Accountant
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Salary: $103,701.00 or $107,835.00
Status: Full-Time, Permanent - Unionized
Work environment: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days WFH)
Number of positions available: 1
Closing Date: March 17, 2026
WHY CALGARY AIRPORTS
Powered by heart and dedicated to excellence, we’re the team that keeps Calgary connected – and you could be our newest member.
We’re in the business of uplifting people, and every day, we create runways to new places and possibilities, building a better airport experience for everyone.
WHAT’S THE TEAM LIKE
The Accounting & Finance team plays a critical role in ensuring the financial integrity of Calgary Airports. This Accountant role provides senior-level professional support through the execution and oversight of complex accounting, reconciliation, and internal control activities. Working with a high degree of independence, this role helps strengthen financial accuracy, mitigate risk, and continuously improve accounting processes that support the broader organization.
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead complex general ledger reconciliations and ensure the accuracy and integrity of account balances.
- Independently research, analyze, and resolve complex customer and vendor account discrepancies, identifying root causes and systemic issues.
- Plan and conduct internal control and process reviews, assessing effectiveness, compliance, and risk exposure.
- Identify control gaps and process inefficiencies, clearly communicating findings and recommended improvements to stakeholders.
- Perform senior-level reviews of aeronautical billing, concession and lease fees, and disbursements to ensure compliance with agreements and policies.
- Support month-end close activities, including accruals, reclassifications, journal entries, and validation of financial results.
- Develop and customize financial reports to meet departmental and stakeholder decision-making needs.
- Provide professional guidance and technical support to accounting staff, including reviewing work for quality and accuracy.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING
- You’ll need to be eligible to obtain and maintain a RAIC, don’t worry – we’ll help you through this! For more details, check out: RAIC Program and Application Information
- 4 to 6 years of previous experience in an accounting role.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required. Relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
- Intermediate proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and lookup functions.
- Demonstrated knowledge of financial statement and management assertions (e.g., completeness, occurrence, accuracy, matching).
- Experience applying procedural audit techniques and supporting audit planning and execution.
- Intermediate working knowledge of ASPE and IFRS, including financial statement assertions.
- Demonstrated experience preparing and analyzing financial statements, notes, and key ratios.
- Proven ability to assess internal controls, recommend improvements, and support audit activities.
- Understanding of lease agreements and their impact on revenue recognition.
WHAT ADDITIONAL SKILLS ARE AN ASSET
- Bilingual in French and English
- Working towards a CPA designation is preferred.
- Ability to cross-train in various accounting roles.
WHAT DOES DIVERSITY MEAN TO US
We are committed to building a team where exceptional leadership shines and our crew thrives both at work and at home. We believe that deliberate steps such as creating a workplace that is physically and psychologically safe, equitable to all, and actively and diligently taking steps along the path to reconciliation are the keys to making this a reality.
OUR VALUES
We prioritize genuine concern and compassion for everyone we engage with, from our team members to our partners and guests, always striving to help and support one another.
We actively seek diverse perspectives in our decision-making and collaboratively tackle challenges.
We work together with trust and transparency, supporting one another to achieve the collective goals of our organization.
We grow, evolve, and adapt with purpose, continually aligning our actions with our vision.
We embrace curiosity and boldly challenge the status quo, exploring new opportunities and taking thoughtful, responsible risks that drive purposeful innovation.
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