Senior Accountant – CPA Required

Aplin; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Aplin, on behalf of its client, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the accounting team in Leduc, Alberta. This role offers exposure to multiple entities across CRE, property management, manufacturing, and oil and gas.

Reporting to the CFO, you will perform full-cycle accounting, support year-end processes, coordinate intercompany transactions, and contribute to process improvements, with coaching and long-term career development.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required and active in good standing.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience in CRE, property management, or development.
• Strong knowledge of full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, and reconciliations.
• Experience with multiple legal entities and intercompany accounting.
• FX knowledge including intercompany and banking transactions.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle accounting across Canadian and US entities.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and adjustments.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Prepare occupancy cost calculations for commercial property accounting.
• Maintain fixed asset ledgers, amortization, and loan schedules.
• Prepare GST filings, property tax docs, and WCB reporting.
• Support year-end processes and external reviews.
• Coordinate intercompany transactions and FX reconciliations.
• Assist with acquisitions, onboarding, and process improvements.
• Support CFO with special projects and ad hoc accounting duties.

Skills

Intercompany accounting

Foreign exchange

Full-cycle accounting

Financial reporting

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks Desktop

QuickBooks Online

AutoPoint

Journey accounting software

Job description

Our client, an established and diversified organization with operations across Canada and the United States, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their accounting team in Leduc, Alberta.
This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys a hands-on role, working across multiple entities and industries, including commercial real estate, property management, manufacturing, and oil and gas.
Reporting directly to the CFO, the successful candidate will gain exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities while benefiting from direct mentorship and long-term career development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle accounting functions across multiple Canadian and US entities.
• Prepare and post journal entries, reconciliations, and financial adjustments.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Prepare occupancy cost calculations and support commercial property accounting.
• Maintain fixed asset records, amortization schedules, and loan schedules.
• Prepare GST filings, property tax documentation, and WCB reporting.
• Support year-end accounting processes and external review engagements.
• Manage intercompany transactions, including foreign exchange calculations and reconciliations.
• Coordinate insurance-related matters, including property acquisitions, sales, and tenant insurance.
• Identify discrepancies, investigate accounting issues, and ensure financial accuracy.
• Assist with acquisitions, financial onboarding, and process improvements.
• Support the CFO with additional accounting responsibilities and special projects.

Qualifications & Experience

• CPA designation required.
• 3+years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within commercial real estate, property management, or development.
• Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, and reconciliations.
• Experience working with multiple companies or legal entities.
• Knowledge of foreign exchange transactions, including intercompany accounting, banking, AP, and AR.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Sage, QuickBooks Desktop, or QuickBooks Online considered an asset.
• Exposure to US accounting, acquisitions, or financial integrations is an asset.
• Experience with AutoPoint or Journey accounting software is an asset.

At Aplin - together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems - 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.Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.