Accountant (Contract)

IFG International Financial Group Ltd; Alberta; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IFG International Financial Group Ltd is seeking an Accountant in Alberta, Canada, for a 6-month contract starting in May 2026. The role involves managing transactional accounting and reconciliation activities in a retail-focused environment. Key responsibilities include reconciling settlement files, processing accounts payable, and supporting financial reporting activities. Candidates should have 1-3 years of accounting experience, proficiency in SAP or similar systems, and strong analytical skills. Interested applicants should send their resumes to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of accounting or financial experience.
• Experience with accounting systems (SAP or similar ERP systems).
• Proficiency in MS Excel and financial data handling.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile settlement files from third-party providers.
• Ensure accuracy of cash receipts and process payments.
• Record journal entries in financial systems.

Skills

Reconciliation skills

Transaction management skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

We are seeking an Accountant to support transactional accounting and reconciliation activities within a retail-focused environment. This is a 6-month contract (with potential extension), starting May 2026. The role involves handling settlement reconciliations, accounts payable processing, journal entries, and supporting financial reporting activities across multiple systems in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Reconcile settlement files from third-party providers with recorded transactions
• Ensure accuracy of cash receipts and process payments accordingly
• Perform detailed reconciliation of AP invoices and submit for payment
• Investigate discrepancies and resolve issues with third-party vendors
• Monitor receivable balances and follow up on outstanding items
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations (credit cards, loyalty, gift cards)
• Record journal entries in financial systems (SAP/SMS)
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis, reporting, and project work
• Work across multiple systems and support retail business operations

Must-Have Requirements

• 1-3 years of accounting or financial experience
• Strong reconciliation and transaction management skills
• Experience with accounting systems (SAP or similar ERP systems)
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and investigation skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel and financial data handling
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with tools like Blackline, Allegro, or similar platforms
• Exposure to retail or multi-unit business environments
• Understanding of payment processing (credit/debit/loyalty systems)

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)

If you are interested and qualified, please send your updated resume in MS Word format to [e-mail].