General Accountant

About us
Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Sherritt is a world leader in using hydrometallurgical processes to mine and refine nickel and cobalt – metals deemed critical for energy transition. Sherritt is dedicated to producing and delivering high-quality products while maintaining the highest standards of safety, sustainability, and social responsibility.

As part of our ongoing growth and commitment to meeting the increasing demand for critical minerals, our Metals division, which includes the Fort Saskatchewan refinery in Canada, drives our production of high-purity minerals. In addition, our Power division is the largest independent energy producer in Cuba, providing low-carbon power solutions. We aim to expand our midstream processing capacity of critical minerals for the electric vehicle supply chain.

At Sherritt, we offer a diverse range of rewarding career opportunities across our international operations. Our unique business structure allows for domestic and global exposure, enabling career growth and professional development. We understand that our people are our greatest asset and we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace culture, where all team members are valued and respected. We believe that our diverse perspectives and experiences make us better equipped to serve our customers and communities.

The opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists in our Finance department within the Metals division for a General Accountant located in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. The purpose of this position is to record day-to-day transactional accounting activities and support the division in achieving their financial targets and strategic objectives.

This position is eligible for flexible working arrangements to support a balance between time in the office and remote work. We recognize the importance of flexibility in today’s dynamic work environment. We offer adaptable flexibility to ensure that our team members can succeed while balancing personal commitments.

In this role, you will be accountable for:

• Managing and executing site treasury activities, including bank reconciliations, cash receipts, signatory administration, and coordination with Corporate Treasury.
• Performing month ‑ end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and intercompany balance confirmation.
• Processing and reconciling intercompany receivables and payables, including periodic transfers.
• Ensuring compliance with GST filings, corporate tax instalments, and other regulatory or statutory requirements.
• Overseeing accounts receivable, including monitoring aging and following up on overdue balances.
• Supporting payment processing, including EFT, wire, and cheque payments, and clearing transactions in the ERP.
• Processing payroll adjustments and related reconciliations in coordination with HR and payroll teams.
• Coordinating and supporting travel and expense reporting and insurance allocation processes for the site.
• Providing backup support across general accounting functions as required.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives, internal controls, and accounting system enhancements to strengthen the site’s control environment.

Skills and attributes for success:

• College Diploma in Business or Accounting.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in the manufacturing industry is preferred.
• Understanding of current accounting best practices and standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to adapt to new technologies and tools that create efficiency and accelerated change.
• Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation: A competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits that prioritizes employee wellbeing.
• Generous paid time off: We believe in work-life balance and offer paid time off to recharge.
• Learning and professional development opportunities: We encourage continuous learning and provide resources for professional development, workshops and training.
• Inclusive environment: We celebrate diversity and promote an equitable, inclusive and respectful workplace culture.

Application deadline : The job posting will remain open until a qualified candidate is selected.

We thank all candidates for their application. We will be in touch if your experience and skills are a match for the role.

Sherritt is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other protected status. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and we strive to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.