Summary:
The Operations Accountant is responsible for coordinating the accurate and timely entry of project data and the reporting and analysis of both project and operational performance. This includes preparing month-end entries, reconciliations, variance analysis and month-end reporting documents, and providing support to the business unit for all ad-hoc requests and financial analysis.
Collaboration with the project management team is critical to ensure an accurate, timely, and complete view on project performance and profitability for all operational departments.
This role is based at our Clairmont office near the Grande Prairie region.
Key Responsibilities:
· Take reasonable care to protect his/her health and safety and that of other workers by following Tara Energy’s safety policies & procedures, as well as government and industry regulations.
· Responsible for the accuracy of revenue and direct cost accounting for TARA’s Canadian and U.S. operations.
Operations Accounting
· Act as a liaison between corporate accounting and operations.
· Prepare profitability reporting and review it with Project and Operations Managers.
· Design and report on profitability by job and operating division.
· Complete all necessary reclass entries
· Variance analysis and month-end reporting
· Prepare labour cost reports and analysis.
· Reconcile monthly billings to Fieldcap revenue ticketing system.
· Review and approve monthly revenue and cost accruals.
· Work closely with Management to provide relevant information to allow for decision making, asset purchases and identification of profitability improvement opportunities.
· Prepare and reconcile inventory, ensuring inventory module is accurate and making adjustments as necessary.
· Assist with preparation of annual revenue and direct cost budgets.
· Assist with monthly forecasts. Assist with annual audit requests.
- Assist with inventory reconciliation, tracking and counts.
- Other ad-hoc duties and responsibilities as required.
Accounts Receivable
· Approve accounts receivable invoices.
· Understand and assist with training on the full cycle Order to Cash process.
· Work closely with Project Management and Sales teams to complete field ticket processing through to invoicing and resolve issues as necessary.
- Work directly with customers to resolve any ticketing or invoicing issues.
- Act as a back-up for Accounts Receivable Analyst.
- Assist with other A/R and KPI reporting as required.
Qualifications:
· Minimum of 5 years experience in a project accounting role, preferably in the oil and gas sector.
· Experience in a full cycle accounting and reporting environment would be an asset.
· CPA designation or working towards CPA designation with equivalent experience.
· Hands-on experience with major ERP systems. Oracle NetSuite preferred.
· Strong computer skills including advanced level MS Excel.
· Experience with Power BI, or a reporting software would be beneficial.
· Strong problem solving and communication skills (both oral and written).
· Proven relationship building capabilities and a collaborative working style – strong team player with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
· Ability to travel to Grande Prairie and job sites as required. Estimated travel is once per quarter.
· Must have a valid passport as potential travel to the U.S. may be required.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $75,000.00-$80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
Experience:
- Accounting: 5 years (required)
- Microsoft Excel: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person
