Accounting Associate - Nisku, AB

The Accounting Associate provides centralized accounting support from Canada for TURBINE-X’s U.S. operations, with a primary focus on Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

Working closely with Finance and Operations teams, you’ll support invoice processing, vendor payments, reconciliations, month-end accruals, reporting, and vendor and customer setup. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities, entities, and currencies.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Process and coordinate vendor payments for U.S. operations in accordance with established procedures.
• Review payment requests for accuracy, approvals, supporting documentation, and proper coding.
• Process and review vendor invoices and ensure they are recorded in the appropriate accounting period.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and supporting documentation where applicable.
• Monitor payment terms and help ensure payments are processed on time.
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, invoice issues, and vendor inquiries.
• Maintain accurate and organized invoice and payment records.

Reconciliations

• Perform regular vendor, AP, and accounting reconciliations.
• Ensure AP balances agree to the general ledger.
• Investigate discrepancies between sub-ledgers, vendor statements, bank activity, and the general ledger.
• Review outstanding and reconciling items and follow up to ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain supporting schedules and documentation for completed reconciliations.
• Assist with other balance sheet and account reconciliations as required.

Month-End Close & Accruals

• Assist with month-end close activities for U.S. operations.
• Prepare month-end accruals and supporting documentation.
• Review outstanding invoices, purchase orders, and other information to identify expenses requiring accrual.
• Help ensure expenses are recorded in the appropriate accounting period.
• Prepare supporting schedules and respond to requests from the Finance team during month-end close.

AP/AR Reporting

• Prepare and maintain AP/AR aging reports and other accounting reports.
• Monitor outstanding vendor and customer balances and identify items requiring follow-up.
• Assist with tracking AP/AR performance indicators and trends.
• Support analysis and resolution of aging balances and outstanding items.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting to Finance management.
• Process new vendor and customer setups for U.S. operations.
• Ensure required information, supporting documentation, and approvals are complete and accurate.
• Verify vendor and customer information in accordance with company policies and internal controls.
• Maintain accurate vendor and customer master data within the accounting system.
• Coordinate with Finance, Sales, Operations, and other departments to resolve setup issues.
• Process approved vendor and customer information updates as required.

U.S. Accounting Support

• Provide centralized accounting support from Canada for TURBINE-X’s U.S. operations.
• Work collaboratively with U.S. Finance and Operations teams across different locations and time zones.
• Ensure transactions are accurately recorded within the appropriate U.S. entity and accounting period.
• Support accounting activities involving both U.S. and Canadian currencies.
• Respond to accounting inquiries from U.S.-based stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of U.S. accounting processes, business requirements, and company policies.

Internal Controls & Continuous Improvement

• Process accounting transactions in accordance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure appropriate approvals and supporting documentation are obtained before transactions are processed.
• Maintain accurate and complete accounting, vendor, customer, and payment records.
• Protect confidential financial, vendor, customer, and company information.
• Identify discrepancies, unusual transactions, or control issues and elevate them appropriately.
• Support internal and external audit requirements as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve AP, AR, reconciliation, reporting, and accounting processes.
• Assist with standardizing Finance procedures and supporting documentation.
• Support process improvements and accounting system enhancements.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Experience

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Two to four years of accounting experience, preferably with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable responsibilities.
• Experience with invoice processing, vendor payments, account reconciliations, and month-end procedures.
• Experience supporting month-end close and accrual activities.
• Working knowledge of fundamental accounting principles, accrual accounting, and general ledger processes.
• Understanding of financial controls and transaction approval requirements.
• Experience working with ERP or accounting systems.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet accounting deadlines.

Systems & Technical Skills

• Experience with ERP or accounting software systems.
• Ability to accurately enter, review, and retrieve financial information within accounting systems.
• Experience maintaining vendor and customer master data.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including organizing, analyzing, and reconciling financial data.
• Ability to prepare AP/AR aging reports, reconciliation schedules, and other financial reports.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or a similar ERP system is considered an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and outstanding items.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to identify and investigate errors, inconsistencies, and discrepancies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a centralized Finance team.
• Comfortable collaborating with Finance, Operations, Sales, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively with U.S.-based teams across different time zones.
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving accounting issues.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Commitment to accuracy, continuous improvement, and professional development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting U.S.-based operations or entities from a Canadian office.
• Experience working with multiple legal entities and currencies.
• Experience preparing AP/AR aging reports and financial KPIs.
• Experience with vendor and customer master data management.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Understanding of U.S. accounting practices and business requirements.
• Experience working with Finance and Operations teams across multiple locations.
• Progress toward an accounting designation or other accounting-related professional development is considered an asset.

Key Performance Indicators

Success in this role may be measured by:

• Timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments.
• Accuracy and timeliness of AP account reconciliations.
• Timely completion of month-end accruals and assigned close activities.
• Accuracy of AP/AR aging and financial reporting.
• Timely and accurate vendor and customer setup.
• Timely resolution of discrepancies and outstanding items.
• Compliance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Accuracy and completeness of accounting documentation and records.
• Effective communication and support provided to U.S. Finance and Operations teams.

PHYSICAL & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Follow all TURBINE-X Energy Health, Safety & Environmental policies, procedures, and training requirements.
• Participate in required safety training and comply with applicable workplace safety requirements.
• Maintain a safe and professional work environment and report unsafe conditions or hazards.
• Report accidents, incidents, and injuries in accordance with company procedures.
• Take reasonable precautions to protect your own safety and the safety of others.
• Participate in required drug and alcohol testing where applicable.
• Maintain documentation required for business travel to the United States.
• Maintain a valid passport and ability to travel internationally, including to the United States, as required.

WHAT WE'LL OFFER YOU

• Competitive Compensation:A comprehensive salary and benefits package.
• Career Growth: Opportunities to work alongside experienced engineering and operational leaders while developing expertise in advanced manufacturing and quality systems.
• Safety-First Culture:A workplace where safety, accountability, and continuous improvement are fundamental to everything we do.
• Meaningful Work:Help build world‑class modular power systems that support critical infrastructure around the globe.
• Values-Driven Team:Join a company that lives its core values:Be Great. Be Kind. Stand Out. Have Fun. Give Back. Together, We Win.

ABOUT TURBINE-X & THE X-GROUP

"Modular power to give back with endless energy."

The X-Group of Companies is the world’s leading provider of cross-platform solutions for evolving power systems. Unlike traditional providers, we are vendor-neutral, optimizing for our clients' .

X-Group is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

TURBINE-X Energy Inc. | Part of the X-Group of Companies | Willis, TX 77057 USA | Nisku, AB T9E 7M3 Canada | x-group.com