Accountant
- AB, Canada
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 2-5 years of progressive accounting experience
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Our client is seeking an Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations while ensuring accurate financial reporting and timely completion of month-end and year-end activities. This role plays a key part in maintaining the integrity of financial information, supporting business planning initiatives, and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Your Success Will Be Defined By Your Ability To
Recruitment Partners Inc. is an Alberta-based, Alberta-focused recruitment firm. We are dedicated to building long-term relationships while securing top talent for Alberta's best employers. At the heart of our efforts is a collaborative, consultative approach. We are proud of our team of consultants, who come with practical business experience, a strong network of professional contacts, and are focused on what is best for both clients and candidates. We will facilitate the best fit between client and candidate. This means reduced turnover, enhanced employee engagement, increased productivity, customer satisfaction, and more.
Accounting & Finance - Engineering, Sales & Operations - HR & Office Support - Technology - Contingent Workforce - Executive Search
Contact us today - Your Search Partner - www.recruitmentpartners.ca
Your Success Will Be Defined By Your Ability To
- Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations accurately and on time
- Complete month-end and year-end close activities within established deadlines
- Reconcile bank, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and balance sheet accounts
- Prepare accurate financial statements, reports, and variance analyses
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and audit requirements
- Ensure GST/PST filings and other statutory remittances are completed accurately and on schedule
- Maintain strong internal controls, documentation, and accounting records
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and overall accounting efficiency
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- CPA designation, or actively pursuing completion
- 2-5 years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, ASPE, or IFRS accounting standards
- Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting systems such as QuickBooks, Sage, or NetSuite
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders; public accounting, audit, industry experience, or exposure to process automation and system implementations considered an asset
Recruitment Partners Inc. is an Alberta-based, Alberta-focused recruitment firm. We are dedicated to building long-term relationships while securing top talent for Alberta's best employers. At the heart of our efforts is a collaborative, consultative approach. We are proud of our team of consultants, who come with practical business experience, a strong network of professional contacts, and are focused on what is best for both clients and candidates. We will facilitate the best fit between client and candidate. This means reduced turnover, enhanced employee engagement, increased productivity, customer satisfaction, and more.
Accounting & Finance - Engineering, Sales & Operations - HR & Office Support - Technology - Contingent Workforce - Executive Search
Contact us today - Your Search Partner - www.recruitmentpartners.ca
More about this job
Responsibilities
Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations, and complete month-end and year-end close activities while producing accurate financial statements and reports. Support budgeting, forecasting, audits, and statutory filings, maintain internal controls and records, and identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and a CPA designation or active progress toward one are sought, along with 2–5 years of progressive accounting experience. Candidates should know GAAP, ASPE, or IFRS and have experience with close activities, reconciliations, financial reporting, Excel, and ERP or accounting systems, as well as strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Skills
- Journal Entries
- Accruals
- Account Reconciliations
- Month-End Close
- Year-End Close
- Financial Reporting
- Variance Analysis
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Audit Support
- GST/PST Filings
- Internal Controls
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP and Accounting Systems
Visa sponsorship
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Hiring contact
Rob Mella
Categories
- Finance & Accounting
Keywords
- Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Journal Entries
- Accruals
- Reconciliations
- Month-End Close
- Year-End Close
- Financial Statements
- Variance Analysis
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Audit
- GST/PST Filings
- Statutory Remittances
- Internal Controls
- GAAP
- ASPE
- IFRS
- CPA
- Microsoft Excel
- QuickBooks
- Sage
- NetSuite
- ERP Systems
- Process Improvement
- Process Automation
- System Implementations