Our Finance group is currently looking to add an Intermediate Accountant to our growing team, based in Edmonton, AB.
Reporting to the Finance Manager, this position works closely with the Finance and Fleet teams on account reconciliations and financial analysis. This role is accounting-focused, with responsibility for month-end close, balance sheet integrity, and operational financial analysis supporting fleet performance and asset decisions.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborate with managers to identify costs requiring accruals and ensure accruals accurately reflect the timing of expenses.
- Perform monthly analysis of major fleet cost drivers such as rentals, repairs, fuel, and other major expense categories
- Prepare amortization schedules for vehicle and equipment prepaid expenses, including initial deferral and monthly drawdown entries
- Review financing and leasing costs, assess ROI, and flag underperforming assets
- Generate rental invoices and track billing information
- Monitor fleet commitments and resolve aged obligations to reduce accrual risks
- Evaluate monthly work order costs & identify expenses eligible for capitalization
- Analyze monthly productivity and cost drivers across fleet operations
- Review work order costs, identify inefficiencies, and prepare reclassification entries
- Prepare time entry batches as part of transfer pricing or internal fleet equipment billing model
- Review and analyze GL transactions to ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies
- Perform monthly balance sheet reviews (including AP, AR, WIP, deferred assets, and prepaid expenses)
- Prepare and post adjusting entries and maintain accounting integrity controls
- Undertake special projects and utilize Excel for ad hoc analyses (i.e. assist with acquisition and disposal of equipment; provide scenario analysis for buy, rent, or lease decisions)
Requirements
- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or other related discipline
- 2-4 years of accounting experience, preferably in the construction or Heavy Equipment industry
- Demonstrated experience dealing with Construction Equipment Fleet accounting
- Proficiency with Microsoft office suite, with advanced MS Excel skills
- Experience with an ERP system (JD Edwards is preferred)
- Ability to perform under pressure, managing multiple tasks, and meeting tight deadlines
Preferred Skills / Qualifications
- Designated Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), or working towards designation
- Experience in fleet, asset management or equipment accounting
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including a 5% RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.
About our Business
Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.
Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.
Learn more
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* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.
* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.
* Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.
* We do not use automated tools to screen applications. All hiring decisions involve human review. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
Skills Required
- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
- 2-4 years of accounting experience
- Demonstrated experience with Construction Equipment Fleet accounting
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience with an ERP system
- Experience with JD Edwards
- Ability to perform under pressure, manage multiple tasks, and meet tight deadlines
- Legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions
- Designated CPA or working towards designation
- Experience in fleet, asset management or equipment accounting
- Preferably experience in construction or heavy equipment industry
What We Do
Valard Construction is a premier Canadian utility contractor providing comprehensive engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services. They specialize in transmission, distribution, substations, telecommunications, and renewable energy infrastructure. Serving utilities, independent power producers, and the oil and gas industry, Valard is known for its commitment to safety, quality, and community stewardship, delivering projects across Canada since 1978 as a self-directed operating unit of Quanta Services.
