Assistant Controller

2 weeks ago


Calgary, Canada Bluestar Engineering Ltd. Full time

**Job Summary**
Bluestar Engineering Ltd. is a Calgary-based EPCM company specializing in oil and gas and renewables projects. We are a group of professionals who form a fully integrated multi-disciplinary organization backed by many years of experience.

We are seeking someone eager to continue their career with our fast-paced, growing company and looking to fill the role of **Assistant Controller**.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
Accounting:

- Provide direction and guidance to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, including backup.
- Provide guidance and backup support for timesheet entry and reconciliation.
- Perform all payroll functions, including payroll, remittances, T4 preparation and other reporting as required, benefit reconciliations.
- Perform account reconciliations.
- Perform month end entries, including WIP, Prepaids, Allocations as necessary.
- Internal Controls.
- Complete filing and data entry tasks as needed.
- Collections for overdue invoices.
- Organize and maintain company and staff records.
- Maintain chart of account
- GST Reporting
- Month-end reporting
- Other duties as assigned

Financial Planning and Reporting
- Assist in development of the annual budget and provide input regarding in-year financial management.
- Maintain cash forecasts, profitability, and client revenue reports.
- Maintain financial budgets and performance targets.

Departmental Support
- Provide backup and guidance for all areas in the Accounting department.
- Assist the Financial Controller with any other tasks as required.

**Requirements**:

- CPA or Post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting or Finance, or combination of experience and training.
- 5 plus years experience in a similar role, with experience using Sage 50,
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with a focus in Excel,
- Strong understanding of payroll legislation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Motivated, self-starter with exceptional prioritization and organization skills
- Ability to adjust to change and multitask in a fast-paced setting.
- Friendly, personable, and able to work in a team environment.
- Desire to learn and develop professionally.
- Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Please be advised that Bluestar Engineering Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer and only applicants who are selected, will be contacted for an interview.

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Calgary, AB T2P 3H5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Accounting: 5 years (required)
- Payroll: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Chartered Professional Accountant (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-02-24



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