Accounting Technician

Job summary

The Accounting Technician will manage accounts receivable, process funds transfers, and prepare consolidated financial reports. They will also provide service to internal and external clients while maintaining accurate financial records.

Job details

BRING BALANCE TO THE BOOKS—AND YOUR CAREER. The Opportunity Some people dread the thought of paying bills or balancing their cheque book. Not you. In fact, you’ll admit you get a bit of a thrill from making the numbers line up. You’re in your element when solving problems and keeping the big picture in mind, but you never lose sight of the details. And we like that about you. We’re looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Accounting Technician to join our Finance team. In this role, you’ll keep our financial records accurate and complete, while providing outstanding service to both internal and external clients. From reconciling accounts to preparing reports, you’ll be the accounting action hero who saves the day with your eagle-eye precision. A Place to Belong AMA is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and accessible environment for all. If you require accommodation at any point during the hiring process, we’re here to support you. Please reach out to recruitment@ama.ab.ca and let us know how we can help. AMA is more than a workplace; it’s a family. Together, we help protect the things that matter most to our more than one-million members—everything from roadside safety to retail savings, food security to childhood well-being. And with operations that span automotive, registries, travel, insurance and more, the opportunities to grow with us are almost limitless! Building on a century of proud service in Alberta communities, we’re passionate about making a meaningful difference in the places where we live and work. And that all begins with our people. As part of the AMA team, you’ll enjoy: Competitive salary and flexible benefits, with five packages to choose from and up to $3,000 in health and wellness spending accounts. Employer-paid retirement savings program, including 5% AMA contribution and 5% matching. Employee-exclusive discounts on travel, insurance, memberships, driver education, registry services, and more. Free travel medical insurance for you and your immediate family. Ongoing professional development, with unlimited learning opportunities, and dedicated time for personal growth. Paid vacation and personal days, including three weeks of vacation to start, a Me Day, a Volunteer Day, and the option to purchase additional vacation time. Flexible work models that make sense for your lifestyle. Who You Are A self-starter who enjoys working independently but thrives as part of a fast-paced, dynamic team. Someone who takes pride in delivering excellent customer service. A professional with integrity and a strong work ethic. You have an unmatched attention to detail. Quick to adapt to new systems, including Workday and Excel skills. How You’ll Make an Impact Join a team of skilled Technicians reporting to the Finance Supervisor. All accounts receivable duties such as issuing invoices, sending statements, and applying payments on account. Process funds transfer from multiple sources to appropriate invoices. Monitor and issue corporate credit card inventory levels. Cash drawer management to help finance team collect money owed. Prepare weekly and monthly consolidated reports for the association. Provide service to members, internal staff, customers, and management. Review, create and monitor Customer setups. Help with the weekly Pay-run Cheque printing. Review, deposit and apply weekly cheques. Work closely with team members on ad hoc and pending projects. Keep records organized and accurate. Mail distribution for Finance. What You Bring to the Table A post-secondary certificate or diploma in accounting or business (or working toward completion). Minimum two years of accounting experience. Proficiency with computerized accounting systems and the Microsoft Office Suite. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Effective time-management skills to meet deadlines while delivering accurate results. A quick learner with a strong work ethic who takes pride in quality work. Previous experience using Workday is an asset. - WORK MODEL: Hybrid - We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Accounting Technician will manage accounts receivable, process funds transfers, and prepare consolidated financial reports. They will also provide service to internal and external clients while maintaining accurate financial records.

Requirements

Candidates must have a post-secondary certificate or diploma in accounting or business and at least two years of relevant experience. Proficiency in computerized accounting systems and Microsoft Office is required, with Workday experience considered an asset.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible benefits
• Health and wellness spending accounts
• Employer-paid retirement savings program
• Employee-exclusive discounts
• Free travel medical insurance
• Professional development
• Paid vacation
• Personal days
• Flexible work models

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite · Preferred
• Workday · Preferred
• invoicing · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Accounting
• Accounts receivable
• Reconciliation
• Financial reporting
• Workday
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Excel
• Customer service
• Data entry
• Time management
• Communication
• Cash management
• Invoicing
• Attention to detail
• Report Writing
• Mail Distribution
• Self-Starter
• Record Keeping
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Strong Work Ethic
• Computerized Accounting
• Quick Learning
• Accounts Receivable
• Management
• Cash Register
• Customer Service
• Bond Credit Rating
• Finance
• Financial Statements
• Food Security
• Microsoft Office
• Operations
• Time Management
• Balancing (Ledger/Billing)
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Customer Service & Support
• Accounting Technician
• Accounting Clerk
• Accounting and Bookkeeping Clerks
• Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

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