Highfield Investment Group is a diverse private holding company with operational interests in real estate, commercial and residential development, hospitality, oilfield services and the thoroughbred horse racing industries. The company’s holdings are managed by a small team of executives with an entrepreneurial spirit, a strong work ethic and an unwavering passion for business and the opportunities it presents.
Our team is experiencing significant growth, and we are currently looking for a Project Accountant to join our entrepreneurial team. This position will assist in ensuring the financial health of the company, and its related affiliates, partnerships, and ventures. In return, we offer a competitive compensation plan and benefit package along with the opportunity to work with a growing and dynamic team!
Reporting to the Manager of Accounting, the successful candidate will be responsible for performing weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting on all financial and accounting concerns of the company, while ensuring the information is reported in an accurate, timely, and cost-effective manner. You will use your attention to detail and ability to solve complex problems to manage multiple tasks and duties while maintaining quality control over deliverables to meet deadlines in a consistent manner. You will also be tasked with special accounting projects as they arise. Being a dynamic individual, you will enjoy working in a “hands on” company environment where collaboration is a must.

The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in accounting, with 3+ years of relevant experience
• Strong business acumen with proven full cycle accounting experience, preferably in the construction industry and/or a public accounting firm.
• Solid computer skills in Excel, and MS Office, experience with Yardi and CaseWare would be considered an asset
• Ability to work well under pressure while meeting reporting deadlines
• Strong time management skills with a strong work ethic and exceptional attention to detail
• Proven ability to work well in a team and collaborate to overcome challenges
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people
• Experience with detailed review of working papers and journal entries, GST returns and general corporate tax knowledge
• Experience with multiple intercompany transactions
• Strong leadership ability with the drive and skills to assist in the overall success of the team
• Have a “can do” attitude possessing the drive, determination and commitment to producing results

If you feel you are the positive team player we are looking for, please forward your resume and cover letter to the loneill@highfieldig.ca. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Language:

• English (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Calgary, AB T2Z 3R

Please refer the Job description for details