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Accountant - Contract - 19391
Job Description
Our client is a respected organization based in Edmonton with a reputation for reliability, integrity, and a supportive team culture. They are seeking an experienced Accountant to join their team on a long-term contract basis. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys full-cycle accounting, values consistency, and is looking to contribute to a collaborative environment.
The Contract Accountant will play an important role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting day-to-day accounting functions.
Contract Accountant responsibilities:
- Manage full-cycle accounting including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting
- Support month-end and year-end close processes
- Prepare and review financial statements and reports
- Handle accounts payable and receivable duties
- Assist with budget preparation and variance analysis
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with internal procedures
- Collaborate with internal teams and provide financial insight as needed
- 3 or more years of hands-on accounting experience
- A strong understanding of full-cycle accounting principles
- High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
- Excellent time management and problem-solving skills
- A professional, flexible, and team-oriented approach
- The discussed rate is $25 – $40 per hour depending on experience
- Candidates with additional experience and higher compensation expectations may also be considered
- Long-term contract with full-time hours
- Supportive team environment
- Potential for contract extension
Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. Only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.
Meet Your Recruiter
Linh Lieu
RPR, Senior Recruitment Consultant
Accounting & Finance
Drawing on an extensive background in recruitment, accounting and operations in both industrial and professional environments, Linh is perceptively in tune with her clients’ needs. She has an intuitive understanding of the personalities best suited for different businesses and adapts her recruiting searches accordingly. Because she has operated her own company before, she is aware of the challenges her clients face, including the technical ones. Earlier in her career, Linh acted in both managerial and operational roles, improving processes, developing procedures, and implementing organizational changes. Her practical experience means she knows first-hand the candidate profile her clients need in order to achieve their objectives.
Linh is enthusiastic about assisting candidates to cultivate and advance their careers. She takes the time to listen to what they want, and then directs them to settings where they will thrive. She truly cares and it shows; candidates recognize that she is passionate about helping them accomplish their goals. She enjoys studying aspects of human behaviour, an endeavour which enhances her ability to empathize with both clients and candidates.
Linh is married and has three beautiful children. She enjoys fishing and camping with her family.