Intermediate 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 an Intermediate Accountant to be based in Calgary, Alberta and to complement our team in Buffalo, NY. The Intermediate Accountant will support 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 Intermediate Accountant will be responsible for:

• Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement schedules and supporting documentation for review


• Supporting month-end and year-end close activities, including preparing journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and general ledger review


• Performing and supporting 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 assisting with information required for the year-end audit


• Assisting with annual regulatory, tax, and other required filings


• Following accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls and contributing ideas for process improvements


• Providing accurate financial information and accounting support in response to ad hoc requests from internal stakeholders


• Collaborating with accounting administrators and other team members to support accurate and timely completion of day-to-day accounting activities

Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field


• CPA designation or progress toward a CPA designation would be an asset, but not a requirement


• Minimum 3 years of progressive accounting experience, including experience with 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


• Strong 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 appropriate guidance


• 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.