Junior Accountant at Aston Carter

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Oct, 26

Salary

28.0

Posted On

18 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Journal Entries, Month-end Close, Year-end Close, Bank Reconciliation, Credit Card Reconciliation, General Ledger Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, Fixed Asset Accounting, Depreciation Schedules, Financial Reporting, Variance Analysis, Audit Support

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Our client is a leading Canadian retail and service organization with a large national footprint. They are seeking a Junior Accountant to join their growing finance team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional to gain exposure to month-end accounting, reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial reporting, and general ledger activities within a dynamic business environment. The organization operates across numerous locations and supports both retail and commercial operations. Key Responsibilities - Prepare and post journal entries. - Assist with month-end and year-end close activities. - Perform bank, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations. - Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as required. - Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts. - Assist with fixed asset accounting and depreciation schedules. - Investigate and resolve account discrepancies. - Prepare supporting schedules for audits and financial reporting. - Generate financial reports and analyze variances. - Ensure accounting records are accurate, complete, and compliant with company policies. - Collaborate with finance, operations, and branch teams to support ongoing business needs. What's in it for you? - Exposure to a broad range of accounting functions and business operations. - Collaborative team environment with mentorship from experienced finance professionals. - Potential for contract to be converted into a permanent role Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Edmonton, AB. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $28.00/hr. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Edmonton,AB. À propos d'Aston Carter Aston Carter fournit des solutions de talent de classe mondiale à des milliers de clients à travers le monde. Spécialisés dans la comptabilité, la finance, les ressources humaines, l’acquisition de talents, les achats, la chaine d’approvisionnement, et certaines professions administratives, nous étendons les capacités des entreprises à la pointe de l’industrie. Nous nous appuyons sur notre profonde expertise en matière de recrutement et sur notre vaste réseau pour répondre aux besoins évolutifs de nos clients et de notre communauté de talents avec agilité et excellence. Avec des bureaux aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Aston Carter est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du classement Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d’avoir remporté la désignation « Prix Platine » dans le cadre des prix Best of Staffing® Client et Talent décernés par ClearlyRated. Aston Carter est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi. Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l’ajustement du processus de demande d’emploi ou d’entrevue à cause d’un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com pour connaître d’autres options d’accommodement. Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco: Conformément à l’Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels. Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA): Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA. About Aston Carter Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Responsibilities

The Junior Accountant will handle daily accounting tasks including journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting accounts payable and receivable functions. They will also assist with month-end and year-end closing activities and prepare financial reports and audit schedules.