<p>Robert Half has partnered with a reputable client in Edmonton, Alberta, to recruit an experienced Senior Accountant. We are seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented professional with a strong background in financial accounting and financial analysis—ideally with experience in the construction industry. This individual will play a key role in overseeing financial operations and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.</p><p>• Perform account reconciliations, including balance sheet and bank reconciliations, to maintain financial accuracy.</p><p>• Manage general ledger activities, including journal entries and adjustments.</p><p>• Oversee month-end closing processes to meet reporting deadlines.</p><p>• Conduct variance analysis to identify trends and provide actionable insights.</p><p>• Consolidate financial statements across multiple entities for accurate reporting.</p><p>• Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel functions to streamline financial processes and analysis.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to improve efficiency in financial operations.</p><p>• Provide support for financial audits and ensure proper documentation is maintained.</p><p>• Assist in the implementation of financial systems and tools to enhance reporting capabilities.</p>
<p><strong>Senior Accountant </strong></p><p><br></p><p>Are you a detail-oriented accounting pro looking to make a real impact? We’re seeking a passionate Senior Accountant to join our growing team and support a mission that matters! This role offers huge upside and opportunity to grow your skillset while working alongside the executive team. If your goal is to become a Controller, this is the role for you. You will be mentored and given the opportunity to take ownership of the accounting process for a large manufacturing company with operations in the USA & Canada.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Our organization is recognized for its commitment to reliability, continuous improvement, and team success. In this Edmonton-based position, you’ll collaborate with talented colleagues, including the executive team, and play a crucial role supporting financial decision-making for a company with a strong, established reputation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You'll Do:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Prepare monthly financial statements and perform variance analyses.</li><li>Oversee month-end reconciliation activities, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.</li><li>Manage monthly tax filings for North American operations and prepare weekly financial reports for external stakeholders.</li><li>Identify financial trends and provide critical insights to inform strategic decisions.</li><li>Contribute to ad hoc projects that help drive the business forward.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Are you ready to elevate your accounting career and make a direct impact on high-visibility projects? Step into the role of Senior Project Accountant, where you’ll own the numbers, mentor the next generation of accounting talent, and collaborate with leaders across departments—all while fueling innovative development and construction projects.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why You’ll Love This Opportunity:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>Be a Trusted Financial Business Partner:</strong> Get up close to the action, supporting controllers and project managers with crucial budget-to-actual tracking, variance analysis, and insightful financial reporting.</li><li><strong>Showcase Your Expertise:</strong> Leverage your deep construction and development accounting experience to manage WIP reporting, oversee progress billing, and steer project closeouts for initiatives ranging from ground-up builds to tenant improvements.</li><li><strong>Shape the Future of Finance:</strong> Partner with leadership to enforce controls, streamline forecasting processes, and ensure every dollar is allocated with purpose and accuracy.</li><li><strong>Lead and Inspire:</strong> Take on a visible people management role—hire, onboard, coach, and mentor team members while cultivating a collaborative, high-performance culture.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Drive budgeting, forecasting, and project cost reporting hand-in-hand with project managers and stakeholders.</li><li>Oversee and prepare critical project financials: work in progress, cost allocations, progress billings, and project closeouts.</li><li>Champion internal controls, audit requirements, and contract compliance throughout all project phases.</li><li>Support monthly and year-end closes with journal entries, reconciliations, cost summaries, and backup documentation.</li><li>Lead and develop a talented accounting team, offering strategic guidance, feedback, and opportunities for growth.</li><li>Deliver on ad-hoc initiatives to support senior leadership and continuous improvement across the business.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client is seeking a driven and analytical <strong>Senior Financial Analyst</strong> to play a key role in delivering meaningful financial insights that influence strategy and operational performance. In this position, you will partner with leaders across the business to interpret financial data, uncover trends, and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations that support sound decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>• Deliver deep financial analysis</strong> on monthly results, highlighting key drivers, trends, and variances against budget and forecast.</p><p><strong>• Build and present</strong> high‑impact financial reports and dashboards that equip senior leadership with timely, decision-ready insights.</p><p><strong>• Partner with Operations leaders</strong> to provide financial expertise that strengthens operational planning, performance management, and resource allocation.</p><p><strong>• Develop and enhance</strong> ad‑hoc reports and analytical tools to evaluate customer profitability, pricing strategies, margin opportunities, and operational efficiencies.</p><p><strong>• Lead the budgeting and forecasting cycles,</strong> challenging assumptions, validating inputs, and ensuring accuracy across all business units.</p><p><strong>• Maintain the integrity of financial data</strong> through complex balance sheet reconciliations and rigorous review of financial records.</p><p><strong>• Support compliance and internal control standards,</strong> ensuring reporting accuracy and alignment with policies and accounting requirements.</p><p><strong>• Champion continuous improvement</strong> by streamlining reporting processes, identifying automation opportunities, and contributing to successful year‑end audit activities.</p><p><strong>• Integrate and analyze data</strong> from multiple sources to produce clear insights, trend analyses, and recommendations that enhance business performance.</p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>THE ROLE:</strong></p><p>Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Financial Analyst to support complex financial operations related to restricted funding and grant management. In this role, you will review funding proposals and agreements, collaborate with funding recipients and other stakeholders to resolve grant-related issues, monitor deferred revenue balances and expiring grants, and interpret and provide guidance to operational and Finance staff on applicable policies and procedures. You will also prepare complex financial reports on restricted funds and revenues, prepare variance analyses, reconcile general ledger accounts and restricted funding receipts, complete month-end close procedures such as preparation of journal entries, coordinate or lead various year-end tasks and requirements, and support internal and external audit requests. As necessary, you will also coordinate and monitor progress of ad hoc or special projects and provide coaching and support to Financial Analysts and other entry-level positions.</p><p><strong>ABOUT YOU:</strong></p><p>You are an adaptable, detail-focused finance professional who excels in environments where collaboration and problem-solving are essential. You bring strong analytical capabilities, a proactive approach to resolving issues, and comfort working with stakeholders across various levels. You thrive in a supportive team setting and are willing to step in wherever needed. Your skill and experience make you a perfect candidate for navigating these tasks with ease.</p><p><strong>WHAT'S ON OFFER?</strong></p><p>You’ll join a highly collaborative finance team within a purpose-driven, public-sector environment. This opportunity provides exposure to meaningful financial work involving restricted funds, grants, and consolidated reporting. A competitive wage, strong team culture, and an engaging workload make this an excellent next step for an experienced analyst seeking growth and challenge. If you're ready to make a tangible difference, we invite you to submit your application online today and be a part of our client's vibrant team.</p>
