Intermediate Accountant
Job Description:
Our client, a Canadian-owned progressive and innovative company focused on designing and manufacturing reversing fans for diesel engines is seeking an Intermediate Accountant to join their team in Edmonton, Alberta. They serve a variety of heavy equipment industries throughout Canada and around the world.
Reporting to the Controller, this role offers long-term stability and the opportunity to grow within a collaborative accounting team. The ideal candidate will enjoy structured work, take pride in accuracy, and is comfortable balancing routine accounting responsibilities while contributing to a positive team environment.
Your role will be primarily focused on accounting support functions, with occasional front office and administrative responsibilities. You will ensure the accuracy and integrity of their financial records while providing insights to support the decision-making process. Duties include, but are not limited to, providing support for the day-to-day operations, including accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain daily bank reconciliations for various Canadian and foreign currency accounts using Sage 300.
- Process daily customer payments in Sage 300 from cheques, wire transfers, and credit card payments.
- Process credit card payments and refunds using the online Moneris platform.
- Review invoices for accuracy and email to customers using the ERP system.
- Post batches in Sage 300 and scan back up documentation to electronic files.
- Review daily orders on credit hold reports for shipping release or follow up.
- Process new customer credit applications, retrieve business credit reports, and review with the Controller for set-up of credit limits.
- Review new customer accounts and maintain customer records in Accounting/ERP systems.
- Monitor accounts receivable aging report balances and follow up with customers on overdue accounts.
- Recommend credit holds, collection actions, or adjustments in payment terms as required.
- Set up new Accounts Payable vendor accounts. Input, batch, and post payable invoices in ERP/Accounting systems. Match invoices to cheques/EFT remittance advice for further approval.
- Filing of Accounts Payable invoices, Accounts Receivable invoices, and bank reconciliations.
- Maintain Administrative office supplies and order online as needed.
- Order toners for printers/copiers and submit readings monthly to Konica Minolta for accurate billing.
- Welcome and direct visitors to appropriate contact/department.
- Manage low volume incoming calls.
- Compile, review, and reconcile monthly employee credit card statements.
- Manage Accounts Receivable inbox and respond to inquiries.
- Print monthly customer statements and send them to customers.
- Cross train on accounting tasks to provide holiday coverage for the Senior Accountant.
- Perform other duties as required.
Key Qualifications:
- Post Secondary Accounting education is preferred.
- 3+ years of experience working in accounts receivable and accounts payable.
- Enjoys multiple roles and excels in a positive work environment.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented and able to handle multiple priorities.
- Likes to take initiative in problem solving.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a part of the team.
The following experience is considered an asset:
- Sage 300/AccPac experience
- Working with multi-currency transactions
- Strong experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, Zoom, and other online platforms
- Experience working in a manufacturing facility is a plus
Benefits:
- Comprehensive life, health and dental benefits package
- RRSP and matching DPSP plan
- Competitive wages
- Employee & Family Assistance program
- On-site parking
- Opportunities for professional development and training funding
- Closed between Christmas and New Year general holidays
- Monthly staff lunches/BBQ's
We thank all interested applicants. Please note that only those applicants who meet the qualifications and requirements will be contacted.
Lotus Group provides Elevated Search, Recruitment and Human Resource services across Canada. With established client and talent networks spanning coast to coast, we know that employees are the power that fuel excellent organizations. Lotus group is dedicated to being Canada's most trusted provider of Elevated People Solutions.
For more information, visit www.lotus-group.ca.
Required Skills:
Accounting