Accountant

About the Role:

Reporting directly to the Controller, this position will assist with the full cycle accounting process for DAK Capital and subsidiary companies. In addition, they will be responsible for assisting with the full cycle accounts payable activities to ensure accuracy and timeliness of invoice creating and entry, providing detailed analysis, explanation and documentation.

Your Focus in this Role:

• Responsible for posting journal entries, preparing general ledger reconciliation and month end working papers
• Responsible for receiving and entering accounts payable invoices
• Responsible for entering monthly investment statements and preparing associated reconciliations
• Assist with the preparation and filing of monthly GST returns
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly and year end consolidation schedules for DAK Capital and subsidiary companies
• Other duties as required

Who You Are:

• You’re a self-starter that is excited by autonomy and has a relentless drive to exceed expectations
• You’re open-minded and don’t mind adjusting on the fly
• You believe in a team-first mentality and you thrive in a collaborative, egoless environment
• You’re organized, have a keen eye for detail, and incredible time management skills
• You have a talent for building great working relationships at all levels within an organization
• You have excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently, and complete tasks on a timely basis, while ensuring accuracy and completeness
• You are deadline oriented and thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment

Education, Experience and Skills:

• Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in Accounting is required
• Minimum 1 – 2 years in an accounting background or related field is required
• CPA Designation will be considered an asset 
• Proficiency in Excel, QuickBooks, Caseware and Prophix is an asset
• Experience with accounts payable processing and accrual accounting is an asset
• Effective communication skills and the ability to build and maintain excellent relationships with staff

What’s in it for you?

• 100% Employer Paid Benefits + RSP Matching Program
• Oilers, Oil Kings, and Live Entertainment Ticket Options
• Healthcare and Lifestyle Spending Account Options
• On-Site Parking and Transit Allowance
• On-Site Gym
• Beautiful Office Space located Downtown Edmonton within Rogers Place – with easy access to the LRT!
• Social Work Culture + Employee Events

Next Steps:

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Those moving forward in the process will be contacted by a member of our team.