Accountant / Senior Bookkeeper

Quantiam is an innovative and growing advanced technology company located in the Edmonton Research Park in South Edmonton.  We are seeking a highly motivated, hard-working and energetic employee with a great attitude and a strong work ethic to work in a high-paced, multi-disciplinary environment.

Compensation Range: $50,000 - 75,000/year (depending on experience); plus, a 0-to-24% Performance Bonus; a 40 hour work week; highly Competitive and Comprehensive benefits package

Experience:  5+ years industry experience in a similar role

Education:

• A University Degree or a Post-secondary college diploma in the Accounting discipline or related area with direct work experience.
• Training in ERP/accounting systems is desirable.

Experience/Specific Behavioural and Technical Skills Required:

Experience and Technical Skills:

• Working knowledge of full-cycle accounting including assisting with normal-course external reviews or audits.
• Excellent mathematical skills.
• Excellent reconciliation skills.
• Good business acumen and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and major SME accounting software programs.
• Ability to quickly adapt new operational/accounting system as part of procedural improvement. 
• Experience in supporting Engineering, R&D and/or Manufacturing functions is desirable.
• Experience in a project-based accounting environment is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge with inventory control and purchase assistance is valuable but not necessary.   
• Strong attention to detail.

Behavioural Skills:

• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team environment and establish strong collaborative working relationships.
• Responsible individual with strong work ethic and demonstrated accountability; reliable and exemplary work attendance.
• Pro-active approach and the ability to sustain a high level of enthusiasm, initiative and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work.  Positive “can-do” attitude.
• The ideal candidate should be a highly flexible individual who is proficient at managing expectations.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize workload to meet multiple tight deadlines.
• Ability to work well with all levels of the organization and function in multiple cross-functional project teams.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-changing environment.
• Ability to work well under limited supervision.

Brief Job Description:

This position will report to the Controller and responsibilities will include but is not limited to:

• Process daily financial transactions.
• Maintain and update sub-ledgers, working papers and other reports assigned.
• Assist with financial period-end closure.
• Assist with government and other regulatory reporting.
• Assist with Purchase-to-Pay processes.
• Provide back-up support within the Finance Group.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Excellent opportunity to advance with continued company growth.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.