Accounting Analyst, Cost
JOB_53935851124964Job type
ContractLocation
CalgaryProfession
Accounting And FinanceIndustry
Energy, Utilities & MiningPay
40-50Closing date
10 Jun 2026
Accounting Analyst
Accounting Analyst, Cost & Capital (Contract)
$40-50/hour
15‑Month Contract
Onsite | Calgary, AB
Your New Company
Hays Specialist Recruitment is partnering with a reputable organization within the energy sector to hire an Accounting Analyst, Cost & Capital for a maternity leave coverage contract. This opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional who thrives in a collaborative, project-driven environment and enjoys working across operations, commercial, and finance functions. You will be joining a high-performing team focused on operational excellence, continuous improvement, and delivering accurate financial insights to support critical business decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute cost and capital accounting activities, including asset in-servicing, depreciation analysis, and capital reporting
- Prepare and review project-related accruals, financial analysis, and reporting to support ongoing projects
- Perform and monitor asset reconciliations and ensure accuracy across financial records
- Support forecasting activities, including depreciation and capital budget tracking
- Monitor and report on cost and capital budgets, identifying variances and trends
- Assist with cost allocation setup and ongoing tracking within the ERP system
- Collaborate with operations, commercial, and project teams to resolve accounting issues and improve processes
- Support audit requests and maintain accurate documentation and working papers
- Assist with customer billing and related financial processes
- Lead or contribute to cost analysis discussions with operational leaders
- Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to enhanced controls and reporting
- Support ad hoc accounting and finance initiatives as required
What You Need to Succeed
- 3–5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field
- CPA designation (in progress or completed) or equivalent experience
- Strong experience with cost and capital accounting, including asset management and reconciliations
- Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities
- Experience working with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics or similar preferred)
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
- Self-motivated and able to manage priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Nice to Have
- Experience in energy, industrial, or large project-based environments
- Exposure to process improvement or system optimization initiatives
- Experience supporting audits and cross-functional financial reporting
What’s in It for You
This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure within a well-established organization in the energy sector while contributing to meaningful cost and capital accounting initiatives. You will work closely with experienced leaders, build on your technical expertise, and play a key role in enhancing financial processes and reporting in a dynamic, project-focused environment.
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Accounting Analyst, CostJOB_539358511249642026-05-142026-06-10
Talk to Lauryn Su, the specialist consultant managing this position
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