Accounting Assistant III

Our client, located in Edmonton, is seeking an experienced Accounting Assistant III to join a small, highly collaborative accounting team. This role supports multiple entities across health and wellness, pension, estate support, and family assistance programs. The environment is fast-paced, detail-driven, and values professionalism, discretion, and a calm, no-drama approach to work.

The ideal candidate prefers focused, independent work, is comfortable keeping their head down, and contributes consistently to team success without the need for constant interaction.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting support across multiple entities, including health and wellness, pension, estate support, and family assistance programs.
• Manage accounts payable functions, including invoice processing, payment preparation, and reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure transactions comply with internal controls and accounting standards.
• Perform trust accounting and/or support large-scale not-for-profit accounting activities.
• Complete reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance using QuickBooks Desktop.
• Collaborate with team members while remaining flexible and willing to assist outside of primary responsibilities when needed.
• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive financial and personal information.
• Meet tight deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  
  

Qualifications

• College diploma in Accounting.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Hands-on Accounts Payable experience.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Desktop.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines.
• Working knowledge of Windows OS and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).

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