Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

  Why join ATCO: 

ATCO is committed to operational excellence and empowering our employees to do their best by supporting their health and drive to learn more.  Besides competitive salaries, we offer the following:

• Health, Dental, and Vision benefits 
• Company paid Life/AD&D /STD/LTD Plans
• 401(K) plan with Company match
• Employee Share Purchase Program (ESPP) with Company match 
• Tuition Reimbursement Program 

ATCO STRUCTURES is a modular construction company and has been the industry leader in modular products for over 75 years. We provide best-in-class products and services with flexible solutions and performance excellence, providing our customers with building alternatives for shelter and building solutions.

ATCO STRUCTURES AND LOGISTICS (USA) INC. (“ASL-USA”) is seeking a Staff Accountant for our Corporate Office   in Spring.  Under the direction of the Senior Accountant, the Staff Accountant is responsible for month-end closing, general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and variance analysis. This position supports budgeting and forecasting, audit preparation, internal controls, and sales tax compliance while ensuring accurate financial records, timely reporting, and continuous process improvement. 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES   include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed herein are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ensure accounting policies and procedures comply with IFRS and applicable corporate accounting standards.
• Prepare journal entries and account analyses, investigate and correct errors and account discrepancies, and maintain accurate accounting reports and supporting documentation.
• Responsible for timely month end closings in line with monthly and quarterly closing schedule as prescribed by the controller and corporate accounting group
• Perform variance analysis with assigned department/location budget holders, analyzing actual results versus forecast and current-period results versus prior periods, and communicate significant variances and trends.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and timely account reconciliations with complete, well-organized supporting documentation to ensure the accuracy and integrity of general ledger balances. Investigate and resolve discrepancies, maintain clear audit trails, and ensure all reconciliations are properly supported and readily available for internal and external audits
• Prepare and submit monthly financial reporting packages, along with ad hoc and special reports as requested by management, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery to support financial analysis, performance monitoring, and informed decision-making.
• Actively participate in internal and external audits, providing requested documentation, explanations, and supporting schedules in a timely manner.
• Assist with check deposits, cash reconciliations, fixed asset accounting, project accounting, and intercompany transactions.
• Assist with sales tax compliance by monitoring the Avalara system and reviewing sales tax reports for accuracy, completeness, and timely filing.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE

• Strong foundation in accounting principles with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Expert level of fluency with Excel
• Exceptional attention to detail with a continuous focus on process improvement and efficiency
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while consistently meeting deadlines without the need for follow-up or reminders.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate across all levels of an organization
• Strong work ethic, professionalism, and commitment to maintaining high-quality standards
• Consistently meets or exceeds established goals, expectations, and responsibilities
• Experience with Oracle Cloud and Smart View Reporting strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience required
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills are required
• Experience in financial analysis, including variance analysis and forecasting is preferred but not required.
• Experience with both Cost and Inventory accounting is preferred but not required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

T he physical demands described  herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Generally, the position is sedentary and will require the ability to sit for extended periods of time; use hands and fingers to type; provide verbal communication
• Ability to speak/hear and use specific vision abilities such as close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Frequent ability to reach with arms, grasp with hands and arms
• Position may require occasional need to stoop, kneel, crouch, climb or balance

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

The work environment characteristics described  herein are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is conducted primarily indoors in a controlled office environment; noise level is usually low

At ATCO, we believe in strengthening the communities where we work & live. Through our EPIC program, our employees are given the opportunity to get involved in their community through fundraising events, employee pledges and employee volunteer hours supporting charitable organizations of their choice.

ATCO is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. ATCO is a drug-free workplace and participates in the E-Verify program as required by law.