Temporary Accounting/Bookkeeper

Job summary

Enter and review annual accounting records for three organizations in SAGE, and set up budgets, recurring invoicing, and projects. Organize accounting files and documentation, establish systems for ongoing financial administration, and complete other related bookkeeping tasks.

Job details

Travel Lakeland Destination Management Organization is Seeking a Temporary Accounting / Bookkeeping Position St. Paul, Alberta | Approximately 1 Month | $30/hour We are seeking an experienced accounting/bookkeeping professional with strong SAGE skills for a temporary position of approximately one month (up to 35 hours per week / approximately 150 hours). The successful candidate will be responsible for entering annual accounting records for three organizations and establishing the systems needed for ongoing financial administration. Responsibilities include: Entering annual accounting transactions and records for three organizations into SAGE Setting up budgets in SAGE for each organization Setting up recurring invoicing Setting up and organizing projects in SAGE Reviewing records for accuracy and completeness Organizing accounting documentation and files Other related bookkeeping and accounting tasks as required The ideal candidate will have: Strong, hands-on experience with SAGE accounting software Previous bookkeeping/accounting experience Excellent attention to detail and accuracy The ability to work independently and manage confidential financial information Experience working with multiple organizations or entities would be an asset The position will be primarily based in our St. Paul office, although a remote work arrangement may be possible after following an initial period of in-office work. Where company records or documents are taken off-site, the successful candidate will be responsible for their secure handling and timely return. Compensation: $30.00 per hour Term: Approximately 1 month / up to 150 hours Location: St. Paul, Alberta Potential for longer-term employment: Depending on organizational needs and the success of the initial assignment, there may be an opportunity for this position to develop into a full-time position after the first quarter of 2027. If you have strong SAGE skills and are able to step in quickly and efficiently, we would like to hear from you. Please send your resume and references to adventure@travellakeland.ca by 4:00pm on October 14, 2026.

What you’ll do

Enter and review annual accounting records for three organizations in SAGE, and set up budgets, recurring invoicing, and projects. Organize accounting files and documentation, establish systems for ongoing financial administration, and complete other related bookkeeping tasks.

Requirements

Candidates should have strong hands-on experience with SAGE and previous bookkeeping or accounting experience. Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, independent work, and the ability to handle confidential financial information are required; experience with multiple organizations is an asset.

Listed skills

• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Accuracy · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred
• Bookkeeping · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• SAGE Accounting Software
• Bookkeeping
• Accounting
• Financial Record Entry
• Budget Setup
• Recurring Invoicing
• Project Setup
• Record Review
• Attention to Detail
• Accuracy
• Confidential Information Handling
• Document Organization
• Independent Work

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative