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Accountant - Entry Level

@ Robert Half

Calgary, Alberta

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Overview

Robert Half is hiring an entry-level Accountant on a long-term temporary contract for a client in Calgary, in a utilities and infrastructure organization. The work covers accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations using Sage 50 and Excel.

Responsibilities:

  • Process purchase order and non-purchase order invoices in Sage 50
  • Prepare customer invoices and monitor accounts receivable aging
  • Reconcile corporate credit and fleet fuel cards
  • Assist with bank reconciliations and journal entries
  • Maintain Excel trackers using pivot tables and lookup formulas

Requirements summary:

  • Experience with accounts payable, receivable and reconciliations
  • Proficiency in Sage 50 or similar accounting software
  • Strong Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Proactive approach to resolving discrepancies

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Employer posting date
2026-11-02
First seen by our source
2026-10-19
Source record updated
2026-11-03

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentFinance & accounting
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish

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Robert Half

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🔒 At Robert Half, we prioritize your security—if you believe you've encountered a scam or fraudulent recruiter, please report it immediately to https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/fraud-alert. All Robert Half recruiters communicate using their corporate email address, ending in roberthalf.com. 👋 Welcome to Robert Half. We're the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connecting opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. We provide dynamic contract, temporary, and permanent placement solutions across finance, accounting, technology, marketing, creative, legal, and administrative sectors. 🏆 In the last 12 months, Robert Half has been recognized as one of America’s Most Innovative Companies by Fortune, and with Protiviti, has been named one of the Fortune® World's Most Admired Companies™ and 100 Best Companies to Work For. 🏦 Traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: RHI), we’re at the forefront of innovation in talent acquisition.

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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • 2884 Sand Hill Road Suite 200, Menlo Park, CA 94025, US
  • 2613 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, California 94583, US
  • Robert Half International, Avenue Louise, 250 - 5th floor, Brussels, 1050, BE
  • Robert Half International, 10th floor, The Shard, 32 London Bridge Street, London, London SE1 9SG, GB
  • Robert Half International, Av. Dr. Cardoso de Melo, 1184, 11° andar, Sao Paulo, SP 04548-004, BR
  • Robert Half International, Level 24, 1 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW 2000, AU
  • 140 William St, Melbourne, VIC 3000, AU
  • Avenida Doutor Cardoso de Melo 1184, São Paulo, BR
  • 2613 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, CA 94583, US
  • 20, Avenue André Prothin, Tour Europlaza, Courbevoie, Île-de-France 92400, FR
Business categories
  • Skill Assessment
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology
  • Employment
  • Consulting
  • Recruiting
  • Marketing
  • Security
  • Advertising
  • Staffing Agency
Other recorded names
  • Robert Half
  • Robert Half
Specialties
  • consulting services
  • accounting jobs
  • finance jobs
  • administrative jobs
  • legal jobs
  • IT jobs
  • recruitment
  • recruitment agency
  • creative jobs
  • staffing
  • hiring
  • employment agency
  • contract talent
  • contract professionals
  • talent solutions
  • contract employment
  • permanent placement
  • customer support jobs
  • and marketing jobs
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
Yes
Reported total investment
0

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🔒 At Robert Half, we prioritize your security—if you believe you've encountered a scam or fraudulent recruiter, please report it immediately to https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/fraud-alert. All Robert Half recruiters communicate using their corporate email address, ending in roberthalf.com. 👋 Welcome to Robert Half. We're the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connecting opportunities at…

FieldValue
IndustryStaffing and Recruiting
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersMenlo Park, CA
Organization typePublic Company
Year founded1948
Specialtiesconsulting servicesaccounting jobsfinance jobsadministrative jobslegal jobsIT jobsrecruitmentrecruitment agencycreative jobsstaffing
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Job description

Our client is seeking an entry-level Accountant to join their Calgary team on a long-term contract basis. This role will support day-to-day accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations within a utilities and infrastructure organization.

Responsibilities:

  • Process high-volume purchase order and non-purchase order invoices using Sage 50.
  • Prepare customer invoices for products and services, ensuring billing details are accurate.
  • Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on outstanding balances.
  • Apply incoming payments to customer accounts and maintain accurate records.
  • Reconcile corporate credit cards and fleet fuel cards, investigating discrepancies.
  • Assist with bank reconciliations, journal entries, and accounting adjustments.
  • Maintain Excel trackers and linked data files using pivot tables and lookup formulas.
  • Liaise with internal teams to obtain missing billing and payment information.

Requirements:

  • Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and account reconciliations.
  • Proficiency in Sage 50 or similar accounting software.
  • Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and formulas.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage transaction volumes accurately.
  • Understanding of accounts receivable aging and payment application.
  • Experience with bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Proactive approach to resolving discrepancies and obtaining missing information.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and technical skills.

How to Apply:

To be considered for this contract role, click the “Apply Now!” link or by using the Robert Half mobile app. Download it on the App Store or get it on Google Play today!

Reference Number: 05000-0013528056

Robert Half would like to thank all applicants for their expressed interest however, only those candidates identified for interview will be contacted.

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