Intermediate Accountant

SECURE is a leading Waste Management and Energy Infrastructure business headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Our extensive infrastructure network located throughout western Canada and North Dakota includes Waste Management Facilities, Industrial Landfills, Pipeline Operations, Metals & Mining, and Specialty Chemicals, Energy Infrastructure include Blending & Facility Supply and Trading & Storage.

Our number one goal every day is to go home safe. Like our values state, working the SECURE way starts with working safely. Safety is the cornerstone of our culture, because if we are not safe, nothing else matters.

As our Intermediate Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for assisting with accounting and finance activities for the Metals Recycling division. The successful candidate will be a driven individual with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

This role is based out of Edmonton, Alberta and on-site basis of 40 hours per week.

The Intermediate Financial Accountant will join a collaborative and supportive team that values initiative, effective communication and knowledge-sharing. This role involves close interaction with stakeholders across various departments, creating a highly engaging atmosphere where team members support each other to achieve shared financial goals.

The work environment is dynamic and fast-paced, requiring adaptability and a proactive approach to handle several complex financial tasks efficiently. This role provides a balance of routine financial activities and special projects, fostering both stability and continuous learning within a structured yet evolving setting.

• Oversee/assist in the daily accounting and finance activities for the division
• Weekly reconciliation of cash transactions including bank recs and ATM.
• Assist in the month-end close activities, including inventory costing, revenue recognition.
• Assist in the interim and year-end audit – preparing audit schedules, providing information at auditor’s request, providing explanation in variances, etc.
• Initiating and implementing process improvements
• Assist in the monthly reporting and analysis of financial results including detailed variance review of the month’s operational results, and review/preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations
• Provide support and financial assistance in an efficient and timely manner to various stakeholders
• Lead and/or support special projects such as IFRS standards implementation, complex accounting issues analysis and internal control process updates
• Lead and/or support system conversion for operational and accounting systems at the Edmonton location
• Preparation of ad-hoc financial information

• 3-5 years of business/operational finance experience
• A CPA designation is preferred but not required; willingness to obtain certification is preferred.
• Working knowledge of IFRS is required
• Strong knowledge of internal controls framework and testing processes
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with highly developed interpersonal skills
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Demonstrated advanced Excel skills, including data manipulation, analysis, and summarization to support decision-making and reporting needs.
• Highly self motivated/assertive and willing to ask questions.

The following are considered assets in this role:

• Experience in waste management and recycling industry specifically Metals
• Experience with ERP system conversions/upgrades
• Knowledge in the use of D365 and related reporting tools (Solver, PowerBI )
• Adaptable and ability to work in fast fast-paced environment

At SECURE, we focus on opportunities for growth and improvement; for our employees, our customers, our partners, and the communities we operate in. We are an energetic team, driven by the needs of our customers, and we care about making a meaningful contribution. We strive to attract, retain, and motivate employees by offering a competitive compensation package that recognizes employee contributions and performance.

In addition to rewarding job opportunities, we offer:

• Competitive industry wages and compensation programs, which include:
  • Employer-paid benefits: health, dental & more
  • Health care spending account
  • Employee wellness program
  • Employee savings plans
• Career progression
• A competitive employee referral program
• Industry-leading safety standards
• Community investment initiatives https://www.secure-energy.com/community-investment

We believe our team’s strength comes from our diversity.

Every SECURE employee has a right to feel safe and welcome. We pride ourselves on being a respectful workplace where all employees have equal access to opportunity and support. 

We are a trusted partner. We extend those same efforts outside of the organization through our respectful engagement with our diverse base of stakeholders in the communities in which we operate.

Applicants are not assessed on the grounds of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical handicap. Our operations span across Canada and the United States and we actively seek out a wide range of applicants for both field operations and office roles.