General Accountant

Are you an experienced accounting professional who enjoys rolling up your sleeves and keeping the numbers running smoothly day to day? Do you like being hands-on with bank reconciliations, fixed assets, and general accounting, while also collaborating with Sales and Operations to keep the business moving forward? Maybe you're looking for a well-rounded accounting role where your bookkeeping experience, attention to detail, Excel skills, and problem-solving mindset really make an impact

How about doing all of that with a supportive team, competitive compensation, and a company that values balance? At Legacy Equipment Rentals, we offer competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, GRSP matching and profit-sharing programs, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company events, and a genuine commitment to work-life balance.

Legacy Equipment Rentals is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented General Accountant to join our team in Edmonton, AB.

Position Overview

The General Accountant plays a key role in the day-to-day accounting operations of Legacy Equipment Rentals, serving as a well-rounded accounting generalist, with strong hands-on bookkeeping expertise. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records across multiple accounting areas and supports timely, reliable financial reporting.

The position has primary responsibility for bank reconciliations and fixed assets, shared responsibility for general ledger reconciliations, and provides secondary coverage for accounts receivable and accounts payable. The General Accountant takes a lead role in customer collections, using strong interpersonal and communication skills to partner with the Sales team, resolve billing questions, support positive customer relationships, and ensure timely receipt of payments.

In addition to supporting month-end close and financial reporting, the General Accountant ensures transactional accuracy, compliance with accounting standards, and efficient accounting processes across the organization.

Success in this role requires a strong foundation in accounting and bookkeeping, high proficiency in Microsoft Excel, adaptability in a fast-paced environment, and clear communication skills. The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong attention to detail, sound problem-solving ability, and a consistent commitment to core accounting deliverables and data integrity.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

The following responsibilities and accountabilities are the essential functions of this job:

General Accounting and Bookkeeping

Bank Reconciliations (Primary)

• Prepare and reconcile monthly bank statements for all operating accounts.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain accurate reconciliation schedules and documentation.

Fixed Assets (Primary)

• Track additions, disposals, and depreciation postings.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and support capitalization reviews.
• Assist with PDI reconciliation and reporting.

General Ledger Reconciliations (Shared)

• Prepare assigned balance sheet reconciliations.
• Collaborate with Controller and team to resolve variances.

Customer Collections (Primary)

• Take the lead role in customer collections, serving as the primary accounting contact for payment follow-up.
• Partner closely with the Sales team to resolve billing questions and disputes while supporting positive customer relationships.
• Monitor aging reports, identify at-risk accounts, escalate concerns, and coordinate with Sales and Management to resolve issues.

Timecard Support (Primary)

• Review and approve employee timecard submissions prior to payroll processing to ensure accuracy, completeness, proper coding, and alignment with accounting and financial reporting requirements.

Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable (Secondary)

• Provide additional support for Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable as workload increases.
• Assist with invoice processing, payment runs, and customer/vendor inquiries as needed.
• Support maintenance of AR and AP records to ensure accuracy and completeness.

System and Reporting Support

• Maintain master data and assist with system improvements.
• Generate reports for reconciliations and asset management.

HSEQ Compliance

• Adhere to the Health, Safety, and Environment (HSEQ) standards and procedures.

In addition to the key responsibilities and accountabilities outlined above, this role performs other duties, as assigned, to support the overall objectives of the organization.

Technical Competencies

• Strong understanding of bank reconciliations and fixed asset accounting.
• Knowledge of general ledger reconciliation and month-end processes.
• Full cycle accounting and bookkeeping.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Familiarity with ERP/accounting systems.

Education and Experience

• Post-secondary education in Accounting
• Minimum 2 years of accounting and bookkeeping (bank recs, fixed assets, AR,AP)
• Equipment rental or real estate rentals considered an asset
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics (KSAOs)

• Adaptability and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Clear communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving and process improvement mindset.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Team collaboration and emotional intelligence.

We thank all those who apply, however only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Our organization is aware of individuals claiming to represent our company, often times to international job seekers. We have received inquiries about false offers of employment or interview requests that have been made without our knowledge or approval. These activities are fraudulent and are intended is to extract money from applicants in return for an interview, employment offer or work visa.

Please note, our organization will never contact job seekers with unsolicited offers, nor would we require payment for any reason related to an offer of employment. We strongly encourage all individuals to carefully scrutinize all recruitment communication and not respond to unsolicited job offers.