Accounting Assistant

LightForm Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Benefits package

Professional development

Job summary

LightForm Canada is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support accounts payable and broader accounting workflows within a growing finance team. The role focuses on processing AP transactions, vendor communications, and timely payments while assisting with purchasing cycles.

Responsibilities include bank and credit card reconciliations, GL maintenance, and supporting Controllers. A strong attention to detail, teamwork, and independent work ethic are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Canadian business experience in accounting or a similar role.
• Strong bookkeeping knowledge and accounting processes.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and data entry accuracy.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Processing of Accounts Payable transactions.
• Communicating with vendors to resolve issues.
• Ensure payments are made on time and collect early pay discounts.
• Processing of bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Reviewing statements and reconcile invoices and related purchase orders.
• Processing foreign currency transactions.
• Maintaining GL accounts and ledgers.
• Assisting Controller and Assistant Controller as needed.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Bookkeeping

ERP familiarity

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication

Independent worker

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We are looking to add an Accounting Assistant to our growing team. This role will have an Accounts Payable focus but will assist in other areas of the accounting and purchasing cycles.

Duties:

• Processing of Accounts Payable transactions
• Communicating with vendors to resolve issues
• Ensure payments are made on time and collect early pay discounts
• Processing of bank and credit card reconciliations
• Reviewing statements and reconcile invoices and related purchase orders
• Processing foreign currency transactions
• Maintaining GL accounts and ledgers
• Assisting Controller and Assistant Controller as needed

Qualifications

• Min 3 years of Canadian business experience working in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting processes
• Familiarity with ERP systems
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

This position is an integral member of the accounting team and will work closely with the Assistant Controller and purchasing team to support the financial operations of the organization. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as professional development opportunities and a flexible schedule. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for numbers and a desire to grow your career in accounting.