Accountant

ECO Canada is the steward for the Canadian environmental workforce across all industries. From job creation and wage funding to training and labour market research, we champion the end-to-end career of an environmental professional. We work with the federal, provincial, and municipal governments in all Canadian regions to support economic growth and environmental stewardship as best practices.

When you work at ECO Canada, you are supporting the growth of an abundant environmental workforce. Along with competitive benefits and compensation, we provide the opportunity to work alongside a dynamic team that values collaboration, high performance, and, of course, celebrating our successes! We believe that rewarding, meaningful work should be part of every step of the career journey.

Job Description

Are you looking for a role where you will truly make a difference and contribute to a growing industry in Canada? ECO Canada is looking for a performance-driven individual to join the team immediately. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the successful candidate will have a passion for the environment and expertise in general accounting functions, reconciliation, and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable (AP) invoices and corporate credit card (CC) transactions, ensuring timely and accurate entry of financial data.
• Prepare customer sales invoices, generate statements of account, monitor outstanding receivables, and support accounts receivable collection activities to promote timely payment from customers.
• Record and reconcile revenue transactions from various online payment platforms, ensuring accurate revenue reporting and completeness of financial records.
• Maintain prepaid expense schedules and record monthly and quarterly amortization entries for memberships, subscriptions, and other prepaid expenses to ensure expenses are recognized accurately over the applicable periods.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and provide support for month‑end close activities and other general accounting functions.
• Maintain and manage contract records by developing and updating a comprehensive contract register that tracks vendor and customer agreements, memberships, subscriptions, effective dates, renewal terms, commitments, purpose, and active/inactive status to support financial planning and compliance.
• Complete ad hoc accounting tasks and provide additional support depending on staff capacity and departmental needs.

Qualifications

• High attention to detail and accuracy in processing and reviewing financial data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify discrepancies or issues in accounts.
• Time management and organizational skills to meet recurring monthly deadlines.
• Proactive communicator who is comfortable sending professional email communications.
• Team-oriented but also capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

Education and Experience

• Post‑secondary degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of hands‑on accounting experience.
• Proven experience in Accounts Payable, credit card transaction processing, prepaid schedules, and amortization.
• Proficient in performing account reconciliations.
• Strong experience in month‑end close processes.
• Experience using MS 365 or similar ERP or accounting systems is highly preferred.

Why Join ECO Canada?

• Be part of a passionate, mission‑driven team supporting Canada’s environmental workforce.
• Gain hands‑on experience across multiple areas of the environmental sector.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within a supportive environment.
• Collaborative workplace culture where your ideas are valued and encouraged.

This role is based at ECO Canada’s Calgary head office. Following a 3-month probation period, eligible employees may transition to a hybrid schedule with at least 3 days per week in the office.

ECO Canada is committed to recruiting and retaining employees from diverse backgrounds. By recognizing and valuing diversity, we uphold hiring practices that are fair, transparent, and equitable. Our goal is to select the most qualified candidates based on character, competence, compatibility, and commitment.

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