Employment type
Full-time · On-site
Posted
September 22, 2026
Salary range
$80,000–$90,000 CAD per year
NOC code
11100 — Financial auditors and accountants
Province
Alberta (AB)More in Alberta

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Job Description Job Description We’re seeking an experienced Accountant to join the finance team with a growing retail company in Calgary. This is a hands-on role suited to an accounting professional with 3 years of progressive experience who enjoys a fast-paced environment and improving processes and systems. What you’ll do Manage month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities Prepare journal entries, reconciliations and financial reporting Support AP/AR and high-volume transactions Comp…

This role is based in Alberta. The Canadian NOC code for this position is 11100 — Financial auditors and accountants. MacDonald Search Group is hiring for this full-time position through Jobily, where you can check how well your resume matches the posting before you apply.

Market context

About this role in Alberta

Average salary for Accountant in Alberta

Median $75,000 per year, with most postings between $62,719 and $83,750 (Financial auditors and accountants, 2026-05, 31 postings). This posting advertises $80,000–$90,000.

NOC code

11100 — Financial auditors and accountants. The National Occupational Classification code is what Express Entry, provincial nominee programs and Job Bank use to identify this occupation.

Typical qualifications for Canadian employers

A degree in accounting or finance, a CPA designation or progress toward one, and experience with an ERP or accounting system such as QuickBooks, Sage or NetSuite.

Licensing: No licence is needed to work in accounting, but the CPA designation is regulated provincially and many senior postings require it or active enrolment in the CPA program.

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Top skills this posting asks for:

  • Month-end close
  • Quarter-end close
  • Year-end close

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What you'll do

  • Manage month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities
  • Prepare journal entries, reconciliations and financial reporting
  • Support AP/AR and high-volume transactions
  • Improve processes and systems

What you'll need

  • 3 years of progressive accounting experience
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environment
  • Experience with month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities
  • Proficiency in financial reporting and reconciliations

About the Company

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MacDonald Search Group

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