Accountant

**About The Company** Vaco by Highspring is a reputable organization committed to delivering exceptional staffing solutions and consulting services across various industries. With a focus on fostering diversity, innovation, and professional growth, Vaco by Highspring has established itself as a trusted partner for both clients and candidates. The company values integrity, collaboration, and excellence, striving to create a dynamic work environment that encourages continuous learning and development. As part of its expansion, Vaco by Highspring is seeking talented professionals to join its team and contribute to its ongoing success. **About The Role** We are currently looking for a skilled Financial Accountant to join Vaco by Highspring’s dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in managing the company's financial reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting strategic financial initiatives. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with a strong accounting background to work in a fast\-paced environment, collaborate with cross\-functional teams, and contribute to the financial stability and growth of the organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing transactional accounting processes, preparing financial statements, supporting audits, and facilitating capital activities, among other key responsibilities. **Qualifications** The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 3 to 4 years of progressive accounting experience, demonstrating a solid understanding of financial principles and practices. A CPA designation or current pursuit of certification is preferred, reflecting a commitment to professional development. Candidates should have experience working with accounting standards such as ASPE and IFRS, with particular expertise in financial instruments, revenue recognition, and accruals. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in accounting software and MS Office applications are essential. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are also required. Residency within Calgary or surrounding areas, along with legal authorization to work in Canada, is necessary for consideration. **Responsibilities** * Oversee general transactional accounting activities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with reporting deadlines across monthly, quarterly, and year\-end close processes. * Interpret and apply contractual agreements such as LPAs, DoTs, and loan agreements to support project setup, billing, and ongoing financial requirements. * Apply professional accounting standards, including ASPE and IFRS, with a focus on financial instruments, revenue recognition, and accruals. * Perform timely and accurate reconciliations and billings in accordance with contractual terms, ensuring completeness and accuracy of financial records. * Prepare statutory financial statements and process unit/share redemption or retraction transactions. * Support budgeting, forecasting, and project financial planning while maintaining adherence to internal controls, governance, and compliance frameworks. * Assist with internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and insights to facilitate smooth audit processes. * Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial systems, processes, and documentation to enhance efficiency and accuracy. * Manage accounts receivable activities, including collections, dispute resolution, and input into consolidated monthly cash flow forecasts. * Support capital activities such as fundraising, capital calls, distributions, and the preparation of monthly investor statements and unitholder registries. * Deliver accurate and timely management reports, including project cost reports, P\&L variance analysis, cost forecasting, and participation in project financial reviews. **Benefits** Vaco by Highspring offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well\-being, and professional development of its employees. Benefits include competitive salary packages, health and dental insurance, retirement savings plans, and paid time off. The company also promotes a culture of continuous learning, providing opportunities for training, certifications, and career advancement. Employees enjoy a collaborative work environment that encourages innovation, work\-life balance, and recognition for achievements. Additionally, Vaco by Highspring values work flexibility and strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where all team members can thrive. Equal Opportunity Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and promotes fairness. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as defined by law. We believe that diverse perspectives and experiences strengthen our organization and are essential to our success. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access to employment opportunities and workplace participation. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and join our team in building a more inclusive and innovative future.