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Accounting Clerk

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30/8:00 AM – 4:00/4:30 PM MST (Edmonton, Alberta)
Break: 30-minute unpaid lunch break
Total Weekly Hours: 40 hours

 

Client Overview

Join a dynamic and growing wholesale company serving the thriving hospitality industry! This established business specializes in premium textile products and amenities, supplying hotels, salons, spas, and Airbnb properties. Currently in an exciting phase of growth and expansion into new market segments, the company offers excellent opportunities for professional development.

With a strong focus on innovation and customer service, the organization values team members who can contribute to both operational excellence and strategic insights through data-driven decision-making.

 

Job Description

This is an outstanding opportunity for an accounting professional looking to grow beyond traditional bookkeeping into data analysis and business intelligence. In this dual-role position, you'll combine essential accounting functions with strategic reporting responsibilities, becoming a key contributor to the company's operations and decision-making processes.

This role offers a balance of detailed financial work and analytical challenges, giving you the chance to develop expertise in both areas while supporting the company’s ongoing success. You’ll work with modern systems and have the opportunity to shape reporting processes as the business scales.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage full-cycle accounts receivable and accounts payable operations, including bill entry, payment processing, and invoice management
  • Lead proactive collections efforts by sending statements, following up on outstanding balances, and addressing customer invoice requests
  • Conduct credit assessments and approve credit limit overrides for sales orders and online transactions
  • Perform account reconciliations by extracting and analyzing system data on a monthly and bi-monthly basis
  • Create and distribute critical business reports—including daily, weekly, and month-end analytics—using advanced Excel tools (pivot tables, formulas, etc.)
  • Generate operational reports for purchasing and management, highlighting inventory trends, backorder status, and key metrics
  • Monitor and maintain automated invoice systems to ensure consistent and effective customer communication
  • Support strategic cash flow management through vigilant accounts receivable oversight
  • Provide analytical support and data-driven insights to help departments make informed decisions
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver customized reporting solutions that align with business goals

 

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field (required)
  • 2–3 years of hands-on accounting experience with proven success
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, complex formulas, and data manipulation
  • Strong background in accounts receivable and payable operations
  • Excellent analytical skills and keen attention to detail
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills for both customer interaction and internal collaboration
  • Experience using modern accounting software (Odoo experience preferred; training provided)
  • Background in wholesale, distribution, or a similar industry is highly desirable
  • Self-starter who thrives in an independent, remote work environment
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight reporting deadlines

 

Independent Contractor Perks

  • Permanent work-from-home setup
  • HMO coverage in eligible locations
  • Immediate hiring
  • Steady freelance job

Accounting Clerk

Job Category

Accounting and Finance

Job Type

Full Time (35 hours or more per week)

Work Schedule and Timezone

Edmonton - Mountain

Published on

Jun 12 2025