Now Hiring – Accountant
Title: Accountant
Location: 292109 Prime Close, Rocky View County, AB (behind the Century Downs Racetrack/Casino in Balzac). This is not on a bus route.
At Star, our people make the difference. We offer an exciting place to build your career with competitive compensation and benefit packages, company matching RRSP/DPSP program, employee home purchase program and employee discounts.
Job Overview
Reporting to the Controller, as the Accountant, you are responsible for all accounting activities. You also provide accounting services and expertise that contribute to the success of the company.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Posting journal entries for accounts payables, accounts receivables, and other general transactions.
- Preparing monthly financial statements, reconciling balance sheets and bank accounts; investigating and resolving discrepancies when required.
- Examining documents and financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance with established standards.
- Developing and maintaining internal control procedures to support and provide guidance to accounting team members.
- Completing a variety of regular reports, analyzing and summarizing status and trends for internal stakeholders.
- Assisting in year-end reviews, forecasting and budget preparations.
- Other accounting related activities as required.
As our ideal candidate, you are…
- Organized; you effectively manage your time while balancing multiple priorities.
- A strong communicator; you clearly express your thoughts in conversation and in written communication.
- An active listener; you seek to understand and listen to others in a non-judgmental way.
- Detail oriented; you focus on detailed accuracy when dealing with a high volume of work.
- A team player; you contribute as a team member and share equally in the exchange of ideas, concepts and process outcomes.
Essential Requirements
- Diploma or Certificate in Accounting or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 1 year of accounting experience.
- Satisfactory verification of criminal record check.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint and Power Point) and accounting software (NewStar or similar).
What We Value
- Creating trusting and successful working relationships.
- Setting clear, measurable and achievable goals.
- Cooperating with team members in an open, positive and respectful manner.
- Taking responsibility for the outcomes of decisions and actions.
- Consistently meeting customer expectations.
- Staying current on technical job skills.
Work Conditions
You primarily works in an office setting during regular business hours. Overtime may occasionally be required.
About Us
Star Building Materials is an independent, wholly owned division of Qualico. Since 1958, Star Building Materials has sourced, manufactured, and supplied quality building materials to builders, developers, renovators, and homeowners. It is our mission to innovate within the construction industry, exploring new methods to help you reduce waste, increase efficiency, and manage project costs.
None of this would be possible without people. We hire only the most forward-thinking, experienced, and passionate staff to serve your building needs. We care deeply about the quality of the products and service you receive, and we invest in our relationships both with our employees and our customers. We aim to reach beyond minimum standards of safety and environmental concerns.
We serve our clients with some of the most innovative building solutions available, including framing and finishing materials, engineered wood floor systems, trusses, drywall, insulation, and a wide selection of related supplies. To learn more, click here.
Qualico welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
Candidates being considered will be contacted. We thank you for your interest. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on job opportunities and to find out why we have the best reason to come to work every day.
Closing date: May 22, 2025
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