Accountant

Vaco by Highspring; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Calgary is looking for an experienced Accountant to manage financial transactions, prepare statements, and ensure compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate has 2-3+ years of accounting experience, is proficient in Excel, and is a team player. This full-time, hybrid position offers a salary range of CA$70,000 to CA$80,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of general accounting, hands-on transactional experience.
• Good attitude, eager to learn, and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Record and reconcile daily financial transactions.
• Prepare journal entries and maintain accurate ledgers.
• Assist in preparing financial statements.

Skills

General accounting experience

Attention to detail

Team player

Excel knowledge

Tools

QuickBooks Desktop

Microsoft Dynamics

Advanced Excel

Job description

This range is provided by Vaco by Highspring. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$70,000.00/yr - CA$80,000.00/yr

Job Title: Accountant

Job Type: Permanent position, Hybrid, 2 days on-site, Calgary Alberta

Job Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 / Year depending on experience.

Job Description

• Record and reconcile daily financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries.
• Prepare journal entries, maintain ledgers, and ensure all financial data is accurate and up to date.
• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process with accurate financial data and analysis.
• Perform bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow.
• Manage and reconcile sub-ledgers (e.g., fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals).
• Ensure compliance with relevant IFRS accounting standards and internal policies.
• Assist in preparing documentation for internal and external audits.
• File tax returns, GST, payroll remittances, and other statutory reports as required.
• Support process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting.

Must Haves

• 2‑3+ years of general accounting, hands‑on transactional experience (AR, AP, bank recs, journal entries)
• Good attitude, rolls up sleeves, open to learning, and a team player
• Well versed with Excel

Good to Haves

• QuickBooks Desktop
• Microsoft Dynamics
• Advanced Excel

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Accounting / Auditing

Industries

• Public Health

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