Senior Accountant

Join the Team That's Growing Healthy Communities. Work with Purpose. Live with Possibility.

At Aquatera, we're more than a utility provider, we're environmental leaders delivering high-quality water, wastewater, and solid waste services while building healthier communities across Alberta. As a locally owned organization and an Alberta Top Employer, we're proud to offer meaningful work, opportunities for development and growth, and a fulfilling lifestyle all within a supportive work environment. Everything we do contributes to cleaner water, a healthier environment, and stronger communities so you'll go home knowing your work truly matters. We foster a strong, supportive culture grounded in safety, integrity, collaboration, and innovation. With opportunities for training, mentorship, and career advancement, Aquatera is a place to grow and thrive while maintaining a positive work life balance. We're looking for passionate and diverse professionals who share our values and are committed to making a lasting impact.

About the Role

Reporting to the controller, the senior accountant plays a key role in supporting the organization's financial operations and reporting activities. This position is responsible for account reconciliations, month-end processes, financial analysis, budgeting support, audit preparation and long-term financial planning. The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure the accuracy, integrity and timeliness of financial information while supporting strategic business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts through detailed continuity schedules.
• Process and review financial transactions to support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Analyze inventory quantities and costs, ensuring accurate cost assignment and reporting.
• Assist in the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Support the annual budgeting process, including consolidation and review of budget submissions.
• Assist with long-term financial forecasting, cash flow management and corporate financial modeling.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, responding to auditor inquiries, and implementing recommendations.
• Monitor financial data integrity and contribute to strong internal controls and compliance with accounting standards.
• Collaborate with operational and business departments to provide financial insights and support organizational objectives.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications and Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• CPA designation (Canada) or actively pursuing completion of the CPA program.
• Minimum of four (4) years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Experience with Microsoft Business Central is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial information and solve complex problems.
• Strong organizational skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion when handling confidential information.

Compensation

We offer competitive compensation and benefits including

• health, dental and vision
• defined benefit pension plan
• RRSP matching
• health and wellness spending account
• above average vacation benefits

Conditions of Employment

• Legally entitled to work in Canada without limitations
• Satisfactory criminal record check
• Pass comprehensive drug and alcohol test