Accounting Assistant - Accounts Payable

AB, Canada
Edmonton, AB, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Dec 3, 2026
Experience: Min 3 years of Canadian business experience working in a similar role
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 3, 2026

Original job description

We are looking to add an Accounting Assistant our growing team. This role will have an Accounts Payable focus but will assist in other areas of the accounting and purchasing cycles.

Duties:

Processing of Accounts Payable transactions
Communicating with vendors to resolve issues
Ensure payments are made on time and collect early pay discounts
Processing of bank and credit card reconciliations
Reviewing statements and reconcile invoices and related purchase orders
Processing foreign currency transactions
Maintaining GL accounts and ledgers
Assisting Controller and Assistant Controller as needed

Qualifications

Min 3 years of Canadian business experience working in a similar role
Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting processes
Familiarity with ERP systems
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Effective communication and interpersonal skills

This position is an integral member of the accounting team and will work closely with the Assistant Controller and purchasing team to support the financial operations of the organization. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as professional development opportunities and a flexible schedule. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for numbers and a desire to grow your career in accounting, we encourage you to apply

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Responsibilities

Process accounts payable transactions, communicate with vendors, resolve payment issues, and ensure timely payments while capturing early-payment discounts. Reconcile bank and credit card accounts, statements, invoices, and purchase orders; process foreign currency transactions, maintain general ledger accounts, and support the controllers and purchasing team.

Requirements

Requires at least three years of Canadian business experience in a similar role, strong knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting processes, and familiarity with ERP systems. Candidates should demonstrate attention to detail, accurate data entry, analytical and problem-solving ability, independence, teamwork, and effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills

Accounts Payable Processing
Vendor Communication
Payment Processing
Bank Reconciliation
Credit Card Reconciliation
Invoice Reconciliation
Purchase Order Reconciliation
Foreign Currency Transactions
General Ledger Maintenance
Bookkeeping
Accounting Processes
ERP Systems
Data Entry Accuracy
Analytical Skills
Problem-Solving
Communication

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Benefits Package
Professional Development Opportunities
Flexible Schedule

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Keywords

Accounts Payable
Accounting
Bookkeeping
Vendor Relations
Payment Processing
Early-Payment Discounts
Bank Reconciliation
Credit Card Reconciliation
Financial Statements
Invoice Reconciliation
Purchase Orders
Foreign Currency Transactions
General Ledger
ERP Systems
Data Entry
Accounting Operations
Purchasing
Financial Operations
Retail

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