Posted 16 days ago
Accountant
@ Aplin
Alberta
Overview
Aplin is hiring a contract accountant for a three-month temporary role in Stony Plain, fully on-site until the end of May with possible extension. The work covers general accounting, bank reconciliations, journal entries, GST reporting and year-end audit support during an ERP transition. The schedule is 35 hours a week, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Responsibilities:
- Monthly bank reconciliations and investment recording
- Journal entries, reserves balancing and GL account setup
- Monthly revenue and expense reviews
- Year-end audit support and quarterly GST reports
Requirements summary:
- Degree or diploma in accounting or finance
- 3-5 years of accounting experience, municipal preferred
- Experience with ERP systems (Unit4, Bellamy an asset)
- Intermediate Excel skills
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · careerpage
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-22
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-22
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 35 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (preferred), Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Accounting, Finance |
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Aplin
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Aplin is currently looking for an experienced accountant for a three-month temporary opportunity in Stony Plain. This role is 100% in-office and will run until the end of May, with the potential for extension. The position will support general accounting functions while assisting with an ongoing ERP transition. The selected candidate will report to the Senior Financial Analyst and work a 35-hour week.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations for all company bank accounts and investments
- Prepare general journal entries for debentures, reserves, bank transactions, and miscellaneous entries
- Conduct monthly reviews of revenue and expenses
- Set up new general ledger accounts as required
- Reconcile various ad hoc accounts and allocate interest from investments to operating and reserves
- Perform cash flow analysis and record investments
- Balance reserves monthly in preparation for reporting
- Assist with year-end audit, including accruals, working papers, binder preparation, and year-end reporting
- Prepare and submit quarterly GST reports
- Reconcile and analyze working papers throughout the year
Qualifications:
- Degree or diploma in accounting, finance
- Minimum of 3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a municipal setting
- Strong understanding of general accounting principles and financial reporting
- Experience with ERP systems; familiarity with Unit4 and Bellamy Software is an asset
- Intermediate Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with internal teams
- Strong communication skills for interacting with various stakeholders
- Availability to work in-office from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.
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