Wendy Ellen Inc. is recruiting an experienced, knowledgeable, and proactive Accounting Specialist for an established Calgary-based business with multiple companies and diverse operations.

We are looking for a hands-on accounting professional who takes ownership, knows QuickBooks, identifies and resolves discrepancies, and consistently delivers accurate financial information on time.

This is a dynamic position requiring solid accounting knowledge, exceptional attention to detail, a positive can-do attitude, and the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

- Maintain accurate accounting records for multiple companies using QuickBooks.
- Process invoices, receipts, payments, and general ledger entries.
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and intercompany transactions.
- Prepare weekly cash flow reports and monthly financial statements for multiple companies.
- Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial recordkeeping.
- Support job costing and accounting for a roofing business using Jobber.
- Prepare year-end working papers and assist with tax and statutory reporting requirements.
- Identify, investigate, and resolve accounting discrepancies proactively.
- Organize competing priorities and consistently meet reporting deadlines.
- Work cooperatively with management and the existing bookkeeper.

What We're Looking For

- 5+ years of full-cycle accounting or senior bookkeeping experience preferred.
- Strong hands-on QuickBooks experience is essential.
- Ability to learn other accounting software as needed in the future
- Proven ability to prepare accurate financial statements and cash flow reports.




- Experience managing accounting for multiple companies is highly desirable.
- Experience with Jobber and job costing is an asset; willingness to learn Jobber is essential.
- Knowledge of corporate tax filings, including nil returns, is an asset.
- Excellent analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational skills, reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail.
- A proactive professional who takes initiative, follows through, and delivers results.
- A positive, cooperative attitude and willingness to work within established systems and procedures.

Work Environment

Our client offers a friendly, professional, and family-oriented office environment where teamwork, mutual respect, and accountability matter.

This is a workplace with established systems, high standards, and an expectation that everyone contributes, meets their commitments, and takes pride in their work.

We are looking for someone who enjoys being part of a team but is equally comfortable taking responsibility and getting the job done independently.

Compensation

$70,000–$85,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Interested?

If you are an experienced accounting professional who values accuracy, takes ownership of your work, and enjoys solving problems in a dynamic business environment, we would like to hear from you.

Apply through LinkedIn with your resume.

Wendy Ellen Inc. is conducting this confidential recruitment on behalf of our client. The employer's identity will be shared with qualified candidates as the recruitment process progresses.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

📌 Accounting Specialist (Calgary)
🏢 Wendy Ellen
📍 Calgary