The Calgary Stampede Looking for Senior Accountant – Full Time at Calgary, Alberta, Canada Full Time

CALGARY, AB T2P2K8, CAN

Description

About the Calgary Stampede!

The Calgary Stampede is a not-for-profit community organization that preserves and promotes our western heritage, cultures and community spirit with a vision to create a world-class, year-round gathering place for the community. Exemplifying the theme We’re Greatest Together, the Stampede is one of the most respected volunteer-based organizations in the world governed by a Board of Directors with over 2,500 passionate volunteers and 1,200 year-round employees.

As an organization that exists for the benefit of the community, inclusion and equity are woven into our core values of western hospitality, pride of place, integrity and commitment to the community. The world-class, year-round gathering place we have built for the community also welcomes visitors from around the world and those who are new to the local community. We know that blending diverse cultures with our long-standing traditions makes community spirit thrive.

Position Summary

The Calgary Stampede Accounting department is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team. You will be a motivated, self-starter with excellent time-management and organization skills who is excited to work closely with our Stampede partners and internal stakeholders. You will utilize your wide-ranging experience to tackle complex situations and draw on your expertise to guide the team to deliver results! You will be an integral part of the financial close process and take the lead on special projects while demonstrating attention-to-detail and excellent communication/interpersonal skills.

Closing Date: August 29, 2023

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of accounting information
• Lead and review month-end close process including ensuring the accuracy and completeness of journal entries and supporting schedules for multiple reporting entities
• Prepare and/or review monthly accrual entries, account reconciliations and financial reports
• Prepare monthly reporting package and variance analysis for multiple entities
• Act as a key liaison with auditors and assist in preparation of the annual financial statements
• Aid with information gathering for annual tax filings and year-end financial statement preparation
• Act as liaison with external auditors
• Maintain an accurate and complete trail of supporting documentation
• Assist and/or review documentation and monitoring of internal controls and processes as they relate to the accounting team
• Initiate opportunities for areas for improvement to current processes
• Document, develop and implement new business processes and lead accounting projects by working closely with the Operations team and other key stakeholders
• Mentor and train team members
• Other ad hoc reporting and accounting projects as required

Qualifications & Experience

The ideal candidate will be proactive, optimistic and have worked in a dynamic environment where they have experience delivering on multiple priorities, as well as:

• Bachelor’s degree and CPA accounting designation
• Minimum three (3) years’ applicable accounting experience, not-for-profit experience is an asset
• Experience leading a team is an asset
• Highly developed ability to prioritize, and manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines under pressure
• Knowledge of not-for-profit accounting principles and practices an asset
• Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and with a team
• Motivate to learn, question status-quo and encourage change when needed
• Demonstrated attention to detail and well-developed problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel
• Proficiency with accounting software

The Calgary Stampede offers a unique and exciting work environment, an excellent total compensation package and the opportunity for advancement and employee training.

To Apply

To apply, please submit your resume.

All applicants are thanked in advance and advised that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.