Accounting Assistant

About Timbercraft Construction

Timbercraft Construction Ltd. is a growing construction company specializing in wood-frame structures for multi-family residential projects across Alberta. We are a small, hands-on team and we are looking for an Accounting Assistant / Office Administrator who wants to grow with us and help keep our numbers and our office organized.

Position Overview

You will support the owner and our external accountant with day-to-day accounting and administrative tasks: organizing receipts, preparing invoices, assisting with payroll data, and keeping our records clean and up to date. This is a part-time role to start, with the option to move to full-time after a short paid probation period if there is a good fit.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & bookkeeping support:

• Enter vendor invoices and receipts (Accounts Payable).
• Match invoices to purchase orders and job costs where applicable.
• Track payment due dates and prepare payment lists.
• Prepare customer invoices (Accounts Receivable) based on work completed.
• Assist with follow-up on overdue accounts.

Payroll & compliance support:

• Collect and organize timesheets from field crews.
• Prepare basic payroll summaries and data for our accountant.
• Help gather information for CRA remittances, WCB, GST, etc.

Banking & record-keeping:

• Assist with bank and credit card reconciliations.
• File and organize digital and paper accounting records (bills, receipts, invoices, contracts).

Office administration:

• Answer basic phone and email inquiries.
• Maintain simple spreadsheets and shared folders (Google Drive/Excel).
• Support the owner with other administrative tasks as needed.

Requirements

• Some experience in basic accounting / bookkeeping / office administration.
• Experience in construction or trades companies is an asset, but not required.
• Familiarity with accounting software (QuickBooks Online, Sage, or similar) is an asset.
• Good command of English (spoken and written). Spanish is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organization.
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets (Excel / Google Sheets).
• Ability to work independently, handle confidential information, and ask questions when something is unclear.

Schedule

• Part-time: approximately 15–25 hours per week to start.
• Flexible schedule within regular business hours (Monday to Friday).
• Option to move to full-time if there is a good fit and enough workload.
• For this position, full-time is defined as 40 hours per week.

Compensation

• Probation / Training period:
• First 15 calendar days (paid): $19.00 per hour.
• After successful completion of probation:
• $22.00 per hour (part-time).
• Potential opportunity to move to full-time hours (40 hours per week) with a monthly salary equivalent to the hourly rate, after a successful integration and based on company growth and performance.

All wages are above Alberta minimum wage and in line with entry-level Accounting Assistant roles for small construction companies.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to learn real-world construction accounting from the ground up.
• Direct contact with the owner – your ideas and improvements will be heard.
• Stable, long-term position in a growing company if there is a good fit.
• Friendly, respectful work environment with room to grow responsibilities and pay over time.

How to Apply

Please apply through Indeed with:

• Your résumé (CV); and
• A short cover message explaining:
• Your accounting / admin experience.
• Your weekly availability (hours and days).
• Any experience you have in construction or trades companies.
• If you speak Spanish (optional).

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: $45,914.94-$68,027.01 per year

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Commuter benefits
• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edmonton, AB T6M 2Z2