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Accounting Associate

Edmonton Global
Edmonton, CAN
Full-time
Entry · 3–5 years experience
Onsite
Discovered Yesterday
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WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Process vendor invoices and employee expense claims accurately and timely in Dext and QuickBooks Online, ensuring transactions are coded to the correct accounts, entities, programs, and grants.
  • Prepare accounts payable payment runs for review and approval and collect and verify new vendor information in accordance with established vendor verification procedures.
  • Record and apply customer payments and follow up on outstanding receivables.
  • Perform monthly reconciliations of bank accounts and corporate credit cards, investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly and escalating unusual items.
  • Prepare GST returns and supporting schedules in accordance with CRA requirements for review and approval before filing and maintain accurate records to support remittances and audit requirements.
  • Support the month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations, and assist in preparing monthly financial reports for management review.
  • Maintain bookkeeping across multiple legal entities and operating divisions, tracking and allocating expenses across funds, programs, and grant accounts.
  • Support routine grant financial reporting and maintain audit-ready documentation, working with program staff.
  • Respond to internal inquiries about expenses, invoices, and financial data, supporting staff across the organization.
  • Support year-end audit preparation and work with external auditors as required.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline finance processes and strengthen internal controls, and assist with implementing new accounting tools, procedures, or workflows.
  • Perform other finance and administrative duties as required to support the day-to-day operations of the finance team.

WHAT YOU BRING

  • Completed post-secondary education in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (college diploma or university degree), or minimum 3–5 years of demonstrated full-cycle accounting experience in lieu of formal education.
  • An understanding of accounting fundamentals, including accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, and journal entries is required. Early career candidates, including recent graduates, are encouraged to apply; experience is an asset, but we are happy to provide training to the right candidate.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, and Teams.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in data entry, reconciliations, and recordkeeping.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and firm deadlines, particularly around month-end and year-end.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to ask questions and follow up courteously with staff, vendors, and customers.
  • The ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial and vendor information.
  • The ability to work independently on routine responsibilities, collaborate within a team, and know when to escalate issues.
  • A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and contribute to process improvements.
  • Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks Online, Sage, Xero, or similar) and expense automation tools such as Dext is considered an asset.
  • Familiarity with multi-entity or fund-based accounting environments, grants, or GST is considered an asset.
  • WHAT IT’S LIKE TO WORK HERE
  • Edmonton Global is a purpose-driven organization with a regional mandate and a collaborative culture. We move at the speed of business, value transparency and teamwork, and believe in continuous improvement. This is a place where strong contributors can grow, take ownership, and see the impact of their work across the organization and the broader region we serve.
  • This role is ideal for someone who is accurate, dependable, and curious, and who wants to grow a career in accounting alongside a finance team that values careful work and learning. You will work closely with the Director of Finance and with colleagues across the organization, and you will see how the numbers connect to the programs and outcomes they support.
  • HOURS OF WORK
  • This role will primarily work within regular business hours. Additional time may occasionally be required around month-end, year-end, and audit periods to meet reporting deadlines. Location of work is a hybrid arrangement between our downtown office and work from home.
  • JOIN US
  • If you are looking for a role where you can build your accounting career, be valued for your accuracy and judgment, and contribute to the growth and success of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, we would love to hear from you.
  • A comprehensive compensation package awaits the successful candidate.

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