Cost Accountant - Nisku, AB

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Project Cost Control & Budgeting:  Monitor actual project expenditures (materials, direct labor, sub-contracts) against baseline budgets. Partner closely with Project Managers to identify and explain cost overruns or variances early.
• Revenue Recognition: Assist with revenue recognition calculations and reporting for long-term power system fabrication and retrofit projects utilizing ASC 606 / IFRS 15 frameworks.
• Inventory Analysis: Conduct inventory reconciliations, inventory reporting, cycle counts, and structural analysis of inventory variances.
• Overhead & Cost Absorption: Support the analysis and allocation of overhead and project-related costs, supporting WIP activities.
• Financial Reporting & Month-End Close: Deliver timely project margin reporting, inventory accounting, and month-end close activities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Interface comfortably with project managers, workshop supervisors, procurement leads, and field service technicians to uncover the real story behind cost variances.
• Audit Support: Serve as a primary point of contact during project accounting reviews, providing clear documentation for revenue recognition tracking and compliance audits.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Experience: 

• 3 to 5+ years of dedicated cost accounting experience within a heavy manufacturing, EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction), or industrial energy service environment.
• Advanced ERP Systems: Deep, hands-on experience working inside enterprise-level ERP systems (such as Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, or Oracle) to track bills of materials (BOM) and inventory ledger inputs.
• Mastery of Excel: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, Power Query) to build scalable cost-tracking models from raw system extracts.
• Analytical Rigor: Root-cause problem-solving skills to investigate why data looks wrong rather than just reporting the numbers.
• Clear Communication: The ability to translate complex accounting structures, variances, and bottom-line profit risks into clear, actionable terms for non-financial operations managers.

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Enrollment in or completion of a professional accounting designation (CPA/CMA) is highly preferred.

PHYSICAL & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Safety Compliance: Strict adherence to X-Group safety policies and SOPs.
• PPE: Ability to wear required gear (steel-toe boots, safety glasses, hearing protection).
• Physical Stamina: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb stairs/ladders, and navigate an active industrial shop floor.

WHAT WE'LL OFFER YOU

• Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive package including a competitive salary and company benefits.
• Expert Mentorship: Decades of industry experience to help you grow your technical knowledge.
• Safety-First Culture: A dynamic environment where your commitment to safety is valued and supported.
• Purpose-Driven Work: Join a team that lives by core values: Be Great, Be Kind, Stand Out, Have Fun, Give Back, and 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' needs, budgets, and ESG goals. Whether it's concept or completion for rotating equipment, we solve for X.

HOW TO APPLY

• Online: Apply via Indeed.ca HERE
• Email: Send your resume to careers@x-group.com (Please indicate "Cost Accountant" in the subject line).