Senior Accountant

AltaML

Senior Accountant on AltaML's Finance Team overseeing financial operations and maintaining compliance with accounting standards. A fast-paced role ideal for organized and analytical individuals.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeEdmonton • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain accurate financial records.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards.
Assist in financial and accounting operations including: month-end and year-end closing procedures, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
Ensure timely and accurate recording of all financial transactions.
Prepare or review complex account reconciliations, including: Accounts receivable, Accounts payable, Cost of Goods reconciliation, Intercompany transactions, and foreign exchange transactions.
Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of internal controls to safeguard company assets.
Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.
Analyze financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance with Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises.
Assist with external auditors and provide audit support as required.
Assist with compilation of monthly financial reporting, including budget-to-actual and financial statement variance analysis.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
Progressing towards or completion of CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) designation or equivalent certification.
4-5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a similar role. Experience in Tech industry an asset
Sound knowledge of Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises and/or International Financial Reporting Standards
Strong problem solving, and analytical skills.
Systemic thinker with a keen analytical mindset who considers the broader implications of their work.
Must be detailed oriented with strong time management skills in order to deliver on deadlines
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel and an enterprise level accounting software
Experience working with a fast paced scale-up environment or flexibility to manage multiple priorities (month end close, projects, adhoc requests)
Nice to have: Experience with NetSuite, Google Suite, and Stampli

Benefits

Comp & perks

Uncapped Vacation - For all full time, permanent employees. Seriously, take the time you need - when you need it.
Make an Impact - Witness the impact your work contribution has on the success of our company.
Working with PhD and Master Level Colleagues - Endless conversations around the latest in Machine Learning and Applied AI.
Competitive Benefits - For all full time, permanent employees.
Office as a Resource - Hybrid work environment with state-of-the-art office spaces that ignite collaboration.
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Hard Skills & Tools

financial records maintenancemonth-end closing proceduresyear-end closing proceduresjournal entriesaccrualsreconciliationsaccount reconciliationsfinancial data analysiscompliance with accounting standardsinternal controls development

Soft Skills

problem solvinganalytical skillsattention to detailtime managementsystemic thinkingefficiency improvementcommunicationflexibilityorganizational skillscollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in accountingBachelor’s degree in financeCPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) designation