Staff Accountant

Perma-Pipe in Camrose, Alberta, Canada is looking for a Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with accounting standards, and supporting the company's overall financial operations. This role involves preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, assisting in month-end close activities, and providing accurate financial data for decision-making. The Staff Accountant will collaborate closely with the accounting team and contribute to the efficient operation of the finance department.

This is an on-site, Camrose, Canada based position and candidates must be authorized to work in Canada.

***PERKS OF POSITION***

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Dental; Extended Healthcare; Vision; Life Insurance; Disability Insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); RRSP Match

Ability to commute - Camrose, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work

Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc is a dynamic, global supplier of pipe coating solutions and factory pre-insulated piping systems serving the oil & gas, district heating and cooling, and industrial markets. With a strong focus on quality, safety, and innovation.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

General Ledger and Financial Reporting

• Prepare and post journal entries ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Provide support to A/R as a backup, research and resolve technical issues, monitor subledger for accuracy.
• Monitor, prepare/post, and reconcile intercompany accounts communicating with other business units to ensure accurate and proper postings.

Month-End Close Activities

• • Participate in month-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, post-close finance reporting, and variance analysis.
  • Maintain detailed schedules and records to support financial reporting.

Compliance and Audit Support

• • Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.
  • Assist in the preparation of audit schedules and support team with auditor inquiries.

Special Projects and Process Improvement

• • Support process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
  • Participate in ad hoc projects as assigned by the Finance Manager.

Working Relationship and Reporting Structure

• Reports directly to the Finance Manager and collaborates with team members across the finance and operations departments.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software systems.
• Prior experience with Visual or Syteline ERP & OneStream Financial Reporting software a plus but not required.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a challenging environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Travel

• Occasionally

Working Conditions

• In-office Mon-Fri (not hybrid or remote).    
• Works in a typical office setting.
• Position may require working outside of standard business hours.

Candidate Profile

• Detail-oriented professional committed to accuracy, continuous learning, and effective communication.
• Adaptable, able to manage shifting priorities, and comfortable handling multiple deadlines.

Behavioral Characteristics

• High level of initiative with a proactive, solution-oriented approach to tasks.
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

Personal Characteristics

• Ethical, trustworthy, and capable of handling sensitive financial information with integrity.
• Committed to meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality results.

Why Perma-Pipe

• Stable, well-established manufacturing organization.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to influence weld quality and shop performance daily.
• Collaborative, team-driven environment.

PERMA-PIPE International Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PPIH) is a global leader in engineered piping solutions, specializing in insulation systems, containment, anti-corrosion coatings, custom fabrication, leak detection, engineering support, field service, and logistics. For decades, our expertise has set industry benchmarks, backed by ISO 9001, ISO 1401, and ISO 45001 certifications.

With eleven production facilities worldwide—including the U.S., Canada, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, and India—we deliver localized service with global reach, scaling efficiently to meet complex project needs of any size or location.

PERMA-PIPE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), providing fair employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.