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Stantec Accounting Technician - Payroll in Edmonton, Alberta
At Stantec, we have some of the world’s leading professionals passionate about enabling our business to be its best. Our business teams include finance, procurement, human resources, information technology, marketing, corporate development, HSSE, real estate, legal, and practice services. We bring diverse backgrounds, skills, and expertise and create a caring culture where everyone can thrive. Through teamwork and collaboration, we’re building a stronger, more resilient Stantec every day.
Your Opportunity
An opportunity exists for an Accounting Technician with strong multi-tasking, interpersonal and organizational skills. As a key member of the Financial Services team and business partner with operations, the Accounting Technician will provide financial expertise in the day-to-day operations of financial reporting adding value to the company.
Your Key Responsibilities
Preparing various balance sheet reconciliations related to US and Canada Payroll transactions
Preparing numerous journal entries related to payroll and labor transactions
Preparing reports and files to support analysis and reconciliation
Preparing other monthly balance sheet account reconciliations as needed
Ensuring key controls over Financial Reporting are met
Assisting in the 5-day period end close process
Assisting with the review and implementation of business processes improvements
Assisting with testing updates and changes to financial system
Maintaining process documentation
Various duties and projects as assigned
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Effective communication skills, including written and oral English language competency
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple competing priorities and firm deadlines
Attention to detail
Proactive
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Education and Experience
Accounting Diploma or Degree and a minimum of one-year experience working in an Accounting department.
Experience with payroll transactions would be an asset.
Experience with Oracle or other large Enterprise system is preferred.
Working towards an Accounting designation is preferred.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
Primary Location: Canada | AB | Edmonton
Organization: BC-1195 Financial Services-CA Finance & Treasury
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Job Level: Nonmanager
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 24/03/2026 04:03:00
Req ID: 1005008