Tax Accountant Jobs in St. Albert, AB

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Payroll Accountant

Fort Saskatchewan, AB
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Permanent
80000 - 90000 CAD / Yearly
Robert Half has partnered up with an industry leader to identify a Payroll Accountant to join their team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong payroll processing experience, benefits administration knowledge, and a commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and employee service. The Payroll Accountant will also have general oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable & general accounting tasks assisting the Financial Controller. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process full-cycle payroll accurately and on time for salaried, hourly, and/or contract employees.</li><li>Payroll volumes of 200 employees</li><li>Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, changes, terminations, and employee inquiries.</li><li>Maintain payroll and benefits records, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.</li><li>Reconcile payroll registers, benefit invoices, deductions, remittances, and related accounts.</li><li>Coordinate payroll submissions and ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable legislation.</li><li>Support year-end payroll activities, including tax forms, reconciliations, and audits.</li><li>Liaise with benefit providers and internal stakeholders to resolve payroll and benefits issues in a timely manner.</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, vacation balances, and benefits coverage.</li><li>Assist with leave administration, pension/RRSP programs, and other employee compensation-related processes.</li><li>Contribute to process improvements, reporting, and documentation related to payroll and benefits administration.</li><li>Assist the Controller with accounts payable, accounts receivable and other ad-hoc accounting tasks</li></ul>
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Edmonton, AB
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Temporary
0 - 0 CAD / Yearly
THE ROLE:Our Edmonton-based client is seeking a Senior Accountant for a contract opportunity supporting critical financial reporting activities, month-end processes, and key finance initiatives. This role is ideal for a designated accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with complex reconciliations and working papers, and can quickly contribute to a high-performing teamResponsibilities:<ul><li>Lead month-end close activities, including reconciliations, working papers, and supporting schedules</li><li>Prepare financial reporting packages and support IFRS-compliant financial statements and disclosures</li><li>Perform detailed variance analysis and provide insights to support business decisions</li><li>Assist with finance-related projects, process improvements, and system initiatives</li><li>Support year-end requirements, including inventory counts, rollbacks, and reconciliations as needed</li><li>Partner with a collaborative finance team to meet tight reporting deadlines</li><li>Contribute to continuous improvement efforts across accounting processes and controls</li></ul>ABOUT YOU:You are a designated accounting professional with strong technical accounting knowledge and a proven ability to manage competing priorities in deadline-driven environments. You bring a hands-on approach to financial reporting, enjoy solving challenges independently, and continuously look for opportunities to improve processes while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail WHAT'S ON OFFER?This contract opportunity offers the chance to make an immediate impact within a dynamic finance team while gaining exposure to complex reporting, project work, and process improvement initiatives. Our client offers a competitive hourly wage, the opportunity to work alongside experienced finance professionals, and valuable experience within a fast-paced environment focused on delivering results. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level, apply today!
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Intermediate Accountant

Edmonton, AB
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Temporary
0 - 0 CAD / Yearly
Our client, a credit union, is seeking an Intermediate Accountant to join their Edmonton team on a short-term contract basis. This remote role will support year-end accounting activities, with a focus on journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and financial data analysis. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare and record manual journal entries using banking and investment-related information.</li><li>Review debit and credit postings, verify balances, and investigate discrepancies.</li><li>Complete general ledger reconciliations and assist with complex cash reconciliations.</li><li>Prepare and enter payroll-related accounting entries.</li><li>Reclassify prepaid expenses and maintain supporting month-end and year-end documentation.</li><li>Use Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations and Timberline to process and validate financial data.</li><li>Analyze exported financial data in Excel using lookups, pivot tables, macros, and linked data processes.</li><li>Learn and follow established workflows while supporting recurring accounting activities.</li></ul>
2026-10-28T00:00:00Z

Accounting Administrator

Edmonton, AB
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Temporary
0 - 0 CAD / Yearly
Our client is seeking an Accounting Administrator to join their Edmonton team on a long-term contract basis. This in-office role will focus primarily on accounts payable, with additional responsibilities across accounts receivable, reconciliations, and general accounting administration within a healthcare organization. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage accounts payable and receivable activities, with a focus on high-volume invoice processing and timely payments.</li><li>Review, code, and enter supplier invoices while maintaining accurate vendor records.</li><li>Prepare cheque runs and electronic payments in accordance with internal procedures.</li><li>Reconcile corporate credit card statements and prepare expense reports.</li><li>Record customer payments, post deposits, and process credit card transactions.</li><li>Review and process employee expense claims, ensuring supporting documentation is complete.</li><li>Monitor shared accounts payable inboxes and respond to vendor inquiries.</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements, maintain vendor records, and process supplier and customer account updates.</li><li>Assist with collections, year-end preparation, and audit documentation.</li></ul>
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Accounting, Technician

Edmonton, AB
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Permanent
60000 - 75000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Technician to join a public practice firm in Edmonton, Alberta. This long-term opportunity is suited to someone who takes pride in producing complete client files, managing tax and year-end work with accuracy, and supporting a diverse client base that includes owner-managed businesses, professionals, and investment-related accounts. You will be part of a collaborative team environment that values strong client service, quality work, and dependable follow-through. Responsibilities: • Prepare complete working paper files and engagement documentation in a paperless accounting environment from initial records through to final review. • Assemble compilation files and financial statements for a range of client engagements with a strong focus on accuracy and completeness. • Complete corporate income tax returns and personal tax returns in accordance with Canadian tax requirements and filing deadlines. • Produce T4s, T5s, and other related tax filings while ensuring supporting information is organized and accurate. • Contribute to tax planning assignments by gathering information, preparing schedules, and supporting senior team members with analysis. • Handle accounting records and reporting related to investment holdings and associated client activities. • Work closely with partners and managers to keep client engagements on schedule and resolve issues efficiently. • Maintain clear electronic records, reconcile accounts, and support bookkeeping and other core accounting processes as required.
2026-10-28T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Edmonton, AB
onsite
Permanent
50000 - 55000 CAD / Yearly
A well-established Edmonton-based industrial/manufacturing company is seeking an Accounting Administrator to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands-on role in a small business environment where they can contribute across multiple areas of accounting and administration.This position offers the chance to become an integral part of a collaborative team with strong employee tenure, a stable business outlook, and opportunities to expand your knowledge of accounting operations and the business as a whole. Key ResponsibilitiesAccounts Receivable<ul><li>Prepare and process customer invoices</li><li>Generate monthly customer invoice summaries</li><li>Apply customer payments and process bank deposits</li><li>Manage collections and follow up on outstanding accounts</li><li>Reconcile customer accounts and maintain accurate customer records</li></ul>Accounts Payable<ul><li>Match, code, and process vendor invoices</li><li>Process employee expense reports and mileage claims</li><li>Reconcile corporate credit card statements and receipts</li><li>Prepare and process cheque runs and electronic payments</li><li>Process supplier deposits and maintain accurate vendor records</li><li>Reconcile supplier accounts and resolve discrepancies</li></ul>Administrative Support<ul><li>Perform data entry and maintain accounting records</li><li>Open, sort, and distribute incoming mail</li><li>Maintain electronic and physical filing systems</li><li>Coordinate and host virtual team meetings</li><li>Communicate with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders</li><li>Support ad hoc accounting and administrative projects as required</li></ul>
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Edmonton, AB
onsite
Permanent
60000 - 70000 CAD / Yearly
Robert Half is seeking an experienced Accounting Clerk for a well-established and highly respected downtown Edmonton professional services firm.This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking for more than just their next job. Our client offers a collaborative, team-oriented environment where people genuinely enjoy working together. From team events and social gatherings to a supportive leadership group, they've built a culture that values relationships, professionalism, and long-term employee success. If you're looking for a stable, permanent opportunity with room to grow, this could be a great fit.The successful candidate will become an integral part of a close-knit team and play a key role in supporting the law firm's accounting operations, with a strong focus on legal trust accounting, banking activities, and day-to-day financial administration. <ul><li>Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable activities</li><li>Processing trust transactions, trust transfers, and trust cheques</li><li>Trust accounting compliance and financial reporting requirements</li><li>Monitoring bank accounts, deposits, and financial transactions</li><li>Posting disbursements and credit card receipts</li><li>Maintaining accurate accounting records and supporting file administration</li><li>Supporting the accounting team with a variety of administrative and financial duties</li></ul>
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Edmonton, AB
onsite
Permanent
75000 - 80000 CAD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with an industry-leading construction organization to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and growing company known for its strong reputation, collaborative culture, and commitment to operational excellence. The successful candidate will play a key role within the accounting team, managing a high-volume accounts payable function while supporting process improvements and an upcoming ERP implementation initiative. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking ownership of complex reconciliations and vendor relationships. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and efficiently.</li><li>Review, verify, and code invoices to the appropriate general ledger accounts and projects.</li><li>Match invoices with purchase orders, contracts, and supporting documentation.</li><li>Prepare and process weekly electronic payments, EFTs, wire transfers, and cheque runs.</li><li>Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor inquiries in a timely manner.</li><li>Perform regular vendor statement reconciliations and account reconciliations.</li><li>Reconcile corporate credit card transactions and employee expense claims.</li><li>Maintain accurate vendor records and ensure supporting documentation is complete and compliant.</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals and reporting.</li><li>Collaborate with project managers, site personnel, procurement teams, and accounting staff to ensure timely invoice approvals.</li><li>Support the implementation and optimization of a new ERP system, including data validation, testing, process documentation, and user support.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable workflows, internal controls, and efficiencies.</li><li>Ensure adherence to company policies, accounting standards, and construction industry best practices.</li></ul>
2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

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