Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Location: Calgary, Alberta
Work Arrangement: In-Office

The Senior Accountant is a key member of the Finance team, responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, insightful analysis, and continuous process improvement. This role combines hands-on accounting responsibilities with opportunities to influence business decisions, support strategic initiatives, and contribute to the ongoing success of the organization.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will collaborate closely with finance colleagues and leaders across the business to ensure the integrity and timeliness of financial information, strengthen internal controls, improve processes, and provide meaningful insights that support operational and financial performance.

The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex problems, identifying opportunities for improvement, mentoring and supporting team members, and taking ownership of their work while contributing to the overall success of the Finance team.

This position supports the Motorcoach Division of Keolis Canada, which includes the well-known Red Arrow and Ebus (Pacific Western Charters Ltd.). As a leading transportation provider, Keolis Canada is committed to delivering safe, reliable, and customer-focused mobility solutions while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support month-end and year-end close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Perform daily reconciliation and record of intercity revenue. 
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting financial schedules.
• Analyze balance sheet accounts, investigate variances, and recommend corrective actions where required.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Analyze financial data and provide insights to support business decision-making.
• Identify and implement finance process improvements, automation opportunities, and efficiency initiatives.
• Strengthen internal controls and support compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Partner with operational leaders and cross-functional teams across the organization.
• Liaise with external auditors and the internal controls department, maintaining accurate documentation for audit and reporting requirements.
• Assist with regulatory, tax, and government reporting obligations.
• Participate in special projects, including ERP implementation, and strategic initiatives that support business growth and continuous improvement. 

What You'll Bring

We're looking for a collaborative, detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing technical accounting responsibilities with business partnership opportunities.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• CPA designation or active progression toward completion.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, Macro and data analysis tools.
• Experience working with ERP systems (JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or similar).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience mentoring, training, or supporting colleagues is considered an asset.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates who possess one or more of the preferred qualifications may be given preference during the screening and selection process.

• Senior Accountant-level experience.
• Transportation, logistics, fleet, passenger transportation, or service-industry experience.
• JD Edwards and/or Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience.
• Experience participating in ERP implementations, upgrades, or system improvements.
• Experience improving accounting processes through automation or workflow enhancements.

Additional Information

This position supports critical month-end and annual budgeting activities. Availability during these key financial cycles is required. 

As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to successfully complete employment-related background screening appropriate to the position. This may include employment verification, education verification, reference checks, and financial or other security-related screening, as required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of $85,000 to $90,000, depending on your experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive Health & Dental Benefits and RRSP Contributions
• Employer-Paid Parking
• Discounted Travel Perks within our motorcoach division across Alberta & British Columbia
• Opportunity to work with a leading transportation company operating globally. 

About Keolis

Keolis is a global leader in shared mobility, providing public transit, motorcoach, rail, shuttle, and on-demand transportation services that help millions of passengers travel safely, efficiently, and sustainably every day. As part of the global Keolis network, Keolis Canada delivers transit, motorcoach, paratransit, medical transportation, and mobility services across the country. Through trusted brands such as Red Arrow and Ebus, our Motorcoach Division connects communities across Western Canada with a commitment to safety, exceptional customer service, operational excellence, innovation, and creating a workplace where employees can grow and thrive.