BIS Safety Software is an innovative technology company providing industry-leading software for the safety sector. Since 2006, we've been committed to innovation and building strong client relationships. We are expanding our accounting team and are looking to add a Junior Controller to join our dynamic team! This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on analysis, problem-solving, and taking ownership of their work to drive meaningful change.
About the role
This position is all about enhancing efficiency and creating impactful insights through detailed financial analysis. You’ll be responsible for supporting month-end processes, reviewing journal entries, analyzing financial data, and ensuring accounting standards are met.
This is an in-person role based out of our Sherwood Park, AB office.
In this role, you will be expected to:
- Month-End Support: Assisting with month-end close, including reviewing and posting journal entries to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Financial Analysis: Analyzing revenue, product performance, and client profitability to help uncover key trends and insights.
- Account Reconciliation: Verifying and reconciling accounts, ensuring accuracy in financial records.
- Process Automation: Collaborating on process improvement initiatives, particularly in PM cases, to streamline operations and increase efficiency
- AR/AP: Acting as a support for accounts receivable and payable functions to aid the team during peak periods
- Case Analysis: Supporting case reviews by assessing the accounting impact, ensuring entries align with business goals
- Problem Solving: Investigating discrepancies and resolving issues independently, working closely with leadership to ensure accuracy and efficiency
- Leadership Support: Taking on tasks to free up senior team members’ capacity, allowing them to focus on higher-level priorities.
You might be the right fit if you:
- Proactive and Independent: You take initiative, think critically, and can work autonomously to complete tasks efficiently
- Detail-Oriented: You have exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of your work
- Problem-Solving Skills: You enjoy digging into complex accounting problems, finding solutions, and understanding the story behind the numbers
- Adaptability: You thrive in dynamic environments and can pivot quickly when priorities change
- Collaborative Team Player: You work well with others, providing support and fostering a team-oriented atmosphere
- Analytical Mindset: You have the ability to interpret data, uncover insights, and present actionable recommendations.
Qualifications we are looking for:
- Minimum 3 years accounting experience at an intermediate to senior-level accounting position
- Professional accounting designation (e.g., CPA) or equivalent
- Technologically savvy with intermediate to advanced skills in Excel (e.g. pivot tables); Power BI, ERP implementation and/or AI experience
- Previous experience in operational finance or industry-specific role is a must
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to translate numbers into actionable insights.
Bonus points if you have (these are assets, but not required):
- Experience as a team lead or supervisor in a previous role
Job ID #T202412-06CJC
Why join us
At BIS, we pride ourselves in being very entrepreneurial in nature. Our office is an open environment that lends itself to collaboration and organic learning. We integrate new ideas and best practices quickly when they further the development of our software and company. This flexibility is a key part of our culture and a reflection of our insightful and collaborative team.
Another key part of our culture is our purposeful avoidance of titles. We don’t use job titles as they don’t reflect the value we place on humility. And we lead with our heart, treating all our customers and team members with integrity and compassion.
We are looking for like-minded individuals who are interested in growing with us.
In addition, we also offer the following:
Comprehensive benefits package
Health spending account
Growth opportunities
Flexible working hours
On-the-job training
Work-life balance
Free on-site parking
Social committee
Fun, open and collaborative environment
Be More Than an Employee
BIS is a company where you can not only grow your career but also share in the success you help create. Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) allows you to own a piece of the business and build equity in the company’s future.
We'd love to hear from you
If this describes you, please submit a creative application that is sure to grab our attention. Submit your résumé and cover letter in confidence through this posting.
Visit our Careers Page to learn more.
We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest, however, only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
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What We Do
BIS Safety Software is a technology company that offers compliance and learning management software to meet the needs of Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) professionals. This cloud-based software application includes a Training Record Management System, a Classroom Calendar Management module, a Training Matrix, a Learning Management System, Digital Folders, plus Online Forms that can be used for site inspections, hazard assessments, incident management, preventive maintenance, competency evaluations, and more. We provide training solutions for the safety industry, including hundreds of safety training organizations throughout North America and across the world.
The core of our business is the SafetyNET program. The SafetyNET is a network of more than 500 leading safety training companies from across North America who collectively share and provide companies and individuals with access to a wide variety of safety training courses through one centralized online application.
Since 2010, the collaborative partnership between these training companies has not only enabled the best-of-the-best in online safety training to be brought together in one location but it is also helping to improve industry safety performance through the provision of convenient, cost-effective training.
Looking toward the future, the SafetyNET seeks to continually set new standards in training through ongoing technological innovations and implementation of feedback from industry experts and leaders. Be a part of this exciting future by becoming a part of The SafetyNET
