Accountant - Entry Level
- Employer
- Accountemps
- Location
- Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Salary
- $19.00 - $22.00 / hour
- Ref
- 05110-0010576540
- Starts
- Closes
- Job Industry
- Construction
- Job Type
- Contract
Accountemps has an immediate need for an entry-level Accountant. Your duties in this position will include entering data, reviewing financial statements, and creating and manipulating Excel spreadsheets. You will report to the Controller, work with a dynamic team, and enjoy the opportunity for career growth. This role could be a great match if you have an aptitude for Excel and maintain a positive attitude. This opportunity is for a short term temporary entry-level Accountant position and is located in Edmonton, Alberta.
What you get to do every single day:
- Prepare monthly journal entries
- Performing other related duties and participating in special projects as assigned
- Aiding in full cycle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes
- Reconciling and balancing general ledger accounts
- Assisting with audit fieldwork for both financial and operational audits
- Investigating and fixing account discrepancies
Requirements Of the Position:
- 2+ years of relevant accounting experience necessary
- Accurate, swift, data entry abilities
- Eagerness to work independently as well as part of a team with flexibility and willingness to learn and take initiative on variety of tasks and projects
- Preferred education is an AA or BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent written, verbal and social communication skills
- Intermediate understanding of Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, vlookups) is preferred
- Accounts receivable experience
- Payroll experience is considered an asset
- Expertise in accounts payable