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Senior Accountant

@ Carrington Group of Companies

Edmonton, Alberta

5+ years experience
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Overview

Carrington Group of Companies is hiring a Senior Accountant in Edmonton, AB, reporting to the Corporate Controller - Rentals. The role covers general ledgers, reconciliations, month-end close, GST filings, budgeting, variance analysis and financial reporting for lenders and regulators. The posting states a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a company matched RRSP.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain accurate general ledgers for all business units
  • Prepare journal entries, reconciliations and analysis
  • Handle full cycle accounting and month-end close
  • Calculate and file GST returns and rebate claims
  • Assist with budgets and investigate financial variances

Requirements summary:

  • Post-secondary diploma or degree in accounting, business or finance
  • Five years of accounting experience in a medium to large organization
  • Property management experience and working knowledge of Yardi Voyager
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency
  • Financial analysis and budgeting experience

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalLife insuranceDisability insuranceRetirement plan
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Employer posting date
2026-08-10
First seen by our source
2026-10-15
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentFinance & accounting
Experience5+ years
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationCollege diploma (preferred), Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
Fields of studyAccounting, Business, Finance
Perks mentionedFlexible hours, Retirement plan, Wellness, Paid training

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Job description
Senior Accountant
Carrington Group of Companies – Edmonton, AB


The Carrington Group has over 50 years’ experience in real estate development with operations in single family, multi family, rental, infill development and land development operations. We foster a dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

About the Position:
Reporting to the Corporate Controller - Rentals, the Senior Accountant plays a critical role in supporting the preparation of analysis and reporting of financial information, along with assisting with reconciliations, and dealing with regulatory and compliance matters.

What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive benefits, including extended health & dental, life and disability insurance, and more
  • Flexible spending account for additional health and wellness coverage
  • Company matched RRSP program
  • Paid training and development programs
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Maintain consistent and accurate general ledgers for all business units
  • Preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations and analysis
  • Responsibility for full cycle accounting including month end close processes
  • Calculate and file GST returns for various companies including GST self-assessment and rebate claims
  • Assist with the budgeting process and comparing actual financial results against budgets
  • Investigate financial variances and potential financial operational issues
  • Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial packages with supporting documentation for Executives
  • Assist with the preparation of various financial reports to meet the compliance requirements of our lenders and other federal or provincial regulatory bodies
  • Other projects and duties within the finance department as assigned
Qualifications:
  • Post-secondary diploma, degree, or certificate in accounting, business, finance, or a related field
  • Professional Accounting Designation would be considered an asset
  • Minimum five (5) years’ of accounting experience in a medium to large organization required
  • Experience in property management and working knowledge of Yardi Voyager is required
  • Experience with financial analysis and budgets required
  • Ability to identify areas of improvement within financial practices to create standardized policies and procedures required
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel experience required
  • Must express initiative, good judgment and foster a positive work atmosphere.
  • Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
To apply, please submit visit us at https://www.carringtongroup.ca/about-us/careers.

Only those who are legally authorized to work in Canada will be considered for employment. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, your application will not be considered.

The Carrington Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.

We would like to thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
STRONG \\ SOLID \\ SECURE \\ CARRINGTON.CA

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