Accountant

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Remote | Alberta

Duration: until 10/31/2026 

Our client, a leading financial institution in Alberta, is looking for an Accountant to maintain accurate, up-to-date, detailed accounting records for Indigenous trusts, including legacy trusts, settlement trusts, minors’ trusts, and deferred distribution account. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with one of the Top 5 Banks in Canada.

Typical Day in role:

• Track and reconcile and track investment income, perform monthly interest allocations including trust-level allocations, minors’ accounts, available legacy funds; budgets, disbursements & payments including tracking of trust budgets, monitor and record trust disbursements, including community project spending, trustee honoraria, meeting expenses, etc.
• Assist with annual payment calculations, community reinvestment amount tracking, fee calculations, payment and collection (trustee fees, IM fees, consultant fees)
• Account administration, set up and process payments in accordance with trust terms and approval, download, file and maintain investment statements, track invoices paid and outstanding on a monthly basis, monitor overdrafts and prepare overdraft reports for trust officers as required, maintain deferred distributions accounts and minors sub-accounts as needed, assist with T3 tax reporting support
• Audit, compliance and reporting, including preparing and organize files for annual audits and compliance reviews, supporting audit coordination with external auditors and internal stakeholders, assist with audit responses, schedules and supporting documentation, ensure financial records meet internal controls, trust deed requirements, and regulatory standards
• Nation-specific trust support, including supporting trust-specific accounting needs for Nations

Must-Have Skills:

• 2+ years financial and/or accounting experience (Expert ability to analyze business trends and project future revenues and expenses)
• Knowledge of federal, state, and company policies, procedures and regulations as related to accounting
• Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to apply accounting and mathematical principles to work as needed
• 1+ years of experience with general ledger accounting, budget tracking and reconciliation, investment income tracking, audit preparation and documentation

Nice-To-Have Skills:

• Experience with trusts, estates or fund accounting
• Experience working with Indigenous Nations, public sector entities, or values-based organizations
• Broadridge experience
• Webpost experience

Soft Skills Required:

• Strong Verbal And Written Communication Skills,
• Attention to Detail
• Critical Thinking
• Expert Ability To Work Independently and Manage One’s Time
• Strong Organizational Skills

Education:

• Diploma or degree in accounting or related financial discipline required

Finance professional is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. We advocate for you and welcome anyone regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.