Senior Accountant
Location: Edmonton, AB
Company: Scheffer Andrew Ltd.
Scheffer Andrew Ltd. is a well-established, medium-sized engineering and planning
consulting firm with nearly 50 years of experience serving Western Canada—primarily
Alberta. We specialize in municipal infrastructure, land development, and
transportation engineering. Our collaborative team environment and commitment to
quality design have earned us long-standing relationships with public and private sector
clients.
We are currently seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Edmonton finance team. This
role is ideal for growing your skills and experience in a full cycle accounting role. If
you’re looking for an accounting role that blends technical expertise, financial reporting,
and mentorship, this is your opportunity.
What You’ll Do
As the Senior Accountant, you will take a lead role in all financial reporting for the
company. Key responsibilities include:
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in
accordance with ASPE
- Manage full-cycle accounting including general ledger, accounts
payable/receivable, and bank reconciliations
- Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries,
accruals, and account reconciliations
- Oversee project/job costing, WIP (work-in-progress) schedules, and revenue
recognition for engineering projects
- Prepare and analyze budget-to-actual variance reports for project managers and
leadership
- Ensure compliance with GST/HST filings, payroll remittances, and other statutory
requirements
- Support external accountants
- Assist with cash flow forecasting and working capital management
- Mentor and provide guidance to other accounting staff
- Assist with year-end T4/T5 preparation and other regulatory filings specific to
Alberta/Canada
What You Bring
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field