Job Description

Agra Risk Solutions Inc., located at 1475 Wheatland Trail, Strathmore, AB T1P 1K1 is seeking an Accountant. Full-Time, permanent position. English speaking workplace.

Wage: $46.00/hour for 37.50 hours per week
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business or related fields.
Experience: 3 years plus of accounting experience, knowledge of agriculture and agribusiness. Experience preparing financial statements and management reporting packages. Knowledge of industry funding programs.
Benefits: Medical

Duties:
-Financial Reporting & Analysis
-Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
-Complete month-end and year-end accounting processes, including reconciliations, accruals, and adjusting entries.
-Analyze financial results and prepare variance analyses compared to budgets and prior periods.
-Monitor cash flow and working capital requirements.
-Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
-Develop and maintain financial reporting models and key performance indicators (KPIs).
-Support external accountants and auditors during year-end engagements.
-Provide financial recommendations to management to improve profitability and operational performance.

Internal Accounting & Financial Administration
-Oversee day-to-day accounting activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll support, and general ledger maintenance.
-Review and approve accounting entries and account reconciliations.
-Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
-Maintain accounting systems and financial records.
-Support financing activities, including lender reporting, covenant compliance, and financing applications.
-Assist with corporate tax information requirements and coordination with external tax advisors.

Government Grants & Funding Programs
-Research federal, provincial, and municipal agricultural funding opportunities.
-Monitor new grant programs, cost-shared funding initiatives, sustainability incentives, innovation grants, and agricultural development programs.
-Assess organizational eligibility and strategic fit for grant opportunities.
-Coordinate, prepare, and submit grant applications and supporting documentation.
-Manage grant reporting requirements and compliance obligations.
-Track grant funding, reimbursement claims, project milestones, and program deadlines.
-Liaise with government agencies, funding organizations, and industry stakeholders.
-Maintain a funding calendar and proactively identify future opportunities.

Special Projects
-Lead or support special business initiatives as assigned by management.
-Conduct financial analysis and business case evaluations for strategic opportunities.
-Assist with acquisitions, expansions, capital projects, and operational improvement initiatives.
-Coordinate project planning, budgeting, implementation, and reporting.
-Develop financial models to support management decision-making.
-Participate in process improvement projects to enhance operational and financial efficiency.

Please send resume with cover letter, references directly to:

EMAIL: [email protected]

Required languages: English

Education level: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or Business

Required skills: Accounting

Closest intersection: Strathmore