About the Position

We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented Accountant to join our accounting team. This is a hands-on position within an established, family-owned and operated organization, offering the opportunity to work closely with the Controller and gain exposure to a variety of accounting functions.

The successful candidate will initially focus on accounts payable, including invoice processing, vendor reconciliations, employee expense claims, and corporate credit card reconciliations. The position will also involve providing day-to-day guidance and support to our accounts payable team.

In addition to accounts payable responsibilities, the successful candidate will assist with month-end accounting procedures, financial reconciliations, and reporting. As the individual becomes familiar with our accounting processes, responsibilities will gradually expand to include additional areas of accounting, including accounts receivable and customer billing.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to broaden their experience, develop their technical accounting skills, and take on increasing responsibility within a small, collaborative accounting team.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

- Process and post vendor invoices into the accounting system, ensuring accuracy, appropriate coding, and proper approvals.
- Perform vendor account reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
- Process and reconcile employee expense claims.
- Reconcile corporate credit card transactions.
- Process monthly lease transactions.
- Assist with payment processing and respond to vendor inquiries.
- Provide day-to-day guidance and support to accounts payable team members.
- Help ensure accounts payable transactions are processed accurately and on a timely basis.





Month-End Accounting & Financial Reporting

- Assist with monthly accounting close procedures.
- Prepare bank reconciliations.
- Maintain capital asset continuity schedules and prepare related accounting entries.
- Prepare journal entries and accruals.
- Assist with balance sheet account reconciliations.
- Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
- Provide general accounting support to the Controller.

Other Accounting Responsibilities

- Develop an understanding of accounts receivable and customer billing processes.
- Provide backup support for customer invoicing, collections, and other AR activities as required.
- Assist with year-end procedures and external audit requests.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and procedures.
- Perform other accounting duties and special projects as required.

Qualifications & Experience

- Accounting diploma or degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.
- Relevant accounting experience. (2-4 years)
- Experience with accounts payable, including invoice processing and vendor reconciliations. (1-2 years)
- Exposure to general accounting and month-end procedures would be considered an asset.
- Experience with Sage 50 accounting software would be an asset.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Solid understanding of accounting principles and practices.

Professional Development

- Currently enrolled in, planning to pursue,



or recently completed the CPA program would be considered an asset.33
- An interest in developing broader accounting knowledge and taking on additional responsibilities.

Personal Attributes

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Takes initiative and demonstrates a willingness to learn.
- Comfortable working in a small, collaborative team environment.
- A hands-on approach with a willingness to assist with a variety of accounting responsibilities.

What We Offer

- Competitive hourly compensation based on experience and qualifications.
- Employee benefits plan.
- Two weeks of vacation to start.
- Opportunity to work directly with the Controller and gain exposure to a broad range of accounting functions.
- A collaborative working environment within an established, family-owned and operated organization.
- Opportunity to develop professionally and gradually take on additional accounting responsibilities.

Work Schedule

- Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.
- Typical hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some flexibility in start and finish times.

If you are an accounting professional looking for an opportunity to expand your experience, develop your career, and become part of a collaborative accounting team, we would welcome your application.

Pay: $33.00-$40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Perks:

- Company events
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Application question(s):

- Do you currently have or are working towards a CPA designation?

Experience:

- Accounting: 2 years (required)
- Accounts payable: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Accountant (West Edmonton)
🏢 Golden Arrow
📍 West Edmonton