Our client is looking for a Bookkeeper to join their team in Edmonton , Alberta, on a contract basis. This role will support day-to-day accounting across multiple retail locations, with a focus on payroll, accounts payable, reconciliations, and month-end activities. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working independently, and experienced with QuickBooks Desktop and Excel.

Responsibilities:

- Process mid-month and month-end payroll for approximately 52 hourly and salaried employees using QuickBooks.
- Manage accounts payable, including invoice matching, vendor statement reviews, and timely payments.
- Maintain accounts receivable records and follow up on outstanding balances.
- Perform bank and account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve missing or incorrect payments.
- Process utility payments, government remittances, and other recurring financial obligations.
- Support month-end bookkeeping by maintaining ledgers, organizing records, and preparing reporting files.
- Maintain accurate accounting records in QuickBooks Desktop and Excel.
- Assist with payroll process updates and the transition to a new payroll platform as required.

Requirements:

- Minimum 5 years of hands-on bookkeeping or accounting experience.
- Strong QuickBooks Desktop experience, including payroll and general bookkeeping functions.
- Practical experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and account reconciliations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and lookup functions.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies and investigate variances.




- Ability to work independently in a small office environment supporting multiple locations.
- Well-rounded accounting knowledge with the flexibility to manage a variety of transactional and administrative finance tasks.

How to Apply:
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Robert Half would like to thank all applicants for their expressed interest however, only those candidates identified for interview will be contacted.

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