Senior Analyst Technical Accounting

Finance Calgary, Alberta


Description

Position at Parkland Corporation

As of November 1, 2025, Sunoco LP has successfully completed its acquisition of Parkland Corporation. For more information, please visit www.sunocolp.com.

Competitive Benefits. Meaningful Extras. Unmatched Value.

  • A place where you can take your career in the direction you want to grow and go

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Manager, Technical Accounting, the successful candidate will be a key member of the Technical Accounting Team with cross-functional capability helping the Corporate Finance and BU Reporting teams as required. The role will be responsible for drafting and implementing corporate-wide accounting policies, contributing to process improvements and special projects and performing routine technical accounting processes. 
 
On as-needed basis, the Senior Analyst, Technical Accounting, may also assist in the financial statement close cycles, routine and non-routine accounting matters, to ensure company controls and policies are executed based on business needs.  
 
This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for an ambitious, self-motivated and enthusiastic individual.

Responsibilities:

Technical

  • Researching new accounting standards, determining how they are applicable to the Company and drafting the policy papers;
  • Performing significant contract technical accounting review; and
  • Completing other special projects, accounting working papers and tasks as assigned. 
  • Investigating, researching and analyzing information for the financial statements and MD&A, including coordinating with divisions to obtain information;
  • Owning and maintaining relevant controls as required
  • Cross-functional collaboration which may include, but is not limited to):
  • Working closely with the divisional finance teams on accounting issues and ensuring complex or non-routine transactions are accounted for in accordance with USGAAP and accounting policies are consistently followed; and 
  • Responding to both internal and external audit requests as required. 

Education:

•    CPA or CPA, CA designation or equivalent;

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience working in a public accounting firm within auditing or advisory roles or public companies;
  • Strong technical knowledge and experience with public company accounting requirements, particularly with USGAAP, is required. 
  • Strong understanding of financial statement close processes and accounting matters applicable to public companies;
  • Strong technical knowledge base and experience with USGAAP accounting;
  • Overall knowledge of SEC rules governing the disclosure obligations for public entities would be considered a plus;
  • Experience with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne ERP,  OneStream Corporate Performance Management, or SAP is an asset
  • Experience in accounting for relevant non-financial industries (e.g. retail, manufacturing, marketing, distribution, downstream oil and gas, etc.);
  • Excellent accounting analysis and problem-solving skills;
  • Ability to proactively identify, understand and grasp issues, problems and see the overall "big picture”; 
  • Ability to "tell the story" behind the data as well as formulate a plan, solutions and alternatives to resolve issues with the best practices and successfully execute on issues; 
  • Excellent Excel skills – must be comfortable working with large volumes of data using advanced Excel functions; 
  • Willingness to learn, improve existing processes, and confront new challenges;
  • Self-motivated problem solver with a relentless focus on high quality results and operational excellence;
  • Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate teams when working with all business units and operations;
  • Attention to detail with ability to manage time, work independently, and multi-task; and
  • Enthusiastic and committed to getting the job done in a fast paced, high-performing, dynamic environment with a willing to "roll up the sleeves" and "get the job done" attitude. 
  • Five days in office required

Humble. Hungry. Smart. Does this sound like you?

Do others describe you as being a down-to-earth achiever? Someone who thinks outside the box and always strives to do more than what is required? Someone who sees the bigger picture? You sound brilliant to work with!

We Want You To Shine:

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants. If you require accommodation due to a disability, you will have an opportunity to notify us when scheduling your interview.

Belonging Matters. Because You Do:

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Our ability to work as one team across Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean is foundational to our success. We show up as our authentic selves each day and create space for one another’s unique contributions.

We respect the diverse cultures, traditions, and perspectives of Indigenous Peoples and seek to achieve equitable partnerships and opportunities with Indigenous communities.

The Fine Print:

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the country in which they applied. Regrettably, we are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check, including but not limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol, and/or fitness for duty testing.

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