Zekelman Industries
Leading manufacturer of steel pipe and tubular products, serving diverse industries.
Staff Accountant - Operations
Manage operational accounting, month‑end close and financial analysis for manufacturing sites.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Lead monthly financial close, including journal entries, analysis, commentary, and reporting • Record daily banking activity and complete timely reconciliations • Prepare monthly account reconciliations per established standards • Process Concur journal entries and reconciliations for assigned companies • Calculate and analyze quarterly stockroom reserves • Resolve GRIR balances and open accounts payable issues • Distribute weekly spending reports to operations • Review purchase requisitions for accurate financial coding • Monitor freight expense activity in automated systems • Maintain records for monthly internal audits of stockroom cycle counts • Prepare quarterly forecast updates and maintain consolidated reporting models • Support planning by monitoring inventory and assisting with disposition plans • Manage intercompany cross‑charges for assigned companies • Lead the annual budget process and update consolidated reporting • Assist with annual external audit activities as required • Analyze cost‑savings initiatives and quantify financial benefits • Create ad‑hoc reports to support operational and financial decisions • Attend operations meetings, track open items, maintain minutes, and follow up on actions • Develop and maintain procedural documentation for all role aspects • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards
Key Responsibilities
- ▸financial close
- ▸bank reconciliation
- ▸concur journals
- ▸forecast updates
- ▸cost savings
- ▸compliance
What You Bring
The position is ideal for candidates who thrive in a manufacturing environment, enjoy working with complex data, and take ownership of processes while seeking to improve accuracy and efficiency. Collaboration with plant operations, planning, and corporate finance teams is essential to achieve timely closes, accurate forecasts, and clear financial insights. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada, possess strong analytical and communication skills, and be willing to travel within Canada or the United States as required. Proficiency with advanced Excel and familiarity with SAP are valued, along with a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. • 1+ year experience in general ledger, month‑end close, and manufacturing accounting • Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field • Advanced Excel skills; SAP experience a plus • Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities • Effective written and verbal communication • Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all organizational levels • Willingness to travel within Canada or the United States as needed • Comfortable spending significant time using a personal computer • Legally eligible to work in Canada
Requirements
- ▸advanced excel
- ▸sap
- ▸accounting degree
- ▸general ledger
- ▸problem solving
- ▸collaboration
Benefits
Compensation includes a base salary of $55,000‑$65,000 CAD, with additional benefits such as low‑cost medical and dental coverage, tuition assistance, a bonus plan, and an RRSP program featuring a generous company match and immediate vesting. Zekelman Industries is committed to an inclusive, accessible, and diverse workplace, offering accommodations throughout the recruitment process. • Salary range: $55,000‑$65,000 CAD annually • Low‑cost, high‑quality medical and dental benefits • Tuition assistance program • Bonus plan and discretionary incentives • RRSP plan with generous company match and immediate vesting • Inclusive, diverse workplace with accommodations for candidates with disabilities
Work Environment
Onsite