Senior Accountant

CSI Sands (N.E.) operates state-of-the-art processing facilities to produce industrial silica sand products in Brevort, MI, Buffalo, NY and Cleveland, OH.

We are currently searching for a Senior Accountant to be based in Calgary, Alberta and to complement our team in Buffalo, NY. The Senior Accountant will play a key role in day-to-day accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, and control activities for CSI Sands (N.E.) and will be an integral part of a fast-paced production environment.

Reporting to the Director, Accounting and Finance, with a matrix reporting line to the General Manager, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for:

Preparing timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules

Leading month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and review of the general ledger

Managing day-to-day accounting activities, including

• accounts payable and accounts receivable
• cash receipts, disbursements, banking, and credit card reconciliations
• purchase order review and expenditure coding
• Maintaining fixed asset records and supporting capital expenditure accounting
• Supporting inventory accounting, costing, cycle counts, and reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting
• Preparing audit working papers and coordinating information required for the year-end audit
• Preparing and supporting annual regulatory, tax, and other required filings
• Maintaining accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls and recommending process improvements
• Providing accurate financial information and accounting support in response to ad hoc requests from internal stakeholders
• Leading, supporting, and overseeing a team of accounting administrators to ensure accurate and timely completion of day-to-day accounting activities

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation would be an asset
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including hands-on responsibility for month-end close, financial reporting, and account reconciliations
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting is preferred; experience in the trucking industry would be considered an asset
• Experience with inventory accounting, costing, and reconciliation
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with accounting or ERP systems is preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with close attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across operations
• Ability to organize priorities, meet reporting deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a commitment to accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement
• We encourage all who are qualified and interested to apply in confidence; however, only those in consideration will be contacted.
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