Accounting Administrator - Strathmore, AB

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Founded in 2008, Magnum Services quickly became an established well cementing service company with a broad operational footprint in North America. Through those roots, Magnum continues to develop and diversify to offer our customers a unique blend of technical expertise with a history of project execution excellence. We are competent in providing primary and remedial (P&A) oilfield cementing services, downhole isolation technologies, soil stabilization and fluid services. Many of these services can be applied across various industries, such as oil & gas, agriculture, construction, roads and infrastructure, laydown yards, and retention ponds. By applying technical expertise, synergy, efficiency, and the highest quality standards in everything that we do, Magnum separates ourselves from our competitors in all the services that we offer.

Under the direction of the Controller, the Accounting Administrator is responsible for providing administrative and clerical support to the finance department in order to ensure effective, efficient, and accurate financial and administrative operations. This includes supporting payroll and accounts payable activities.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties such as maintaining files, recording meeting minutes, and word processing.
• Ensure appropriate file system is in place, including archiving and storage of files, as well as maintaining current records and permanent files as required.
• Reconcile employee expenses and field compensation.
• Scan compensation documents into online systems.
• Provide backup payroll support.
• Prepare batches of invoices for data entry; enter invoices for payment and process backup reports.
• Ensure coding is accurate, consistent, and complete.
• Perform day-to-day processing of accounts payable transactions in an effective, up-to-date, and accurate manner.
• Receive and verify invoices and requisitions for goods and services.
• Anticipate the administrative needs of the business and respond in a proactive manner.
• Communicate relevant issues to Management (Chief Financial Officer or other) as appropriate.
• Represent the company in a positive manner to internal and external parties.
• Participate in training and development activities.
• Other related duties as required.

Qualifications - Required

• Understanding of bookkeeping and administrative or office procedures.
• Process oriented with a high attention to detail.
• Consistently able to perform duties with a high degree of accuracy when preparing and entering financial information.
• Demonstrated ability to ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety.
• Legally eligible to work in the country the role is based out of.

Qualifications - Looking For

• Detail oriented with consistent and strong customer service skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, able to take limited direction and follow verbal and written instructions, and ability to interpret financial or other information.
• Able to maintain accurate files ensuring confidentiality of data is maintained.
• Good analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to multitask.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, reliable, and dependable.
• Flexible and able to adapt to change.
• Team player and customer service focused.
• Demonstrated initiative and results orientated.

Qualifications - Assets

• Post-secondary diploma in Accounting or Financial Services, equivalent, or a combination of education and experience.

Magnum Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that this position will remain open until a successful candidate is found. While all candidates are welcome to apply, only those who appear to meet the requirements of our available roles will be contacted.