Senior Accountant

CSI Sands (N.E.) operates state-of-the-art processing facilities to produce industrial silica sand products in Brevort, MI, Buffalo, NY and Cleveland, OH.

We are currently searching for a Senior Accountant to be based in Calgary, Alberta and to complement our team in Buffalo, NY. The Senior Accountant will play a key role in day-to-day accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, and control activities for CSI Sands (N.E.) and will be an integral part of a fast-paced production environment.

Reporting to the Director, Accounting and Finance, with a matrix reporting line to the General Manager, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for:

Preparing timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules

Leading month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and review of the general ledger

Managing day-to-day accounting activities, including:

accounts payable and accounts receivable

cash receipts, disbursements, banking, and credit card reconciliations

purchase order review and expenditure coding

Maintaining fixed asset records and supporting capital expenditure accounting

Supporting inventory accounting, costing, cycle counts, and reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting

Preparing audit working papers and coordinating information required for the year-end audit

Preparing and supporting annual regulatory, tax, and other required filings

Maintaining accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls and recommending process improvements

Providing accurate financial information and accounting support in response to ad hoc requests from internal stakeholders

Leading, supporting, and overseeing a team of accounting administrators to ensure accurate and timely completion of day-to-day accounting activities

Skills and Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation would be an asset

Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including hands-on responsibility for month-end close, financial reporting, and account reconciliations

Experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting is preferred; experience in the trucking industry would be considered an asset

Experience with inventory accounting, costing, and reconciliation

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with accounting or ERP systems is preferred

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with close attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across operations

Ability to organize priorities, meet reporting deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision

A proactive, hands-on approach with a commitment to accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement

We encourage all who are qualified and interested to apply in confidence; however, only those in consideration will be contacted.

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