Senior Accountant

agilius work solutions; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Edmonton is seeking an experienced accountant to handle financial reporting, compliance, and auditing tasks. The successful candidate will have a strong background in accounting with a focus on accuracy and detail. This role offers competitive compensation, a bonus program, and a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive base salary and company bonus program

Participation in ESOP program after 1 year

Robust flexible benefits program

3 weeks’ vacation, flex days, and a community day

Comprehensive onboarding program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience, or 2+ years of public accounting experience is an asset.
• Extensive experience in auditing financial records.
• Proven ability to work with high-volume, complex transactions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, payment reconciliations, and internal reports.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and participate in audits.
• Reconcile financial data and act as a planning resource for budgeting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Solution-oriented mindset

Education

CPA designation or working towards CPA

Job description

Job Responsibilities

1. Prepare and/or review journal entries, payment reconciliations, balance sheet accounts, and internal reports.
2. Prepare bank reconciliations and Statistics Canada reporting.
3. Prepare financial information including trial balances, bank reporting, financial statements, and write reports.
4. Reconcile financial data and audit report data; act as a planning resource for the budgeting process.
5. Ensure the organization complies with financial regulations and tax laws; participate in audits as required.
6. Ensure team deliverables are completed accurately and on time; reinforce best practices and promote an innovative and collaborative work environment.

Successful candidates will have:

• 5+ years of accounting experience; or 2+ years of public accounting experience is an asset.
• Extensive experience in auditing financial records, identifying potential areas of opportunity and risk.
• Professional designation (CPA) or working towards CPA designation.
• Demonstrated organizational adaptability and respect for confidentiality.
• Proven ability to work with high-volume, complex transactions.
• Strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and a solution-oriented mindset.

Total Rewards:

• Competitive base salary and company bonus program.
• Participation in ESOP program (upon 1-year anniversary).
• Robust flexible benefits program, including access to mental health care providers.
• Start with 3 weeks’ vacation, flex days, and a community day.
• Work in a community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, supported by an employee advisory group.
• Comprehensive onboarding program with easy access to the expansive Agilus community network.