Junior Accountant

Running Room

. Assist with daily accounting tasks, including journal entries, general ledger postings, and account reconciliations .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeEdmonton • CanadaJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle accounting, including journal entries, general ledger postings, and account reconciliations, while applying Canadian GAAP for accurate financial reporting. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential for investigating discrepancies and supporting month-end and year-end closing processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Cycle AccountingCanadian GAAPMS Office ProficiencyDynamics 365 Business CentralAnalytical Thinking

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Hard Skills

Journal EntriesGeneral Ledger PostingsAccount ReconciliationsVariance AnalysisFinancial Reporting

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailTime ManagementCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS ExcelMS WordDynamics 365 Business Central

Certifications & Qualifications

Diploma in AccountingDegree in Accounting

Industry Keywords

Month-End ClosingYear-End ClosingFinancial Data DiscrepanciesProcess Improvements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with daily accounting tasks, including journal entries, general ledger postings, and account reconciliations
Support month-end and year-end closing processes
Help compile financial information for internal reporting and external accountants
Help investigate and resolve discrepancies or variances in financial data
Apply Canadian GAAP to support accurate financial records
Respond to accounting inquiries and provide support to internal departments
Contribute to variance analysis
Participate in process improvements and learn best practices from senior team members
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Diploma or degree in accounting
Working knowledge of full-cycle accounting
Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and Word
Experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar accounting software is an asset
Willingness to work evenings or weekends as required by deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Employee discount program