Accounting Specialist

Connecting you to Accounting jobs in Calgary, Alberta!

About Staffing is an Alberta-based recruitment company that connects jobseekers to employers across Canada. Established in 1996, About Staffing is a BBB Accredited Business and a proud member of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce.

We have partnered with a local landscaping company to support them in the recruitment process to find an experienced Accounting Specialist.

Job ID: 42679

Job Type: Direct Hire

Category: Accounting

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Our local SE Calgary client is seeking an Accounting Specialist to manage the financial operations of three companies within their portfolio.

In this role, you’ll manage payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable, as well as handle financial reporting and analytics. Prior experience in a similar role is essential to thrive in this fast-paced, high-volume environment.

The ideal candidate will be adaptable, proactive, and confident in decision-making. Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and a “get-it-done” mindset are key to success with this growing company.

If you’re ready to bring your accounting expertise to a collaborative team and make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Duties and Responsibilities:

The key job functions are:

• Invoice customers based on completed work, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Process payments (credit cards, deposits, cheques) and reconcile discrepancies.
• Manage Accounts Receivable, track outstanding invoices, and follow up with clients.
• Set up new customers in QuickBooks and maintain accurate records.
• Enter and pay supplier bills in QuickBooks, ensuring accuracy.
• Upload financial reports as required.
• Manage Accounts Payable, review and enter approved bills for payment.
• Enter receipts and expenses, ensuring proper classification.
• Match and reconcile all bank and credit card transactions.
• Investigate discrepancies and make necessary corrections.
• Process rent payments and match transactions.
• Ensure accounts and credit cards are up to date.
• Follow up on overdue tenant invoices and send accounts to collections if needed.
• Handle bounced payments and arrange payment plans.
• Process e-transfers for security deposit returns and QuickBooks adjustments.
• Set up new employees and track hours.
• Run payroll and process timely payments.
• Manage payroll remittances and file statutory forms (ROEs, T4s) to ensure compliance.
• Perform monthly statement reconciliations.
• Maintain organized and accurate financial records.

Education:

• Post secondary in Accounting (or related) is considered a strong asset.

Qualifications:

• Full proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft and Google Suite is required.

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in accounting is required.
• Previous experience supporting the accounting functions for numerous companies is a strong asset.

Skills:

• Impeccable attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask while maintaining accuracy and prioritizing competing tasks.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work in fast-paced work environments.

Base Salary: $65,000 – $70,000

• Salary based on experience.
• Full benefits package included (following probationary period).

Work Hours:

• 40 hours per week.
• Monday to Friday.

Remote Work:

• This position is not remote and requires being on-site.

Additional Notes:

• This opportunity does not include relocation. It will be the responsibility of the candidate should relocation be required.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in Canada to be considered for employment.

Equity. Diversity. Inclusion. At About Staffing, EDI has always been a business priority and is continually upheld in our business practices. The About Staffing team would like to thank everyone who applies and will contact those potential candidates who are suitable for the position based on the employer’s needs.

About Staffing recruiters are Alberta’s experts in connecting candidates with accounting jobs. We focus on temporary, direct hire (permanent), and temporary-to-direct hire placements in the corporate, industrial, management, and technical fields.

About Staffing’s recruitment specialists believe in a human-to-human approach in hiring. We read your resume, conduct person-to-person interviews, and make our matches to accounting jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens after I apply?

Our Recruitment Team will be notified once you have submitted your resume. They will review your resume against our current job postings. If you meet the employer’s requirements, a recruiter may be in touch to begin the recruitment process.

Please note we are only contacting applicants who meet the employer’s needs of the positions we are actively working on. We are constantly posting accounting jobs so check back with us regularly.

For more FAQs, feel free to stop by our job seeker page.

Please reference Job ID: 42679 in your application.

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