We are seeking a Corporate Accountant with French Language skills to join our team, based in Edmonton, AB.

Reporting to the Financial Accounting Manager, this role will work with multiple internal teams within the corporate accounting group performing accounting activities while ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal finance policies, accounting standards, and regulations. The position requires intermediate analytical skills and a solid understanding of financial principles.

Please note: All accounting tasks and documentation will be performed in English; however French is required specifically to communicate and correspond directly with our Quebec-based colleagues as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Interact remotely with our Quebec entities, which will be mostly in French
• Prepare and post journal entries
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for Valard entities and follow up on outstanding bank transactions
• Review and reconcile intercompany transactions for both the balance sheets and income statements
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data
• Perform month-end and year-end close recurring tasks as directed
• Assist with audit preparations and provide documentation as needed
• Communicate and correspond with French-speaking stakeholders, and translate or review financial documentation in French as required
• Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned by management

Requirements

• Post-Secondary Education in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• 2 years of accounting experience, preferably in Corporate Accounting
• Strong technical acumen with software platforms such as the MS Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Fluent in speaking, writing, and reading French (required); strong written and verbal English also required

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

• CPA designation, or working towards
• Previous experience with the Construction Industry

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including a 5% RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing. 

About our Business

Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere.  We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.

Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

Learn more

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* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.

* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

* Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, colour, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.  Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.

* We do not use automated tools to screen applications.  All hiring decisions involve human review.  This job posting is for an existing vacancy.