Prairie North Group of Companies, a leading construction group based in Acheson, Alberta, Canada, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team. The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in the financial management of our company, ensuring that our financial practices follow accounting standards for private enterprises, regulatory requirements and best practices in the industry. This is a full-time position, reporting to the Vice President of Finance.
The successful candidate will be hands-on, detail-oriented, and capable of supporting both day-to-day accounting functions and broader business initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to build structure, improve processes, and contribute strategically as the organization continues to grow.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliations.
- Review financial transactions and ensure accurate coding, allocations, and reporting within Explorer Eclipse.
- Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to reporting timelines.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management initiatives to help drive operational and financial performance.
- Develop, implement, and enhance internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures.
- Collaborate with external auditors, tax advisors, financial institutions, and regulatory agencies on compliance and reporting matters.
- Analyze financial results, monitor key performance indicators, and provide actionable recommendations to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
- Provide mentorship and leadership to accounting staff while helping establish scalable finance and reporting practices.
Requirements
Qualifications
- CPA designation.
- Progressive accounting experience with exposure to full-cycle accounting and financial reporting.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and financial analysis.
- Experience working with Explorer Eclipse or similar ERP/accounting systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office with expert knowledge of Excel.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and present financial information clearly.
- Self-motivated, hands-on, and eager to contribute to the finance function.
Why This Opportunity?
- Ability to influence financial processes and help shape the future of the organization.
- Growing and collaborative business environment.
- Broad scope of responsibility with both operational and strategic involvement.
- We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance. If you are a self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic and a passion for financial management, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
- To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to our HR department. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Acheson, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Experience with Accounting Software as in Explorer Eclipse, Word, Excel Ect
- Experience with Civil Construction
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- Accounting : 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
