Accounting Assistant

✨ Now Hiring: Accounting & Payroll Assistant (Part-Time) ✨

📍 South East Edmonton, AB | 100% On-SiteIN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is seeking a detail-driven Accounting & Payroll Assistant to hire for our client in Southeast Edmonton. We are looking for a individual who loves keeping numbers accurate and operations running smoothly! 💼📊

If you thrive in a collaborative office environment and enjoy working independently on key accounting functions, this role could be a great fit for you!

🕘 ScheduleMonday–Friday | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Part-Time (28–35 hours/week)

🚫 100% On-site

(not remote or hybrid)

💰 Compensation

$25–$27/hour

🌟 What You’ll Do

💸 Payroll & HR Support

• Process bi-weekly payroll, review outputs, and initiate EFTs
• Maintain accurate employee records (vacation, absences, wage changes)
• Manage onboarding & offboarding, including ROEs and benefits updates
• Prepare annual T4s and handle employment verification requests
• Update insurance and payroll systems with wage changes

🧾 Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Code and enter invoices for job costing and non-project expenses
• Ensure project invoices receive proper approvals
• Assist with T5s and other financial reporting
• Support project managers with financial documentation as needed

📌 This role reports directly to the VP of Finance and offers autonomy with accountability.

🎓 What You Bring

Education & Experience

• Post-secondary education in Accounting or related field
• 5–10 years of hands-on accounting & payroll experience
• Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll & CRA requirements
• Experience with Sage 300 and Microsoft Office (strong asset)

Skills & Strengths

• Exceptional attention to detail & accuracy 🔍
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Reliable, deadline-driven, and process-oriented

🏢 Work Environment

• Standard office setting with minimal physical demands
• Occasional busy periods during payroll cycles
• Pre-employment drug screen required; background check may apply