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Plant Accountant

Promise Robotics - Calgary, AB, Canada - In-office - posted 2026-09-08

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Promise Robotics is seeking a Plant Accountant to support financial and operational accounting activities at their new state-of-the-art robotic homebuilding plant in Calgary, AB. This hands-on role covers full-cycle accounting, month-end close, inventory and cost accounting, compliance, and procurement. You will work closely with Finance, Operations, and Production teams to maintain accurate financial records, support reporting, and continuously improve accounting processes. Key responsibilities include: - Performing full-cycle accounting: journal entries, general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and discrepancy resolution - Supporting monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities including accruals, prepaids, payroll entries, working papers, and financial reporting - Reviewing AP and AR transactions and assisting with vendor and customer reconciliations - Supporting inventory counts, reconciliations, valuation, Work-in-Progress (WIP) accounting, cost allocations, and variance analysis - Monitoring manufacturing and project costs and supporting month-end inventory adjustments - Assisting with payroll reconciliations, GST returns, regulatory filings, and external audit requests - Supporting procurement activities including purchase orders, vendor onboarding, three-way matching, and open PO management - Partnering with Operations and Production to support purchasing and inventory requirements - Identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes and supporting ERP/system enhancements Requirements: - Diploma or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field - 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing, industrial, construction, or project-based environments - Hands-on experience with full-cycle accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close - Experience with inventory, cost accounting, WIP, or manufacturing accounting strongly preferred - Experience using ERP/accounting systems and strong Microsoft Excel skills - Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to manage competing deadlines - Collaborative communication skills and ability to work effectively across Finance and Operations - CPA designation or progress toward CPA considered an asset

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