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<p>Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accountant to join their finance team for a contract role. Reporting to the Controller, this role will support a portfolio of housing-related entities and play a key role in financial reporting, account analysis, and maintaining the integrity of the organization&#39;s financial records. The successful candidate will take ownership of reconciliations, month-end activities, and financial reporting while providing valuable support to both finance leadership and operational stakeholders.</p><p><em>Key responsibilities include:</em></p><ul><li>Preparing account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end working papers</li><li>Assisting with monthly financial reporting packages, including income and expenditure reporting and variance analysis</li><li>Preparing first-draft financial statements and supporting schedules</li><li>Maintaining and analyzing balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness</li><li>Supporting financial oversight of tenant ledgers and property-related accounting activities</li><li>Managing accounting activities across multiple entities, including related-party transactions</li><li>Assisting with process improvements and identifying opportunities to enhance reporting and operational efficiency</li><li>Collaborating with finance, administration, and operational teams to support organizational goals</li><li>Providing guidance and support to junior team members as needed</li></ul><p><strong>ABOUT YOU:</strong></p><p>You are a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys being part of a collaborative team environment. You take ownership of your work, embrace accountability, and are willing to roll up your sleeves to support the broader finance function. You are naturally curious about systems and processes, with the ability to understand how accounting systems are configured and how they support business operations. Your strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to delivering accurate financial information make you a valuable contributor to any team.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>WHAT&#39;S ON OFFER?</strong></p><p>This opportunity offers a chance to join a collaborative and mission-driven organization where your work will have a meaningful impact. You&#39;ll gain exposure to multi-entity accounting, financial reporting, and property-related accounting activities while working alongside an experienced finance team. Competitive compensation is offered, reflective of your experience and expertise, along with the opportunity to expand your technical accounting skills and contribute to a supportive and team-oriented environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys full-cycle accounting responsibilities, collaborating across teams, and contributing to meaningful organizational objectives.</p>
<p><strong>YOUR SKILLS &amp; EXPERIENCE:</strong></p><ul><li>3+ years of full-cycle accounting experience</li><li>Experience preparing reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end reporting</li><li>Strong understanding of financial statement preparation and balance sheet maintenance</li><li>Experience working with multiple entities and related-party transactions</li><li>Technically savvy with the ability to understand accounting system structures and configurations</li><li>Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills</li><li>Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines</li><li>Collaborative, team-focused approach with a willingness to support where needed</li><li>Strong communication skills and attention to detail</li><li>Experience in property management accounting is considered an asset</li><li>Experience with Yardi is highly desirable</li></ul><p>If you&#39;re looking for an opportunity to apply your accounting expertise in a collaborative environment where your contributions truly matter, this role offers the chance to make an immediate impact while continuing to grow your career. Apply today! If you are available immediately with the requirements listed above, click the “Apply Now!” link. Please quote job reference number 05110-0013468994 on all communication. Robert Half would like to take this opportunity to thank all applicants in advance for their expressed interest! <em>The job you want is just an app away. Whether remote or on-site, search for a job you’ll love with the Robert Half app. Download on the App Store or get it on Google Play.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p>
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  • Edmonton, AB
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary
  • 0 - 0 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accountant to join their finance team for a contract role. Reporting to the Controller, this role will support a portfolio of housing-related entities and play a key role in financial reporting, account analysis, and maintaining the integrity of the organization&#39;s financial records. The successful candidate will take ownership of reconciliations, month-end activities, and financial reporting while providing valuable support to both finance leadership and operational stakeholders.</p><p><em>Key responsibilities include:</em></p><ul><li>Preparing account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end working papers</li><li>Assisting with monthly financial reporting packages, including income and expenditure reporting and variance analysis</li><li>Preparing first-draft financial statements and supporting schedules</li><li>Maintaining and analyzing balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness</li><li>Supporting financial oversight of tenant ledgers and property-related accounting activities</li><li>Managing accounting activities across multiple entities, including related-party transactions</li><li>Assisting with process improvements and identifying opportunities to enhance reporting and operational efficiency</li><li>Collaborating with finance, administration, and operational teams to support organizational goals</li><li>Providing guidance and support to junior team members as needed</li></ul><p><strong>ABOUT YOU:</strong></p><p>You are a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys being part of a collaborative team environment. You take ownership of your work, embrace accountability, and are willing to roll up your sleeves to support the broader finance function. You are naturally curious about systems and processes, with the ability to understand how accounting systems are configured and how they support business operations. Your strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to delivering accurate financial information make you a valuable contributor to any team.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>WHAT&#39;S ON OFFER?</strong></p><p>This opportunity offers a chance to join a collaborative and mission-driven organization where your work will have a meaningful impact. You&#39;ll gain exposure to multi-entity accounting, financial reporting, and property-related accounting activities while working alongside an experienced finance team. Competitive compensation is offered, reflective of your experience and expertise, along with the opportunity to expand your technical accounting skills and contribute to a supportive and team-oriented environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys full-cycle accounting responsibilities, collaborating across teams, and contributing to meaningful organizational objectives.</p>
  • 2026-07-10T00:00:00Z

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