Senior Accountant – CPA Required

Aplin; Nisku; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aplin is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the accounting team in Leduc, Alberta. You will perform full-cycle accounting across multiple Canadian and US entities, prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and financial adjustments, and support year-end activities under CFO mentorship.

The role requires CPA designation, 3+ years in commercial real estate or related fields, strong Excel skills, and experience with Sage or QuickBooks.

Qualifications

• CPA designation is required.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in CRE, property management, or development.
• Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, and reconciliations.
• Experience with multiple legal entities and intercompany accounting (FX, AP/AR).
• Advanced Excel and MS Office skills; Sage/QuickBooks are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle accounting 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 FX calculations and reconciliations.
• Coordinate insurance-related matters for property acquisitions/sales and tenant insurance.
• Identify discrepancies and investigate accounting issues to ensure financial accuracy.
• Assist with acquisitions, onboarding, and process improvements.
• Support CFO with additional accounting responsibilities and special projects.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting

Intercompany accounting

Financial reporting & reconciliations

Foreign exchange

Excel

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks Desktop/Online

AutoPoint/Journey

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.