Assistant Controller - Contract Position

New-Way Group Ltd. is a dynamic and profitable group of companies with its Canadian headquarters in Lethbridge, AB.  New-Way’s Canadian operations currently has 5 locations in Alberta and Saskatchewan and our 3 divisions are focused on the Irrigation, Motorsports and Kubota AG Equipment markets. 

New-Way is currently looking to fill the position of Assistant Controller at our head office on a contract basis.  There is a possibility that this position could become full time after the initial term of approximately 1 year.

Reporting to and working with the Controller located in our US-based operations and also working with a local accounting consultant, this position would be of interest to a designated accountant with several of business experience looking for a team environment where you can be actively involved.  You will participate in how the accounting department evolves and initial duties will include:

• Responsibility to ensure day-to-day, monthly and year end processing has been assigned and completed.
• Month and Year End Financial Statement preparation including company consolidation.
• Assisting with the preparation of periodic financial reporting to external organizations.
• Responsibility for processing Sales Tax and Tire Levy returns.
• G/L account monitoring and reconciliation.  This would include confirmation of Bank Reconciliations.
• Working with the Payroll clerk to ensure correct processing of employee related transactions including the review of Benefits, WCB, and Employee A/R accounts.
• Working with Project Accounting staff to ensure transactions are correctly processed in a timely manner.
• Working with and providing direction to the department’s A/P and A/R Accounting staff.
• Analyzing information and work flows and procedures to minimize errors and maximize processing efficiency.
• Assisting with the refinement and replacement New-Way’s corporate Financial Information Systems.

If you are a team player looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, please send your cover letter and resume in confidence to hr@newwayirrigation.com