To Apply
To be considered for this position, please submit your resume and provide a cover letter highlighting the skills and qualifications you possess, through our Careers Page at aimlandservices.com/careers-at-aim/. Applications submitted through Indeed alone will not be reviewed by the hiring manager.
Applicants with exact experience is not required, willingness to learn and adapt will ensure success at AiM. While we thank all candidates who apply, only those who have applied through our website and are deemed qualified by the hiring manager will be contacted.
We're Hiring! Make a Fresh Start with AiM!
AiM Land & Environmental Services has an opportunity for a Senior Accountant to join our team. As our team continues to grow, we’re looking to hire detail-oriented people who are strong in problem-solving, informed decision making, and value continuous learning and professional growth.
AiM Land & Environmental Services is an expanding progressive surface land and environmental consulting firm with an interest in oil and gas, forestry, mining, energy, and agricultural industries, as well as municipal authorities throughout Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Canada’s north. We employ a team of over 250 staff members located in our Calgary, Fairview, Grande Prairie, Fort St. John, Hamilton, Vancouver, and Terrace offices, and we offer interdisciplinary expertise to develop land & environmental solutions for our clients throughout Canada. We know great things happen when smart people with equal amounts of talent and determination come together to create what could not be done alone. Help us do great things!
Why AiM?
In addition to providing a supportive, inclusive, and goal-oriented work environment, AiM offers:
- A competitive wage, vacation, wellness days and benefits package including an HSA
- A bonus program or RRSP Matching program for employee incentive programs
- Hybrid working environment opportunities, and
- A fast-paced environment with a wide variety of projects; at AiM, no two days are the same!
Position Summary
The Senior Accountant is a hands-on accounting and leadership role responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the Finance team and overseeing more complex accounting activities. Acting as the primary operational accounting resource and first level of review, this position coordinates key accounting processes, supports accurate and timely financial reporting, and provides direct supervision and guidance to the AP/AR team. The Senior Accountant works closely with the Controller while developing the knowledge and experience to provide meaningful backup across the accounting function.
Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- CPA designation or progress toward a CPA designation is preferred.
- Progressive accounting experience with strong knowledge of general accounting principles and practices.
- Demonstrated experience with month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, accrual accounting, and financial statement preparation.
- Experience in professional services, project accounting, or a similar project-based environment.
- Experience with Deltek VantagePoint or a comparable project-based ERP system.
- Previous experience supervising, coaching, or providing day-to-day direction to accounting staff.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
Technical Competencies
- Strong general accounting knowledge with the ability to independently perform and review complex accounting activities.
- Strong understanding of AP, AR, cash management, banking, and working-capital processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate financial variances and identify underlying issues.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation practices, with a focus on accuracy, consistency, and effective financial controls.
- Ability to review accounting work effectively, identify issues, and provide appropriate direction without unnecessarily re-performing work.
- Ability to identify opportunities to improve, simplify, and automate recurring accounting processes.
Leadership Competencies
- Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach, and support the development of accounting staff.
- Strong delegation, workload planning, and prioritization skills.
- Sound judgment with the ability to resolve routine accounting matters independently and appropriately escalate unusual, material, or higher-risk issues.
- Clear and constructive communication skills with the confidence to raise concerns proactively and work collaboratively with colleagues and senior leaders.
- Ability to work independently, take ownership of responsibilities, and manage competing priorities and deadlines.
Responsibilities
General Accounting and Close
- Coordinate detailed month-end accounting activities.
- Prepare and review journal entries, including payroll-related entries.
- Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations.
- Maintain accrual, prepaid, and other accounting schedules.
- Oversee fixed asset accounting.
- Oversee cheque and payment processes, ensuring appropriate preparation, review, authorization, and safeguarding controls are maintained.
- Support payroll accounting and reconciliations.
- Approve reviewed timesheets for posting.
- Prepare monthly financial reporting schedules.
- Investigate financial and accounting variances.
- Support revenue and work-in-progress accounting.
- Prepare audit and year-end working papers.
- Support tax and statutory reporting requirements.
Accounting Operations Leadership
- Directly supervise the AP/AR Accountants, providing day-to-day direction, coaching, and support.
- Coordinate daily accounting workloads and priorities.
- Monitor AP, AR, banking, credit card, and reconciliation activities.
- Approve bank reconciliations.
- Review routine accounting reconciliations and month-end schedules.
- Ensure appropriate AP and AR cut-off.
- Coordinate vacation and backup coverage within the accounting team.
- Ensure AP/AR Accountants are appropriately cross-trained to support effective coverage and continuity.
- Resolve routine accounting questions and issues, escalating unusual, material, or higher-risk matters to the Controller as appropriate.
- Proactively identify and communicate concerns related to workload, accounting processes, controls, or team operations.
Team and Process Development
- Coach and support AP/AR staff in developing their accounting knowledge and capabilities.
- Maintain accounting procedures and process documentation.
- Identify recurring errors and work with the team to address underlying causes.
- Identify opportunities to simplify and automate recurring accounting work.
- Develop sufficient knowledge across the accounting function to provide meaningful backup and support to the Controller.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to personal and team safety by closely following company safety policies, standards, and procedures.
- Assist with other responsibilities as needed to contribute to the overall success of the team and organization.
Benefits:
- Company events
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Calgary, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- What is your wage expectation?
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Work Location: In person
