General Accountant

David Aplin Recruiting; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting firm is seeking an accounting professional in Edmonton to handle full-cycle accounting and support month-end processes. The role demands strong expertise in bank and general ledger reconciliations and proficiency in multi-currency accounting. Applicants should have 2-5+ years of experience, be detail-oriented, and possess strong problem-solving skills. The position is a 1-month contract, primarily on-site, with hours from 8am to 5pm. To apply, candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of general accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or product-based organizations.
• Strong expertise in bank and general ledger reconciliations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform bank reconciliations across CAD and USD accounts.
• Prepare and post journal entries and general ledger reconciliations.
• Support month-end close processes preparation.

Skills

bank reconciliations

general ledger reconciliations

month-end closing

multi-currency accounting

Excel (PivotTables, formulas, data analysis)

Tools

QuickBooks Desktop

QuickBooks Online

Job description

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We are seeking a highly capable accounting professional to support financial operations and month-end processes in a dynamic, manufacturing or product-based environment. The successful candidate will handle full-cycle accounting tasks, ensure accurate reporting, and provide reliable, audit-ready financial information to support operational and project decision-making. This role requires someone who can work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver timely results with a high level of accuracy.

1-month contract with potential of extension
Hours 8am – 5pm in the office
NW Edmonton
Responsibilities:

• Perform daily and monthlybank reconciliations across CAD and USD accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Prepare and postjournal entries, accruals, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Supportmonth-end close processes, including preparation of IFRS-aligned working papers and supporting schedules.
• Reconcileinventory, COGS, and other manufacturing-related accounts, ensuring accurate project and operational reporting.
• Assist withaccounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed, including processing invoices, payments, and collections.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-dateQuickBooks Online records, including data entry, adjustments, and reporting.
• Monitorfinancial activity and cash flow to identify potential issues and assist with resolution.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support financial reporting and ensure adherence to accounting policies and procedures.
• Support internal and external audit processes by preparing and organizing required documentation and reconciliations.
• Identify opportunities tostreamline accounting processes and improve reporting efficiency.

Qualifications:

• 2–5+ years of general accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing, product-based, or multi-entity organizations.
• Strong expertise inbank reconciliations, general ledger reconciliations, and month-end closing.
• Familiarity withmulti-currency accounting and the impact of foreign exchange on financial statements.
• Knowledge ofIFRS month-end reporting requirements.
• Experience managinginventory, COGS, and other operational accounts.
• Proficient inQuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online and advancedExcel skills (PivotTables, formulas, data analysis).
• Ability towork independently, prioritize tasks, and meet strict deadlines.
• Highlydetail-oriented, reliable, and organized with strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellentverbal and written communication skills, able to collaborate with finance, operations, and project teams.
• Demonstrated ability tosupport audits and prepareaccurate, audit-ready financial documentation.

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.

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