Junior Operational Accountant

Solstice-Environmental-Management-; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent work/life balance

Office-first work environment

Career growth opportunities

Diverse projects

Job summary

Solstice Environmental Management in Edmonton is seeking a Junior Operational Accountant to join our in-office team. Reporting directly to the Controller, this role combines accounting with operational support and exposes you to budgeting, invoicing, and financial workflows.

We are looking for a recent accounting graduate who is eager to learn, highly organized, and comfortable working with senior leaders. This on-site role at the Edmonton head office involves collaborative work with

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with an accounting degree or diploma.
• Based in or able to reliably work on-site in Edmonton, Alberta.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Operational accounting: hands-on with project link to operations.
• Assist with budgeting, cost tracking, and reporting.
• Process bank reconciliations and AP/AR reporting.
• Support day-to-day data management and reporting for leadership.

Skills

Accounting

Communication

Time management

Education

Accounting degree/diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Solstice Environmental Management has been delivering specialized environmental services across western Canada since 2002. We work collaboratively with Indigenous Nations, as well as commercial, oil and gas, and municipal development clients to support responsible land use and sustainable outcomes.

Our core purpose, reclaiming value for future generations, guides everything we do. We apply practical, science-based expertise and respect the value of local and Indigenous knowledge to help clients understand risk, manage complexity, and deliver lasting environmental solutions. At Solstice, empowered people drive results. Our interdisciplinary teams are trusted to think critically, take ownership, and adapt their approach to the unique needs of each project. We are service-focused in how we work with clients and partners, and relentlessly accountable to quality, safety, and follow-through.

Our goal is to leave behind a positive legacy that goes beyond the immediate projects we complete to empower our clients with sustainable solutions.

If you’re looking to join a team that values collaboration, adaptability, and meaningful impact, Solstice offers the opportunity to contribute to work that matters - today and for generations to come.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Junior Operational Accountant to join our in-office Edmonton team. Reporting directly to the Controller, this is an ideal opportunity for an early-career accounting professional who wants hands-on exposure to all aspects of accounting and business operations.

This role is approximately 60% accounting responsibilities and 40% operational support. You will play an important part in keeping our financial processes running smoothly while supporting the broader team as needed.

Full training will be provided

— we're looking for the right attitude and work ethic more than specific prior experience.

Duties will include

• Operational Accounting:


• Direct link from operations to accounting working hands on with Project Managers


• Supporting project cost tracking, budget management and resource forecasting


• Access to enterprise-level AI tools to improve financial storytelling


• Day‑to‑day entries into the accounting system (GL entries, invoices, payments, journal entries as directed).


• Prepare and complete monthly bank reconciliations and credit card reconciliations.


• Generate routine AP and AR reports, distribute them to leadership, and flag issues (overdue accounts, unusual items).


• Communications and General Assistance


• Data Management and Systems


• Assist in automation of data entry and ensure data consistency between time‑tracking, HR, and finance systems.


• Handle general data management: keep records current, clean up duplicates, maintain structured folders and naming conventions, and support basic reporting from these data sets.


• Assist with Day-to-Day administration activities & other duties as assigned

Education & Experience:

• A recent graduate with an accounting degree or diploma


• Based in or able to reliably work on-site in Edmonton, Alberta


• A genuine "people person" with strong interpersonal and communication skills


• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities


• Eager to learn, adaptable, and excited to take on new and varied tasks


• Comfortable working directly with senior leadership and cross-functional teams


• Strong ability to learn and adopt new software quickly — comfort with the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) will be a key factor for success in this role


• No prior industry experience required — training will be provided

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits with salary will be commensurate with experience


• Excellent work/life balance with focus on a dedicated program


• Office-first work environment with flexibility were operationally appropriate


• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
  
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment


• Diverse and engaging projects


• Management and colleagues who believe in and care about the work we do

Location:

onsite at our head office in Edmonton, Alberta