Senior Accountant

Since 1991, Mikisew Group has been a leading oil sands partner specializing in site services, maintenance, logistics and construction. We foster the responsible development of our land’s resources while powering sustainable economic progress in our communities and beyond. Mikisew is a leading provider of maintenance services for the oil and gas industry. With a commitment to safety, quality, and sustainability, we specialize in ensuring the reliable operation of critical infrastructure and equipment in the oil and gas sector.

Mikisew Group is hiring a full-time Senior Accountant to join our team and play a key role in preparing reporting packages, budgets, and forecasts while ensuring accurate and timely financial information.

The position is based out of the Enoch Capital Region. Travel to Fort McMurray Office location may be required.

What the role looks like:

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for the preparation of reporting packages, budgets, and forecasts; ensuring information is accurate and timely. This role ensures financial information is complete, reliable, and useful for management reporting, audit support, decision-making, and organizational planning. The position also contributes to process improvements, internal control documentation, cross-functional collaboration, and the training and development of junior accounting staff. The Senior Accountant would need to perform effectively within a teamwork environment which places a premium on the ability to adjust to changing priorities, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monthly, quarterly and annual full-cycle accounting processes for 10+ companies; ensuring information is accurate and timely
• Consolidation of financial statements including preparation of elimination entries
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis
• Review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations prepared by junior accounting staff
• Lead financial review and presentation meetings with senior management
• Provide assistance in creating internal controls and documenting processes
• Preparation and/or review of yearend tasks and working papers for the annual financial audit
• Develop, manage, and automate the annual consolidated budget and financial forecasts for 10+ companies
• Lead the Compliance Reporting processes, ensuring required information and calculations are accurate and timely
• Prepare Board and Management reporting packages
• Manage and promote process efficiencies within the Reporting, Budgeting, and Forecasting areas
• Track project cost performance against budgets and perform variance/ratio analyses
• Collaborate with project managers, procurement, operations, and vendors.
• Support and mentor team members in their professional growth and skill advancement
• Assist with special projects and corporate wide implementation projects
• Develop and maintain comprehensive rate tables (labor, equipment, subcontract, overhead) that align with contract terms/union tables and support invoices and forecasts. 
• Train and assist in the development of junior accounting staff
• Other duties as assigned and as may be amended from time to time to meet company/organizational objectives

What you bring:

• CPA designation; combined with 5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Excellent ability to demonstrate initiative regarding monthly, quarterly and annual reporting cycles and projects; ability to recognize and plan for completion of duties
• Experience in a multi-company environment and reconciling inter-company accounts
• Skilled in ERP systems (e.g. SAP, NetSuite)
• Proficiency in Excel and BI/reporting tools
• Knowledge and experience with implementation and compliance of internal controls
• Self-starter with a highly energetic, results oriented work style combined with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Solid team player with a high level of honesty and integrity
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of employees, from junior team members to executive management

What is in it for you?

• Competitive wage
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Immediate Group Benefits coverage (including Extended Health coverage, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Disability, Critical Illness)
• Participation in Group Retirement Savings Plan with company matching up to 5%
• Health/Wellness Spending Account
• Employer-paid Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Why work with Mikisew Group?

Mikisew Group has been recognized for overall business performance and sustained growth with the prestigious Canada’s Best Managed Companies designation. The Best Managed program award winners are among the best in class of Canadian-owned and managed companies with revenues more than $25 million, demonstrating leadership in the areas of strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, and financials to achieve sustainable growth.