New Job Opening: Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk in 1803 - 80 Avenue NW, Edmonton, T6P 1N3, AB, Canad

Job Description

Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk

Type: In-Office, Full-Time, Temporary Contract | 1–2 Months
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Location: Southeast Industrial Park, Edmonton, AB

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established Edmonton-based construction company with decades of experience delivering high-quality concrete solutions across Western Canada. With a strong reputation in specialty concrete construction and ice-arena flooring, the organization has completed thousands of projects and has developed a reputation for precision, quality, and technical expertise.

As a family-owned and operated organization, the company combines extensive industry experience with a hands-on, collaborative approach to its projects. Their work spans specialty concrete construction, architectural concrete, residential projects, and world-class refrigerated flooring for hockey and curling facilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional to join an established organization and make an immediate impact by supporting the day-to-day financial operations of a close-knit team.

Key Responsibilities

As the Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk, you will provide hands-on accounting support with a primary focus on accounts payable and bi-weekly payroll for approximately 30–35 employees.

Accounts Payable:

• Process and accurately enter vendor invoices while ensuring appropriate coding and approvals are in place.


• Review invoices and supporting documentation to identify discrepancies and ensure accurate processing.


• Assist with vendor statement reconciliations and follow up on outstanding or disputed items.


• Prepare and process payments through EFT, cheque, and other payment methods as required.


• Respond to vendor inquiries and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers.


• Maintain organized and accurate accounts payable records and documentation.

Payroll Processing:

• Process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 30–35 employees, including both hourly and salaried staff.


• Review timesheets and payroll information to ensure hours, overtime, vacation, and other adjustments are accurately captured.


• Enter payroll information and make adjustments as required to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.


• Assist with payroll-related reconciliations, reporting, and record keeping.


• Respond to employee questions regarding basic payroll matters while maintaining confidentiality.

Accounting & Administrative Support:

• Assist with account reconciliations, data entry, filing, and other general accounting activities.


• Support the accounting team with month-end procedures and other financial administration as required.


• Maintain accurate and organized financial records in accordance with company procedures.


• Provide additional accounting and administrative support as needed throughout the temporary assignment.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, candidates should demonstrate:

Education & Experience:

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is an asset.


• 1–3+ years of experience in accounts payable, payroll, or general accounting.


• Previous experience processing bi-weekly payroll is required.


• Experience processing payroll for both hourly and salaried employees is required.


• Experience in a construction or project-based environment is an asset.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.


• Experience with accounting and payroll software.


• Experience with Sage 300 is considered an asset.


• Strong understanding of accounts payable and payroll processes.


• Ability to accurately work with financial and employee information.

Key Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.


• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines.


• Reliable and adaptable, with the ability to quickly step into a temporary assignment.


• Strong communication skills and a professional approach when working with employees, vendors, and internal stakeholders.


• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a small, collaborative team.


• High level of discretion when handling confidential financial and payroll information.

Additional Requirement:

• Successful completion of required pre-employment drug testing is a condition of employment.

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