Accountant

Permanent, full-time opportunity

Location: Calgary, AB (hybrid at-home/in-office) or remotely based in AB or BC

This role will ideally be based in Calgary, with a flexible schedule of work from home and in-office, depending on preference. We are also open to candidates based in Alberta or British Columbia to work in a remote capacity. PurposeMed's office is located on the unceded and traditional territories of the peoples of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Blackfoot First Nation tribes of Siksika, the Piikuni, the Kainai, the Stoney Nakoda First Nations tribes of Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley and the Tsuut’ina First Nation. The city of Calgary is also homeland to the historic Northwest Métis and to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3.

Who we hope to find:

PurposeMed is seeking a driven and team-oriented Accountant to support the full-cycle accounting operations of our organization. PurposeMed is constantly growing and is seeking someone comfortable working in a business environment that is dynamic and constantly changing. Working with the rest of the finance team, the position will be hands-on, utilizing your ability to link critical thinking with day-to-day accounting knowledge. This is an exciting opportunity for an Accountant who wants to grow in their career, expand their knowledge base, and learn internal accounting processes from the ground up with exposure to both Canadian and American markets. 

In this role, you’ll make an impact by:

• Assisting with the preparation of financial reports and consolidated financial statements with ownership of inventory and revenue recognition
• Reconciling balance sheet and income statement accounts, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, deferred revenue, ad hoc analysis, projects, and initiatives
• Assisting with the preparation of the annual financial review and providing support during the review
• Performing accounts payable and accounts receivable functions and reconciliations
• Assisting with budgeting and management accounting activities
• Supporting the development of new financial reporting and analytics to drive transparency and business insights
• Participating in process improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations including investigating financial reporting inconsistencies
• Assisting with the implementation of accounting projects, including but not limited to software optimization and ERP system implementations

We need someone who has:

• A post-secondary degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• A plan to write the CFE exam in 2025 or has a recent Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
• 2+ years of accounting experience (including time when trying to obtain CPA designation)
• Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel and Google Suite (Gmail, Google Drive, etc.) skills
• Exposure to working with a variety of accounting systems
• Self-motivation and strong problem-solving ability
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills with a commitment to ensuring deadlines are achieved 
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively

It would also be great if you have:

• Previous experience at an accounting firm, fast-paced industry environment, or pharmaceutical experience

Compensation:

• $68,000 - $78,000 CAD a year
• Stock options
• The compensation listed above refers to a yearly base salary that may vary depending on a candidate's relevant qualifications, knowledge, competencies and work experience, and other factors including market conditions. Base pay is just one aspect of our total rewards at PurposeMed—see our other exciting benefits below!

Do you think you could be our next Accountant? We look forward to seeing your application!