Accounting Technician & Client Administrator

Our Client

Our Client is a well-established IT Services company providing technology solutions and managed IT services for small and mid-sized businesses across Canada. With a strong focus on responsive service, long-term client relationships, and practical technology solutions, this award-winning company delivers the same top-notch IT support whether you have one workstation or fifty. They're not just tech wizards; they're friendly, approachable folks who make solving IT headaches their number one priority, allowing their clients to focus on running their business.



The Opportunity

We are actively seeking an Accounting Technician & Client Coordinator to work full-time, on-site at our Client's SE Calgary head office. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys more than just numbers. In this role, you will take ownership of the company's day-to-day accounting functions while also playing an important administrative role in bringing new clients into the business.

The successful candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working independently, and confident navigating technology and multiple software platforms.

What's In It For You

• Competitive salary of $70,000–$75,000

• Full-time, permanent position

• In-office role at a transit accessible SE Calgary office

• Opportunity to join an established and growing Calgary-based IT Services company

• Varied role combining accounting, administration, technology, and client coordination

• Work closely with an experienced leadership team

• Opportunity to make a direct impact on both internal operations and the client experience

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will bring a strong accounting foundation along with excellent organizational and communication skills.

You will ideally have:

• 3–5 years of progressive full-cycle accounting experience.

• A post-secondary diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks and Payworks.

• Experience with payroll administration, GST, WCB, reconciliations, AR/AP, and financial reporting.

• Strong understanding of Alberta payroll requirements and Canadian accounting principles for small-to-medium-sized businesses.

• Excellent attention to detail, particularly when reviewing billable time, invoices, and financial data.

• Strong computer skills and the ability to quickly learn new software platforms.

• Experience in an IT Managed Service Provider (MSP), professional services, consulting, or other fast-paced environment would be a strong asset.

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

• A high level of discretion when handling confidential financial, payroll, and employee information.

• A professional, approachable communication style and the confidence to interact with clients.

What Success Looks Like

In this role, success means becoming a trusted and reliable resource for both the leadership team and new clients. You'll bring accuracy and accountability to the company's financial operations while ensuring clients experience a professional, organized, and seamless onboarding process.

You'll thrive in this position if you enjoy taking ownership, solving problems, working with technology, and keeping things organized in a busy environment.

What You'll Be Doing

Full-Cycle Accounting & Financial Administration – 65%

• Manage day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable, including vendor payments, collections, and account reconciliations.

• Manage client invoicing and billing, including complex time-and-material billing.

• Review and audit technician time entries to ensure billable hours and expenses are accurate before invoices are issued.

• Prepare and file GST returns, WCB remittances, and other required statutory filings.

• Process bi-weekly payroll through Payworks, including benefits administration and holiday pay.

• Complete year-end reconciliations and work closely with external accountants during the year-end review process.

• Prepare and distribute T4s and other year-end documentation.

• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the company's QuickBooks database, including customer, vendor, and chart of accounts information.

• Prepare monthly P&L statements, balance sheets, AR aging reports, and other financial reporting for leadership.

• Identify discrepancies and ensure financial records remain accurate, current, and well organized.

Client Onboarding & Contract Administration – 25%

• Set up new clients within the company's billing and PSA (Professional Services Automation) systems.

• Coordinate the administrative onboarding process for new Managed Services clients.

• Prepare and distribute client agreements, including Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and partnership agreements, through DocuSign.

• Act as the administrative point of contact for new clients during the onboarding process.

• Track outstanding documentation and ensure client files are complete, accurate, and properly maintained.

• Work closely with internal teams to ensure a smooth transition from signed agreement to active client.

Records Management & General Administration – 10%

• Maintain organized digital filing systems for financial and client documentation.

• Ensure records are accurate, accessible, and appropriately maintained.

• Develop, update, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for accounting and client onboarding processes.

• Look for opportunities to improve administrative and accounting processes and efficiencies.

Ready to Apply?

If you're an experienced accounting professional looking for a role that offers more variety and ownership than a traditional accounting position, we'd love to hear from you! Click "Submit Your Application" to be considered for this exciting opportunity today!

Please note that Cormack Recruitment utilizes CoRecruit, an AI note-taking system, when facilitating pre-screen conversations and formal interviews. No other AI applications are used in the screening of Candidates at any time.