Accountant (18 Month Position)

AMA - Alberta Motor Association•Edmonton, AB

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This posting is for a temporary full-time position for 18 months with a planned start date of September 14th, 2026. We’re looking for a top-notch accountant with a love of all things financial to join our finance team to support business leaders and stakeholders by providing actionable and reliable financial information and reports. AMA is more than a workplace; it’s a family. Together, we help protect the things that matter most to our more than one-million members—everything from roadside safety to retail savings, food security to childhood well-being. And with operations that span automotive, registries, travel, insurance and more, the opportunities to grow with us are almost limitless! For us, curiosity fuels innovation. We value people who are eager to explore new ideas and who are comfortable putting emerging technologies into practice. We see experience with AI‑powered tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and similar platforms as a real plus - especially when it’s used to work smarter, increase efficiency, and find better ways to get things done. Building on a century of proud service in Alberta communities, we’re passionate about making a meaningful difference in the places where we live and work. And that all begins with our people.

Requirements

A post-secondary degree, certificate or diploma in accounting.
3-5 years of professional accounting experience with a progressive level of responsibility.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AI‑powered tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and similar platforms.

Responsibilities

Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and reports in a timely manner.
Analyze business operations, trends, costs and revenues to estimate future outcome.
Compile general ledger account analysis and reconciliations.
Verify, analyze and cross reference financial data, statements and reports as required.
Take initiative to identify and suggest improvements to job related processes, workflows and procedures.
Provide financial, business and tax advice.
Participate in development and detailed review of annual operating budgets.
Ensure that all processing and reporting deadlines are consistently achieved.