Intermediate Accountant

We're looking for an Accountant to join a collaborative finance team on a 10-month contract. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys operational accounting, financial reporting, and solving complex accounting challenges in a fast-paced environment. This role will step into an established position supporting a busy finance team, so we're looking for someone who can learn quickly, work independently, and confidently take ownership. This is a hybrid model role (training will be fully in-office) located near Kingsway in Edmonton, starting immediately. What You'll Be Doing Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reporting packages. Complete complex journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting working papers. Perform variance analysis and provide meaningful financial insights to support business decisions. Prepare regulatory reporting, tax schedules, and other required financial reporting. Support budgeting and forecasting activities. Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and corporate policies. Partner with stakeholders across the business to answer accounting questions and provide financial support. What We're Looking For CPA designation (or working towards) is a strong asset. Minimum 4 years of progressive accounting experience. Strong hands-on experience preparing financial statements, reconciliations, and complex journal entries. Advanced Excel skills, including strong experience with Power Query. Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail. Insurance accounting or IFRS 17 experience is an asset. Experience with Workday is considered an asset. At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.

The role involves preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reporting packages. It also requires performing variance analysis and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.

Candidates should have at least 4 years of progressive accounting experience and a CPA designation or be working towards one. Proficiency in advanced Excel, Power Query, and experience with financial statement preparation are required.

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Reporting
• Account Reconciliation
• Variance Analysis
• Regulatory Reporting
• Tax Schedules
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Internal Controls
• Advanced Excel
• Power Query
• IFRS 17
• Workday

• Finance & Accounting

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 13, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Not Applicable

Application method

Direct apply is available