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Accounting Assistant
<p>Our client is looking for an <strong>Accounting Assistant</strong> to join a real estate and property organization in <strong>Calgary</strong>, Alberta on a contract basis. This position supports day-to-day accounting operations with a mix of accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and billing support. The successful candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing a variety of accounting tasks in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage accounts payable activities, including reviewing invoices, coding costs, matching documentation, and preparing payment batches.</li><li>Support accounts receivable functions by preparing invoices, recording payments, and following up on outstanding balances.</li><li>Prepare journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger records.</li><li>Complete bank and credit card reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.</li><li>Assist with billing administration related to equipment agreements and customer accounts.</li><li>Support month-end close activities, including reconciliations, account reviews, and ledger updates.</li><li>Perform account clean-up and ad hoc bookkeeping tasks to improve financial accuracy.</li><li>Respond to internal accounting inquiries and provide timely support to team members. </li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum 3 years of accounting support or bookkeeping experience with exposure to both accounts payable and accounts receivable.</li><li>Strong understanding of accounting principles, including journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and reconciliations.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail with the ability to process financial information accurately.</li><li>Experience with payment processing, billing, collections follow-up, and month-end support.</li><li>Proficiency in Excel, including PivotTables and VLOOKUP functions.</li><li>Experience with Yardi is preferred; training can be provided for candidates with related accounting system experience.</li><li>Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and adapt in a fast-paced team environment.</li></ul><p><strong>How to Apply:</strong> </p><p>  </p><p>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! </p><p>  </p><p>Reference Number:  05000-0013474033</p><p>  </p><p>Robert Half would like to thank all applicants for their expressed interest however, only those candidates identified for interview will be contacted. </p>
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  • Calgary, AB
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 0 - 0 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client is looking for an <strong>Accounting Assistant</strong> to join a real estate and property organization in <strong>Calgary</strong>, Alberta on a contract basis. This position supports day-to-day accounting operations with a mix of accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and billing support. The successful candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing a variety of accounting tasks in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage accounts payable activities, including reviewing invoices, coding costs, matching documentation, and preparing payment batches.</li><li>Support accounts receivable functions by preparing invoices, recording payments, and following up on outstanding balances.</li><li>Prepare journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger records.</li><li>Complete bank and credit card reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.</li><li>Assist with billing administration related to equipment agreements and customer accounts.</li><li>Support month-end close activities, including reconciliations, account reviews, and ledger updates.</li><li>Perform account clean-up and ad hoc bookkeeping tasks to improve financial accuracy.</li><li>Respond to internal accounting inquiries and provide timely support to team members. </li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-22T00:00:00Z

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