Assistant Accounting Manager

This will be a contract position ending June 30 of 2027 (with potential extension to part\-time or permanent). The Assistant Accounting Manager willl assist the Accounting Manager in overseeing the accounting and office duties for The Prairie Crane Group of Companies. This includes Prairie Crane, Alpine Transport \& Rigging, and NCCHD. This candidate should be prepared to work within a positive team setting, and high paced environment. This position will assist to oversee the Accounting Team, including current established processes and procedures. Responsibilities to Help Oversee: All Accounting Responsibilities for All Companies including: * Bank Reconciling, Company Remittances, Margin Reports, Year Ends * Overseeing and assisting accounting operations of NCCHD (mechanic division) * Oversee the operations of the accounting department * Maintain the chart of accounts * Maintain an orderly accounting filing system * Issue timely and complete financial statements * Coordinate the preparation of the annual year end files for external accountants * Provide financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations * Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants * Comply with Provincial and Federal government reporting requirements and tax filings * Complete any other reports or request from Controller, Operations Manager, General Manager, and President * Accounts Payable and Receivable * Help oversee that accounts payable are coded correctly * Oversee entering and reconciliation of corporate visas and American express * Work with Management to ensure payables are paid in a timely manner * Ensure that accounts receivable are collected promptly * Review AR invoices prior to submitting to clients, and ensure they have been received * Follow up on payments from clients as required Payroll * Ensure payroll is correctly coded and paid in a timely manner * Ensure timesheets are calculated correctly and received in a timely manner from the administrative assistants * Complete monthly Union Dues submissions * Complete yearly WCB reports and payments * Benefits and Pension administration * Apprenticeships – Submitting hours NCCHD * Assist with day\-to\-day accounting operations as needed * Direct staff on inventory monitoring and reconciling * Monitor floor planning and reporting for trailer sales General Office Responsibilities: * Filing and overseeing administrative positions to ensure filing is completed * Insurance – Assisting with insurance responsibilities * Oversee completing credit applications * Ensuring receptionist and administrators are fulfilling their tasks as needed * Completing cheque deposits (cheque scanner) and bank deposits when needed * Dealing with customers as needed * Bring positive morale to office and new ideas Skills * Past accounts receivable and payable experience * Proficiency in accounting software. Sage Intaact and QuickBooks ideal (primarily Sage) * Strong data entry skills with attention to detail and accuracy * Solid understanding of payroll processes and financial services * Good communication skills for collaboration with team members * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Teams) * Willingness to learn * Ability to work both independently and as part of a team * Excellent time management skills and ability to multi\-task and prioritise work * Attention to detail and accuracy * Problem\-solving skills * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Degree in accounting or finance would be preferred Additional Information: * Monday\-Friday 8AM\-5PM with 1 hour lunch * Health and Dental benefits (employer pays 50%) after 3 months probation * Pension (employer matches 2%, with increases after 3 \& 5 years) * Job Type: Fixed term contract * Contract length: 14 months * Work Location: In person