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Accounting Assistant

CompanyAlberta AdaptAbilities Association
LocationEdmonton
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 17, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Accounting Assistant supports the finance team with payables, receivables, collections, and bank reconciliations. Additionally, the role provides reception coverage and general administrative support for the office.
Internship Type
full time contract
Salary Range
CA$19 - CA$21
Company Size
117
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
AdaptAbilities creates possibilities for individuals with disabilities and their families. Our non-profit delivers essential programs that nurture friendships and empower individuals to grow, succeed and belong. Our human-rights approach not only focuses on the individual but also on their families who have altered there work-life balance to become caregivers. The specialized services at AdaptAbilities give parents the opportunity to pause, take a breath, and focus on their own wellbeing while fostering relationships with their loved ones. Learn more at http://www.adaptabilities.ca/
About the Role

Accounting Assistant

Meet AdaptAbilities. We provide meaningful programs for children and youth with disabilities.

 

Why Work with Us?

    • A career with AdaptAbilities gives you purpose and creates meaning in your everyday life
    • Our work will leave you with a feeling of job satisfaction and pride you won’t get at other jobs
    • It’s the feeling of making a difference in the lives of children and youth with disabilities
    • Help bridge the gap between possible and impossible
    • Enjoy a career with AdaptAbilities as you support individuals with disabilities to grow, succeed, and belong in their community

What We Offer

AdaptAbilities can offer assistants valuable hands-on experience in a supportive and inclusive environment. Here are some key benefits of working with AdaptAbilities:

Professional Development

  1. Training and mentorship from experienced professionals.
  2. Experience working in a team-oriented environment.
  3. Opportunities to develop leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Flexible Work Options

  1. Flextime options to accommodate school schedules.
  2. Variety of roles and responsibilities based on interests and career goals.

Career Growth

  1. Potential for future employment opportunities within AdaptAbilities.
  2. A strong addition to a resume for those pursuing a career in Accounting, Finance or Administration.

The Position

This is a temporary full-time position from August 10th, 2026 to December 24th, 2026, Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, based out of our Support Office, with the possibility of extension. The Accounting Assistant reports to the Financial Controller and supports the accounting team with payables, receivables, collections, and other financial activities. This position also assists with administrative duties and reception coverage. The conscientious Accounting Assistant acts with integrity, is open to growth, lives our purpose, cultivates teamwork, and demonstrates an extraordinary effort to empower individuals with diverse abilities and their families to grow, succeed, and belong.

  1. Ensure all invoices and employee reimbursements are paid on time and accurately
  2. Assemble, review, and verify credit card statements and receipts
  3. Post cash, cheque, and electronic payments from customers and create weekly deposit
  4. Responsible for petty cash functions, bank and credit card accounts reconciliations
  5. Provide reception coverage as required to meet the needs of the business
  6. Support Finance team  in compliance with financial policies and processes
  7. Keep complete transaction records and files appropriately and accurately
  8. Record daily transactions in accounts payable and accounts receivable related activities
  9. Fulfill reception duties including answering, screening, and transferring inbound phone calls
  10. Perform general clerical duties including filing, photocopying, and mailing
  11. Ensure a clean and organized reception area, storage room, and office supply room
  12. Perform other job-related activities as required

Qualifications

  1. Enrolled full or part time at an ELIGIBLE Canadian college or university and following a course of study that leads to a degree, diploma, or certificate
  2. 1+ years of experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. Experience in the non-profit sector is an asset
  3. Experience supporting various departments
  4. Knowledge of accounting ERP system is an asset
  5. Intermediate experience in Microsoft Office 365 including Excel and Word
  6. Clear Police Information Check and Intervention Record Check

Eligibility Criteria 

This position is funded through the Employment and Social Development Canada's Student Work Placement Program which requires students to be enrolled (completing program requirements) for at least the first 30 days of this internship, hold Canadian citizenship, Permanent Residency, or refugee status, interested in entrepreneurship and/or seeking alternatives to 'traditional' job placements. If you have previously been funded by VFC (either with our organization or another), you must have completed VFC training.

Compensation $19 to $21.00 per hour depending on experience.

Application Deadline August 7, 2026 at 9:59pm

Key Skills
Accounts PayableAccounts ReceivableBank ReconciliationCredit Card ReconciliationMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordOffice 365ERP SystemsReceptionClerical DutiesFinancial Record KeepingCollections
Categories
Finance & AccountingAdministrativeSocial Services
Benefits
Professional DevelopmentTraining And MentorshipFlexible Work OptionsFlextime