Staff Accountant

FREDsense Technologies is transforming how the world monitors water quality by delivering rapid, on-site chemical testing solutions powered by cutting‑edge technology. Our innovative sensor platform enables real‑time detection of PFAS, empowering industries to make faster, data‑driven decisions for a cleaner, safer world. As a fast‑growing, mission‑driven team of scientists, engineers, and problem solvers, we’re passionate about redefining environmental monitoring—and we’re looking for talented people who want to make a real impact on global water sustainability.

The Role

FREDsense is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the team in our Calgary office and establish a foundation of systems and processes that will scale with the company’s global expansion. A priority of the position will be to bring finance and accounting functions in‑house from current external service providers. Reporting to the President, the ideal candidate comes with 5+ years of accounting experience in a startup, scale‑up, or venture‑backed technology company combined with the ability to be the sole accounting professional for the company, owning the full spectrum of responsibilities in a hands‑on capacity. Being comfortable executing both routine and complex tasks will be crucial while also bringing the ambition and capability to scale the function as the business grows.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting

• Manage relationship with external accounting / tax provider, working to transition accounting duties in‑house over time to reduce external expense
• Treasury / cash management, including transfers from USD to CAD accounts
• Monthly bank account reconciliations
• Review all transactions and ensure proper coding to budget categories
• Manage employee expense reimbursements
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
• Assist with completion of annual financial statement audit process
• Produce any required special investor reporting
• Participate in annual strategic planning and budgeting process

Tax and other special reporting

Human Resources and Administrative

Qualifications

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