Senior Accountant

About Staffing Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking a Senior Accountant for a temporary full-time position located in Calgary, Alberta. This role involves comprehensive accounting functions, including payroll processing, managing accounts, and producing financial reports. Ideal candidates will have strong accounting skills, a Bachelor's degree, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a full-cycle Accounting role is required.
• Previous experience working for a non-profit organization is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting responsibilities including payroll and reconciliations.
• Conduct audits and prepare month-end general ledger reconciliations.
• Assist with financial reporting and annual budget preparation.

Skills

Accuracy and attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Strong communications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

CPA designation (or working towards)

Job description

Connecting you to Accounting jobs in Calgary, Alberta!

About Staffingis an Alberta-based recruitment company that connects jobseekers to employers across Canada. Established in 1996, About Staffing is a BBB Accredited Business and a proud member of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce.

We have partnered with a non-profit organization to support them in the recruitment process to find their nexthire: Senior Accountant.

Job ID: 42476

Job Type: Temp To Direct Hire

Category: Accounting

Our client is looking for a Senior Accountant to join their team on a full-time, temporary basis, with the potential for permanent placement for the right candidate.

The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting skills and be ready to hit the ground running. This role involves managing full-cycle accounting responsibilities, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll preparation, journal entries, and reconciliations.

We seek a candidate with excellent communication skills who thrives in a collaborative team environment. The ability to remain friendly and approachable while effectively juggling multiple deadline-driven tasks is essential.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The key job functions are:

• Enter revenue for sales and donations
• Process semi-monthly payroll
• Assist in preparing month-end general ledger reconciliations
• Support audit preparation as needed
• Conduct GST reconciliations and file quarterly returns
• Assist with annual T3010 charity reporting
• Provide periodic reporting on grant revenue usage
• Aid in annual AGLC reporting and related general ledger entries
• Assist in annual budget preparation and quarterly forecasting
• Manage full-cycle accounting and general journal entries
• Help produce and distribute T4, T4A, and T4A-NR forms
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, preference given to those having or working towards a CPA designation.

Experience:

• 5+ years experience in a full-cycle Accounting role is required
• Previous experience working for a non-profit organization is a strong asset

Skills:

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with little to no supervision
• Excellent time management and prioritization
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to work with tight deadlines
• Strong communications skills

Base Salary:$60,000 – 70,000 per year

• Salary based on experience

Work Hours:

• 40 hours per week
• Flexible working hours (must be able to work during core hours of 10:00am – 2:00pm)

Additional Notes:

• This opportunity does not include relocation. It will be the responsibility of the candidate should relocation be required.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in Canada to be considered for employment.

Equity. Diversity. Inclusion.At About Staffing EDI has always been a business priority and is continually upheld in our business practices. The About Staffing team would like to thank everyone who applies and will contact those potential candidates who are suitable for the position based on the employer’s needs.

About Staffingrecruiters are Alberta’s experts in connecting candidates with accountingjobs.We focus on temporary, direct hire (permanent) and temporary-to-direct hire placements in the corporate, industrial, management and technical fields.

About Staffing’s recruitment specialists believe in a human-to-human approach in hiring. We read your resume, conduct person-to-person interviews and make our matches to accounting jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens after I apply?

Our Recruitment Team will be notified once you have submitted your resume. They will review your resume against our current job postings. If you meet the employer’s requirements, a recruiter may be in touch to begin the recruitment process.

Please note we are only contacting applicants who meet the employer’s needs of the positions we are actively working on. We are constantly posting accounting jobs so check back with us regularly.

Please reference Job ID: 42476in your application.