accounting clerk

UMC Financial Management Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial management service in Edmonton is seeking an experienced Accountant Clerk. The role involves preparing general ledger entries, managing accounts, processing payroll, and maintaining accurate financial records. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years in accounting, proficiency in QuickBooks, and exceptional communication skills. This position is permanent and full-time with a salary ranging from $24.00 to $34.00 per hour. Note that on-site work is required, and various benefits such as health coverage and bonuses are included.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Bonus

Group and life insurance

RRSP

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting and financial services.
• Accurate and client-focused with excellent communication skills.
• Reliable and organized with dependable attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare general ledger entries and journal entries.
• Manage accounts receivable and payable.
• Process payroll and handle financial transactions.
• Maintain accurate financial records and reporting.

Skills

QuickBooks

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Manual bookkeeping

Computerized bookkeeping

Education

College/CEGEP in Accounting or related field

Job description

Job details

Accountant Clerk

Posted on December 17, 2025 by UMC Financial Management Inc.

• Location: Edmonton, AB T5L 4M8 (On site)
• Salary: $24.00 to $34.00 per hour (40 hours per week)
• Employment: Permanent, Full‑time (Overtime available)
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Vacancies: 1

Overview

Learns and applies general accounting practices to support the financial operations of a private‑sector financial management service in an urban setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare general ledger entries and journal entries.
• Manage accounts receivable and payable.
• Create and reconcile trial balances and bank reconciliations.
• Process payroll, invoice clients, and receive customer payments.
• Maintain financial statements, reports, and statistical data.
• Keep accurate financial records and perform clerical duties, including filing and record systems.
• Use QuickBooks and MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) to maintain and balance accounts.
• Verify and balance transactions, sort and process financial transactions.
• Maintain general ledgers, securities listings, and records of deposit, loan, and mortgage payments.

Qualifications

• Education: College/CEGEP in Accounting or related field.
• Experience: 5 years or more in accounting and financial services.
• Skill: QuickBooks, MS Excel, Word, Outlook; manual and computerized bookkeeping.
• Personal: Accurate, client‑focused, excellent oral and written communication, organized, reliable, team player, efficient interpersonal skills, flexible, judgment, dependability, attention to detail.

Work Conditions

• Fast‑paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Repetitive tasks, large caseload.
• Work under pressure.
• On‑site requirement; no remote work.

Additional Information

• Security: Bondable, criminal record check.
• Transportation: Own vehicle, valid driver’s licence; public transport available.
• Benefits:
• Health: Dental plan, disability benefits, health care plan, vision care benefits.
• Financial: Bonus, group and life insurance, RRSP.
• Other benefits: Listed on offer.

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• A Canadian citizen
• A permanent resident of Canada
• A temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-12-31