Accountant - 6 month Contract

Aplin; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 61,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Aplin is seeking an Intermediate Accountant in Edmonton, Alberta for a 6-month contract. The role emphasizes financial reporting, month-end close, variance analysis, budgeting support, and special projects in a collaborative environment.

After an initial training period in the office, this position offers a flexible hybrid schedule with 1–3 in-office days per month, and opportunities to contribute to process improvements and internal controls.

Qualifications

• CPA designation is required.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end experience.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.
• Experience preparing audit working papers and supporting year-end processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end journal entries, reconciliations, and working papers.
• Support financial reporting, variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
• Assist with year-end financial statements and audit preparation.
• Analyze financial data and provide reporting to support business decisions.
• Support treasury, cash management, and tax-related activities as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and strengthen internal controls.
• Participate in finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Excel

Analytical abilities

Financial reporting

Month-end

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Location Edmonton, Canada Sector Accountancy (Qualified) Salary 44.00 CAD to 49.00 CAD per hour

We're partnering with a well-established Alberta organization to find an IntermediateAccountant for a 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a CPA who enjoys a mix of financial reporting, month-end analysis, process improvement, and special projects in a collaborative environment.

After an initial training period in the office, this role offers a flexible hybrid schedule with only 1–3 in-office days per month.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prepare month-end journal entries, reconciliations, and working papers.
• Support financial reporting, variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
• Assist with year-end financial statements and audit preparation.
• Analyze financial data and provide reporting to support business decisions.
• Support treasury, cash management, and tax-related activities as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and strengthen internal controls.
• Participate in finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• CPA designation is required.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end experience.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.
• Experience preparing audit working papers and supporting year-end processes.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a strong asset.
• Public practice, benefits, or insurance industry experience is considered an asset.

To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.