Reporting to the EVP Finance & Administration the Bookkeeper is an integral part of the ALCO Inc. team. This role is responsible for the accounting and administration of Seven O Ranches, a large agricultural enterprise, combined with fixed asset administration for a Holding company, the entity that owns ALCO's equipment fleet.
Responsibilities
Ranch Accounting & Administration – Seven O Ranches (approx. 40%)
· Perform full-cycle accounting for a large agricultural enterprise, including banking and bank reconciliations.
· Track herd inventory and maintain an inventory continuity schedule.
· Work with operations personnel to create and issue purchase orders for suppliers and services.
· Record only approved invoices in expenditures, ensuring accurate coding and appropriate supporting documentation.
· Initiate payments of approved accounts payable, in accordance with segregation of duties controls.
· Record sales of inventory and other revenue and update inventory records to reflect sales.
· Initiate payments of GST, property taxes and similar remittances.
· Enter month-end accruals and support month-end close activities.
· Assist with the administration of government programs such as AgriStability and water and grazing licenses.
Fixed Asset Administration – Holding Company (approx. 40%)
· Work with the Asset Manager to maintain a ledger of current assets, consisting mainly of machinery and equipment.
· Record additions and disposals of assets, ensuring records are complete, accurate and supported by documentation.
· Initiate monthly invoicing of asset rents to subsidiary companies.
· Provide refinement and improvements to the asset tracking process as needed, working primarily in Excel.
Other Bookkeeping & Administration (approx. 20%)
· Provide support with the accounting of the company’s holding companies as time permits.
· Assist with ad hoc reporting, data entry and analysis in Excel as required.
· Support the Finance & Accounting team with other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills
· An understanding of bookkeeping principles (accounts payable, banking, expense and revenue recording, accruals).
· Above-average Microsoft Excel skills, including sorting/filtering, lookups and building and maintaining large data listings and schedules.
· Certificate or diploma in accounting, bookkeeping, or business administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
· Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping.
· Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple recurring tasks and deadlines.
· Professional communication skills and the ability to work with operations personnel and colleagues across subsidiary companies.
· Discretion in handling confidential financial information.
· Prior use of an ERP, such as SAP.
· An agricultural background or experience in agricultural, industrial or multi-entity business environment would be asset.
· Exposure to fixed asset accounting, inventory tracking or intercompany transactions would be an asset.
Physical Requirements
· Ability to perform job duties that may require sitting, standing and walking for extended periods
· Ability to perform repetitive tasks, including keyboarding, data entry and document handling
· Ability to bend, crouch, kneel, reach and stretch as required to perform job duties
· Ability to lift, carry, push or pull items 30lbs in accordance with safe work practices
· Ability to work in various environments (office, site, warehouse, etc.,) as required by the role
· Ability to operate standard office equipment or role-specific tools safely
· Ability to work regular work hours and occasional overtime, as required
· ALCO is committed to providing reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Act. Accommodation will be provided to employees with disabilities or other protected grounds, up to the point of undue hardship
Cultural and People Leadership
· Lead by example, fostering a strong safety-first mindset and modeling ethical behavior, personal accountability and respect in all day-to-day operations.
· Create and maintain open lines of communication by regularly engaging with team members, sharing key information and ensuring clarity and alignment with operational and organizational goals.
· Build a positive, team-oriented work environment by encouraging cooperation, supporting peer collaboration and strengthening relationships across departments to drive operational success.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
