Posted 16 days ago
Senior Accountant
@ Aplin
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
Aplin is hiring a Senior Accountant for a full-time role on its Accounting and Finance team, to keep financial records accurate and compliant with GAAP. The work covers full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, job costing, budgeting and regulatory compliance, with support for management decisions. The posting asks for 5+ years of progressive accounting experience and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain general ledgers and full-cycle accounting for multiple entities
- Prepare month-end packages, reconciliations and variance analyses
- Analyze job costing and monitor results against budgets
- Ensure GST and PST compliance and maintain internal controls
- Manage daily bank transactions and fixed asset schedules
Requirements summary:
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- CPA designation preferred or in progress
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
- Experience with job costing and project-based accounting
- Proficiency in accounting software and Excel
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 | Senior |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CPA |
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Aplin
| Field | Value |
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Are you a detail-oriented and strategic accounting professional looking for an opportunity to take ownership of financial reporting, budgeting, and job costing? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can make a meaningful impact? If so, we’d love to meet you!
About the Role
As a Senior Accountant, you will be a key member of our Accounting and Finance team, ensuring the accuracy of financial records and compliance with GAAP. You will manage full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance while working closely with the management team to support business decision-making.
What You’ll Do
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Maintain general ledgers and oversee full-cycle accounting for multiple entities.
- Prepare month-end financial packages, reconciliations, and variance analyses.
- Assist with quarterly consolidations and year-end working papers.
Budgeting & Job Costing
- Analyze project/unit costing and ensure transactions are recorded accurately.
- Monitor financial results against budgets and investigate variances.
- Maintain and set up project/job costing within the accounting system.
Regulatory Compliance & Internal Controls
- Ensure compliance with Federal and Provincial tax filings (GST, PST, etc.).
- Implement and maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies.
- Support independent accountant reviews and audits.
Other Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily bank transactions and reconciliations.
- Maintain fixed asset continuity schedules, including depreciation tracking.
- Assist with special projects and contribute to continuous process improvements.
What You Bring
- CPA designation (or in progress) preferred.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong understanding of GAAP, full-cycle accounting, and financial reporting.
- Experience with job costing and project-based accounting.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- A collaborative, inclusive, and safety-focused work environment
- The chance to make an impact in a growing, dynamic company
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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