Accountant

AMHSA; Sherwood Park, Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal health and safety organization in Sherwood Park is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage internal financial controls and processes. The role involves overseeing day-to-day accounting tasks, preparing financial reports, and conducting variance analysis. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, at least 3 years of relevant experience, and strong proficiency in accounting software. Join us to contribute to effective financial management in municipal health and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in accounting or bookkeeping.
• Proficient in payroll and accounting software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations including transactional accounting tasks.
• Prepare financial reports for senior management.
• Perform variance analysis and budgeting.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication abilities

Empathy

Integrity

Proactive attitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Accounting Certificate, CPA coursework

Tools

Business Central

Sage

MS Office

Job description

AMHSA is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join our team. Reporting to the Director, Corporate Services theAccountantposition acts as an important internal financial control within AMHA's Financial Management System (FMS) and executes financial processes, audits, policies, and procedures supporting the daily operations of the finance department and plays a key role in maintaining the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations, helping to establish and uphold financial performance standards.

The ideal candidate leads by example, embodying AMHSA's organizational values and culture. They possess strong organizational skills and excellent communication abilities, capable of managing the finance function efficiently. Personal attributes such as empathy, integrity and a proactive attitude are crucial, as you will handle sensitive information and foster a positive work culture.

Responsibilities
In this position you will oversee the day-to-day operations including:

• Transactional accounting tasks, such as data entry for accounts payable and receivable, journal entries, and general ledger updates
• Preparing financial reports for senior management, conducting financial analysis, forecasting as well as facilitating budget meetings
• Performing variance analysis, ensuring the integrity of the general ledger
• Budget development and monitoring and supports internal audit and compliance initiatives.
• Full-cycle payroll processing including Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP), ensuring accurate and timely compensation for employees

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration – Strongly Desired
• Accounting Certificate, CPA coursework, or equivalent supplemental training – Preferred
• Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in accounting or bookkeeping, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger maintenance, and financial reporting
• Proficient in payroll and accounting software (e.g., Business Central, Sage, or equivalent)
• Knowledge of MS Office software suite – Teams, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Explorer, Excel
• Hands-on experience with full-cycle payroll administration, including processing employee compensation, benefits, Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP) contributions, and tax filings
• Experience in managing vendor contracts, invoice tracking, and ensuring timely and accurate vendor payments
• Strong skills in financial organization, planning, and compliance to support budgeting, benefit and pension reporting, and audit readiness
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office Software Suite and related project software.

If you are passionate about making a difference in municipal health and safety through effective financial management, we invite you to apply for the Accountant position at AMHSA today!