Junior Capital Accountant

About Us

At SECURE, we lead the way in waste management and energy infrastructure, providing unmatched security and peace of mind to our clients. Our strength lies in our size, extensive network, solid reputation, industry expertise, and a relentless can-do attitude.

With an expansive infrastructure network spanning Western Canada and North Dakota, we deliver essential solutions where they are needed most. Our partnerships focus on safely recovering oil and metals, disposing of liquid and solid waste, recycling materials such as metals, water, and oil, and reclaiming contaminated land to reduce environmental footprints.

SECURE is committed to innovation, helping our customers lower costs, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and exceed their business, safety, and environmental goals. We go beyond expectations — mitigating risks, reducing financial obligations, and maximizing value for our clients.

Join SECURE, where we step up to make a meaningful difference in the industries we serve and the world we share.

Your Opportunity at SECURE

As our Junior Capital Accountant, you will be responsible for focusing on capital projects and all associated financials, including variance analysis, reporting and all financial entries. The successful candidate will be a driven individual with strong communication and interpersonal skills, someone that can innovate, inspire, and collaborate. We are looking for someone that is passionate about their work and wants to make an impact in their career; someone that understands business, people, and systems.

This role is based out of Calgary, AB.

The Team

The Junior Capital Accountant will join a collaborative and supportive team that values effective communication and knowledge-sharing. The role involves working with stakeholders across various departments in an engaging environment where team members support one another and contribute to the organization’s overall success.

Work Environment

The work environment is dynamic and fast-paced, requiring adaptability and a proactive approach to handle complex financial tasks efficiently. This role provides a balance of routine financial activities and special projects, fostering both stability and continuous learning within a structured yet evolving setting.

The Junior Capital Accountant position is a full-time role based at our Calgary Brookfield office. It follows a Monday to Friday schedule, with a standard 40-hour work week.

A Day in The Life

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

Work closely with Project Managers and Finance to support the tracking, analysis, and reporting of capital projects, including project status, and spend.

Maintain and prepare capital project reports and supporting schedules as required.

Review capital project reporting for accuracy, investigate discrepancies, and assist with resolving coding, budget, category, and project status issues.

Support the ongoing development and improvement of systems, processes, and reporting tools related to capital management and planning.

Ensure established Standard Operating Procedures are followed and identify opportunities to improve process accuracy and efficiency.

Prepare month-end capital accounting entries, including transfers from Assets Under Construction (AUC) to fixed assets when projects are placed into service.

Support the full project lifecycle from project setup through construction and close-out by gathering information from Project Managers on expected completion dates, outstanding invoices, project status, and other relevant updates.

Prepare and process fixed asset additions, disposals, and transfers, including related depreciation and gain or loss entries.

Work with the Mobile Assets group to review asset records and ensure asset disposals and transfers are appropriately processed through the Mobile Asset app.

Prepare the monthly PST working paper and self-assessment for applicable British Columbia and Saskatchewan capital projects, ensuring PST is appropriately recorded and remitted.

Review and process postings related to Engineering and Construction projects, including correcting budget, category, and project completion errors.

Provide coverage for the creation of new capital projects and coordination of related approval workflows.

Generate and maintain capital reporting through BI dashboards and other reporting tools.

Perform other accounting, reporting, and administrative responsibilities as required to support the Capital Accounting and Finance teams.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

The individual in this role will have

Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field is considered an asset.

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and recommend practical solutions.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within tight deadlines.
• Experience with Microsoft D365 and related reporting tools is considered an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

What's in it for you

At SECURE, we focus on opportunities for growth and improvement; for our employees, our customers, our partners, and the communities we operate in. We are an energetic team, driven by the needs of our customers, and we care about making a meaningful contribution. We strive to attract, retain, and motivate employees by offering a competitive compensation package that recognizes employee contributions and performance.

In addition to rewarding job opportunities, we offer

• Competitive industry wages and compensation programs which include:
• Employer-paid benefits: health, dental & more
• Health Care Spending Account
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Savings Plan
• Career progression
• A competitive employee referral program
• Industry-leading safety standards
• Community investment initiatives (Our Stories)
• We believe our team’s strength comes from our diversity.

Every SECURE employee has the right to feel safe and welcome. We pride ourselves on being a respectful workplace where all employees have equal access to opportunity and support.

We are a trusted partner. We extend those same efforts outside of the organization through our respectful engagement with our diverse base of stakeholders in the communities in which we operate.

Applicants are not assessed on the grounds of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical handicap. Our operations span across Canada and the United States, and we actively seek out a wide range of applicants for both field operations and office roles.