Accountant

Contract to Permanent | In Office | Acheson, AB
$40-45/hour

About the Role

Our client is seeking a hands-on and detail-oriented Accountant / Accounting Manager to join the team immediately. This is a key operational finance role responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting, receivables, reconciliations, payroll support, month-end reporting, and cash flow management. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys ownership, thrives in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment, and can confidently work with strong personalities while contributing as a valued business partner. The successful candidate be supporting senior leadership including the General Manager and ownership team.

Details

Job Title: Accountant
Term: Contract
Schedule: 5 days in office, 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Compensation: $24-25/hour
Start Date: Immediate

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting & Finance Operations

  • Manage daily bank reconciliations across 4–5 accounts (Canadian and USD)

  • Reconcile transactions between Sage 50 and AutoPoint systems

  • Process and apply incoming customer payments including EFTs, e-transfers, cheques, and wires

  • Maintain accurate AR ledgers and investigate discrepancies

  • Prepare weekly ageing reports and monitor outstanding balances

  • Assist with month-end close including:

    • Accruals o Prepaids

    • Work-in-progress

    • Amortization

    • Trial balance

    • Profit & Loss reporting

  • Prepare full schedules and reconciliations for external accountants

• Accounts Receivable & Credit Management

  • Lead collections efforts via phone and email

  • Monitor customer payment terms (Net 30 / Net 60)

  • Assist in account holds/freeze decisions for overdue balances

  • Manage new customer credit applications through Equifax and reference checks

• Accounts Payable

  • Review AP submissions from support staff

  • Assist with payment runs and banking files

  • Coordinate monthly vendor payments (approximately 90 vendors/month)

  • Process EFTs, cheques, and occasional wire transfers

• Payroll & Compliance

  • Support payroll processing in Sage 50 for 10–12 employees

    • Salaried staff: semi-monthly

    • Hourly staff: bi-weekly

  • Track commissions for sales team members

  • Assist with payroll remittances, GST, ROEs, T4s, vacation accruals, and annual WCB reporting

• Cash Flow & Reporting

  • Monitor daily cash flow and update internal forecasts

  • Provide financial insight to leadership on profitability and payment timing

  • Support business decisions through accurate financial reporting

• Operational Support

  • Participate in weekly management meetings

  • Assist with insurance renewals, fuel cards, and select administrative projects

  • Support inventory reconciliations at locations in Spruce Grove and Nisku (occasional overtime/weekend support may be required)

The Ideal Candidate

• Required

  • 3+ years of progressive accounting experience in a full-cycle accounting role

  • Strong experience with Sage 50

  • Solid understanding of AR, AP, reconciliations, payroll, and month-end close

  • Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, reconciliations)

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy

  • Comfortable working in a fully in-office environment

• Preferred

  • CPA student or pursuing accounting designation

  • Experience in multi-entity or operational businesses

  • Experience with inventory/accounting system integrations

  • Experience in construction, industrial, trades, or project-based environments

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $40.00 – $45.00/hour (flexible for the right candidate)

• Vacation: 3 weeks annually

• Sick Time: Flexible within reason

• Benefits Package:

  • Extended health coverage paid by employer

  • Life / LTD / STD available (employee-paid)

  • Paramedical coverage: $750 per practitioner/category

  • Family coverage available

• On-site parking

• Company-provided lunches at times

• Early departures on long weekends when business permits

How to Apply

Please submit your resume to Jobs.WestEdmontonAB@ExpressPros.com.

Important Note

We do not charge fees during the hiring process. All legitimate offers will include an interview. If you receive suspicious outreach, especially through social platforms or messaging apps, report it to local authorities or reach out directly to us.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.