Accountant

Location: 

Calgary, AB, CA, T2C 0A9

Workplace Type: 

Why Join Mattr?

· Medical, dental & vision coverage with HSA contributions

· 401(k) with company match, vested immediately

· Attractive incentive bonus plans

· Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability insurance

· Wellness incentives

· Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

· Discounts on fitness, shopping & travel (Blue365, LifeMart & more)

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy, integrity, and compliance with relevant regulations. This individual collaborates closely with various departments—such as operations, production, procurement, and management—to provide accurate financial analysis and reporting, support business decisions, and maintain robust internal controls. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of both accounting principles and the unique challenges of manufacturing environments. This is a 15-18 month contract role.

 

DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Financial Reporting and Analysis: Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial information in accordance. Ensure timely submission of all required financial reports to management and external stakeholders.
  • Month-End and Year-End Closing: Execute month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
  • AFE Tracking: Monitor actual asset costs against AFEs and highlight any overages that require amendments.
  • Asset ROI Review: Conduct reviews to ensure ROI calculations in AFE justifications are achieved.
  • Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial data related to Capex and Leases.
  • Depreciation: Review and post depreciation for all tangible and intangible assets.
  • Asset Transactions: Handle all additions, disposals, impairments, and other transactions for composite assets, ensuring compliance with policies and DOA approval.
  • Reconciliations: Prepare balance sheet reconciliations. Identifying any corrective actions to ensure balances accurately reflect the correct financial balances.
  • Lease Software: Maintain lease information in the system, ensuring accuracy. Organize Monthly communications, written or verbal to discuss any changes affecting lease terms.
  • Internal Controls and Compliance: Maintain strong internal controls over accounting processes and company assets. Ensure compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal regulations, as well as internal company policies. Participate in internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations as required.
  • Audit: Coordinate with external auditors on questions and sample requests for Capex and ROU related transactions.
  • Process Improvement: Evaluate existing accounting processes, systems, and workflows. Recommend and implement improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of financial data.
  • Policies and Procedures: Work with Controllers to document and improve procedures and policies relating to Capex and Lease financial management.
  • ERP and Accounting Systems: Utilize manufacturing ERP and accounting software to enter data, generate reports, and analyze information. Support system upgrades or new software implementations by participating in testing and training.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Liaise with operations, engineering, sales, procurement, and senior management to provide financial insights that support business decision-making and drive company objectives.
  • Ad Hoc Analysis & Reporting: Prepare special reports and analyses as requested by management, such as make-versus-buy analyses, capital expenditure appraisals, and scenario planning.

 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master’s or professional certification such as CPA/CMA preferred).
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a manufacturing or industrial environment strongly preferred.
  • Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial information, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations.
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across diverse teams.
  • Analytical mindset with proactive problem-solving abilities.
  • 15–18-month contract.

 

Safety:

Every worker shall, 

a) Cooperate with their employer for the purposes of protecting the health and safety of themselves as well as other workers either engaged or at the work site where the work is being carried out. Every employer shall, as far as it is reasonably practicable to ensure: 

a) The health and safety of workers and others at the work site, that the workers are aware of their health and safety responsibilities and duties.

 

Compensation: $69,000 - $87,000 annually 

 

We are always looking to add great people to the Mattr family, people whose skills and goals match our mission and values. If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment where integrity and passion drives operational excellence, Mattr is for you!

 

Mattr is an equal opportunity employer.

 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.