Accounting Technician

Full-Time | In-Office | Edmonton, AB
$22-35/hour

About

A public accounting office is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Technician to support operations during the busy tax season. This fixed-term role is well suited for students or early-career accounting professionals looking to gain hands-on experience in bookkeeping, government slip preparation, and personal tax returns. Working in a fast-paced environment, this position offers valuable exposure to small business accounting and personal tax preparation, with potential for future opportunities.

Details

Job Title: Accounting Technician
Term: January 15, 2026 – April 30, 2026
Flexible Start Date: January 5, 2026 or February 1, 2026
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Overtime:

• Approximately 45 hours per week from mid-February through end of April

• Accounting Technicians typically require limited overtime until April

• April overtime: approximately 7–10 hours per week, as needed

• Overtime paid at time-and-a-half

Part-Time Option:

• Potential administrative support work available in April

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping

• Perform small business accounting for corporations and sole proprietors.

• Write up and reconcile bank statements and tax receipts to support income statement preparation.

• Manage full-cycle accounting for small clients (typically 1–5 employees).

• Prepare balance sheets and income statements from year-end financial records.

Government Slips Preparation (T4, T5, WCB)

• Prepare approximately 400 sets of government slips during February.

• Complete WCB filings as required (limited volume).

• From March through April, approximately 50% of workload will transition to personal tax returns.

Personal Tax Preparation

• Prepare a variety of personal tax returns with varying levels of complexity.

• Review prior-year returns, enter carry-forward information, and request missing documentation.

• Complete full-cycle T1 personal tax preparation from start to finish.

• Communicate directly with clients during preparation and review stages.

• Submit completed files for internal review, finalize upon approval, and deliver completed tax packages to clients.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with internal scanning and digitizing of documents.

• Support corporate year-end work if time and workload permit.

Ideal Candidate

• Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, or a related field (in progress or completed).

• Previous bookkeeping or tax preparation experience is an asset.

• Familiarity with personal and small business tax concepts preferred.

• Ability to work extended hours during peak periods when required.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.

• Ability to manage time effectively during peak tax season.

• Comfortable working with confidential financial and personal information.

• Clear communication skills when interacting with clients and internal team members.

• Willingness to adapt and support a variety of accounting and administrative tasks.

• Prior experience with government slip preparation is considered an asset.

How to Apply

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

Important Note

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