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Accounting Assistant

Accounting Assistant

Colas • ST ALBERT, AB, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Summary

Colas Western Canada is a leader in road construction, aggregates, asphalt paving, and infrastructure solutions. Our teams are committed to safety, quality, and innovation—and we are looking for detail‑oriented professionals who want to grow with us.

We are seeking an Accounting Assistant to support the finance function through the accurate and timely processing of daily cash transactions and bank reconciliations. This role plays a key part in maintaining the integrity of cash balances, ensuring receipts are properly recorded, discrepancies are investigated, and financial records remain complete and up to date. Working with high transaction volumes across multiple accounts, the position requires strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare and finalize monthly bank reconciliations in accordance with the month end reporting schedule
• Daily posting of all incoming cash, cheque, EFT and credit card deposits
• Administration the AR Outlook inbox, responding to inquiries and escalation issues as needed
• Coordinate with Division Controllers, Senior Accountants, various levels of Operations, accounts receivable and accounts payable Administrators to resolve unidentified receipts or discrepancies
• Record source deductions in JDE upon confirmation of bank withdrawal
• Verify and record GST payments or refunds to the appropriate general ledger accounts
• Support initiatives to transition cheque-based customers to EFT payment methods
• Maintain organized and complete supporting documentation for all transactions
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of monthly cash updates to Controllers
• Assist with month-end close activities, including preparation of supporting documentation for Controllers
• Assist with physical and electronic cheque or cash deposits
• Posting of manual payments in JDE
• Posting of basic general accounting journal entries in JDE
• Other projects assigned by Corporate Accountant, Corporate Controller, and/or VP Finance

Qualifications

• Weekend work during month-end as necessary
• Accounting Diploma or Certificate considered an asset
• 1-3 years of related accounting experience
• Basic understanding of cash handling and bank reconciliation concepts
• Ability to troubleshoot moderately complex reconciliation issues
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Adaptability to a changing work environment

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