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

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Industries

Air, Water, and Waste Program Management

Staff Accountant / Senior Staff Accountant

Calgary, Alberta, Canada CA$85,000.00‑CA$105,000.00 1 day ago

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