Accounting Administrator

Trustram; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Edmonton is seeking an Accounting Administrator to support its accounting department. The ideal candidate will engage in various financial tasks, including processing transactions, maintaining records, and preparing financial statements. This role is crucial for ensuring accurate accounting operations and compliance while supporting company financial workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; pursuing CPA is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Expertise with Accounting Systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily data entry and maintain up-to-date financial records.
• Record financial transactions including accounts payable and payroll.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end close activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Self-starter

Education

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

CPA or similar designation

Tools

Accounting Systems

ERP Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounting Administrator to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the accounting department by processing financial transactions, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with various accounting tasks.Responsibilities :

• Perform daily data entry, clerical tasks, and maintain up-to-date financial spreadsheets and records
• Record day-to-day financial transactions, including accounts payable (majority of time), accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Be a backup for payroll processing and group benefits administration.
• Process and reconcile employee expense reports, company credit card transaction ensuring compliance with company policies
• Ensure timely and accurate journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Perform bank reconciliations to ensure that all transactions are recorded accurately
• Meet all monthly, quarterly, and annual deadlines, including reconciliations, reporting, and compliance.
• Support monthly financial reporting and budgeting by analysing manufacturing costs, including material, labour and overhead.
• Support in preparing financial statements, reports, and reconciliations
• Reconcile discrepancies in financial statements or general ledger accounts
• Contribute to month-end and year-end closing processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and optimize financial workflows.
• Provide administrative support as requested.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor or management.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; pursuing a CPA or similar designation would be considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Expertise with Accounting Systems, ERP Systems and Microsoft Office
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.