Junior Accountant / Accounting Assistant

LandSolutions Inc; Calgary; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in land access is seeking a Junior Accountant/Accounting Assistant to manage accounts payable and receivable tasks. This entry-level role requires a diploma in accounting and offers a chance to work in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and effective communication skills. Join us to contribute to meaningful projects and advance your career in accounting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of previous experience in accounting, AP and/or AR.
• Ability to work effectively with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve and post vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy.
• Prepare and submit customer invoices through various platforms.
• Assist with month-end processing activities.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Diploma/Degree in Accounting

Tools

MS Excel

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Company Summary

LandSolutions is actively engaged in all areas of land access, including Power (Generation and Transmission), Public Infrastructure, Renewable Energy, Oil and Gas (Upstream and Midstream), and Telecommunications. Our expert level service and subject matter experts are well-established across Canada and the United States.

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable (AP)

• Invoice Collection: Retrieve vendor invoices from emails and other sources, securing necessary approvals from designated approvers.
• Invoice Posting: Accurately post vendor invoices into the accounting system.
• Discrepancy Resolution: Address and resolve vendor invoice discrepancies and other concerns with vendors.
• Credit Card Management: Prepare credit card spreadsheets for circulation to ensure compliance by credit cardholders.
• Contractor Invoice Management: Collect approved contractor invoices from emails, ensuring proper coding and timely posting to the accounting system.

Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Invoice Preparation: Prepare and review customer invoices on a monthly, semi-monthly, or bi-weekly basis.
• Invoice Submission: Submit customer invoices through various platforms, including email, Open Invoice, Taulia, GEP, and others.
• Invoice Posting: Post customer invoices in the accounting system, ensuring accuracy.
• Account Collection: Facilitate account collection discussions with customers and provide detailed customer account reconciliations and statements as required.
• Dispute Resolution: Resolve disputes and process refunds as necessary.
• Account Monitoring: Monitor integrated accounts daily (EDI) to promptly identify and resolve customer invoice rejections.

Other Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end processing activities.
• Provide support/back-up to other accounting team members.
• Perform other AP and AR duties as required.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Accounting or related field required.
• Minimum 3 years of previous experience in accounting, AP and/or AR.
• Knowledgeable in MS Excel.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with tight deadlines.
• Proven capability to collaborate effectively within a team.

LandSolutions Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all and our selection process is free from bias or discrimination. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, or disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. Only candidates legally authorized to work in Canada will be considered for this position.

If you are ready to contribute to meaningful projects and take your career to the next level, we encourage you to reach out today!

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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