strong data entry skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Solid understanding of payroll processes and financial services
• Good communication skills for collaboration with team members
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Teams)
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritise work
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Degree in accounting or finance would be preferred

Additional Information:

Health and Dental benefits (employer pays 50%) after 3 months probation

Pension (employer matches 2%, with increases after 3 & 5 years)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Corman Park, SK: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience

• Accounting: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person