Junior Accountant, Financial Services

Alberta Securities Commission; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alberta Securities Commission is seeking a Junior Accountant to assist in financial reporting and revenue management. Key responsibilities include tracking revenue data, processing expenses, and ensuring accurate documentation. The ideal candidate will possess relevant education, at least two years of experience, and strong attention to detail. This position offers a hybrid work environment and a comprehensive total rewards package, fostering an inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

Employer-paid benefits

Comprehensive health and dental

Retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Employee family assistance program

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience with accounts payable and revenue data.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Track activities and enter revenue data using CRM.
• Maintain accurate financial data and prepare weekly cheques.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

Relevant post-secondary education in accounting or finance

Tools

Acumatica

MS Office

CRM

Job description

Our organization

The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) is the industry-funded regulator responsible for administering the province's securities laws. It is entrusted with fostering a fair and efficient capital market in Alberta and with protecting investors. As a member of the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), the ASC works to improve, coordinate and harmonize the regulation of Canada's capital markets.

The Financial Services department is responsible for effective internal control over financial reporting, annual budget preparation and accurate and timely financial reporting to senior management, Commission Members, the Minister of Finance and other stakeholders.

The opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Finance & Reporting, the Junior Accountant will review, code and record revenues and expenses in the accounting system. In addition, they will be required to prepare weekly cheque runs and ensure the fee revenue received is accurate in accordance with ASC fee rule.

Key responsibilities include

• Tracking activities and entering the revenue data using CRM.
• Classifying, coding and recording expenses and payables by following established accounting procedures and guidelines. In addition, checking balance statements and other information from financial institutions to ensure correctness and completeness.
• Maintaining and inputting accurate financial data and information such as: The preparation of weekly cheques, EFT’s and wire requests.
• Issue and distribute notes related to outstanding fees, revenue refunds, and notice of proceeds.

The ideal candidate will possess

• Relevant post-secondary education in accounting, finance or related area.
• A minimum of two years experience working with accounts payable and revenue data entry and processing.
• Demonstrated ability in meeting deadlines, excellent attention to detail, and strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Working knowledge of routine accounting processes and journal entries, internal control processes and external audit requirements.
• Strong computer literacy skills including MS Office products, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Acumatica or similar accounting software is preferred. Experience with CRM will be considered an asset.

To apply

Click the Apply For This Job Online button to submit your resume, cover letter and salary expectations by June 24, 2025.This position will work out of the ASC office located in Calgary, Alberta. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview. More information about working at the ASC including our comprehensive Total Rewards package can be found on our website at www.asc.ca.

We offer a hybrid work environment and flexibility, a competitive total rewards package consisting of 100 per cent employer-paid benefits, comprehensive health and dental, employee life insurance, short-term and long-term disability; retirement benefits; travel insurance; paid vacation time, flex and sick days; an employee family assistance program; transportation allowance, generous flexible spending account and professional development through subsidized courses, conference, workshops, seminars and in-house training. We also encourage fun and giving back to the community with initiatives offered through our ASC Social Club and annual United Way Campaign.

The ASC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected.