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Accountant - Entry Level
<p>On behalf of our client, Robert Half is seeking an Accountant - Entry Level for an on-site role in Calgary, AB. This position is within the utilities and infrastructure sector. The opportunity is offered as a contract position. The selected individual will contribute to key accounting operations and support the team with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations.</p> <strong>Job Responsibilities</strong> <ul><li>Process accounts payable transactions, including coding and posting invoices, with attention to both PO and non-PO items.</li><li>Manage an automated email inbox and enter invoice data into the accounting system.</li><li>Create and adjust customer invoices for municipalities, ensuring accuracy for both product and service billing.</li><li>Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up with customers via email or phone regarding outstanding invoices.</li><li>Apply payments, primarily received through electronic funds transfer, to the appropriate accounts.</li><li>Reconcile corporate credit cards and fuel cards for the organization’s fleet.</li><li>Utilize advanced Excel functions, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP, for data tracking and reporting.</li><li>Support month-end close activities as directed, while focusing on AP/AR tasks.</li><li>Collaborate with team members to ensure completeness and accuracy of accounting records.</li></ul> <strong>Job Requirements</strong> <ul><li>Demonstrated experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations.</li><li>Strong proficiency in Excel, including the use of pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data manipulation tools.</li><li>Familiarity with Sage 50 or similar accounting software.</li><li>Ability to independently seek out information and resolve discrepancies as needed.</li><li>Comfortable with electronic payment applications and automated systems.</li><li>Effective verbal and written communication skills for customer and internal follow-up.</li><li>Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reconciliation tasks.</li><li>Education in accounting or finance is an asset; designation is not required.</li></ul>
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  • Calgary, AB
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 0 - 0 CAD / Hourly
  • <p>On behalf of our client, Robert Half is seeking an Accountant - Entry Level for an on-site role in Calgary, AB. This position is within the utilities and infrastructure sector. The opportunity is offered as a contract position. The selected individual will contribute to key accounting operations and support the team with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations.</p> <strong>Job Responsibilities</strong> <ul><li>Process accounts payable transactions, including coding and posting invoices, with attention to both PO and non-PO items.</li><li>Manage an automated email inbox and enter invoice data into the accounting system.</li><li>Create and adjust customer invoices for municipalities, ensuring accuracy for both product and service billing.</li><li>Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up with customers via email or phone regarding outstanding invoices.</li><li>Apply payments, primarily received through electronic funds transfer, to the appropriate accounts.</li><li>Reconcile corporate credit cards and fuel cards for the organization’s fleet.</li><li>Utilize advanced Excel functions, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP, for data tracking and reporting.</li><li>Support month-end close activities as directed, while focusing on AP/AR tasks.</li><li>Collaborate with team members to ensure completeness and accuracy of accounting records.</li></ul> <strong>Job Requirements</strong> <ul><li>Demonstrated experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations.</li><li>Strong proficiency in Excel, including the use of pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data manipulation tools.</li><li>Familiarity with Sage 50 or similar accounting software.</li><li>Ability to independently seek out information and resolve discrepancies as needed.</li><li>Comfortable with electronic payment applications and automated systems.</li><li>Effective verbal and written communication skills for customer and internal follow-up.</li><li>Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reconciliation tasks.</li><li>Education in accounting or finance is an asset; designation is not required.</li></ul>
  • 2026-11-09T00:00:00Z

Accountant - Entry Level Job in Calgary, AB | Robert Half