Accounting Administrator
ABOUT AGLC
Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC) is a dynamic organization leading Alberta’s gaming, liquor and cannabis industries. Our team of high performers is driven to provide our customers with outstanding service and Albertans with choices they can trust.
ABOUT CORPORATE SERVICES
This Corporate Services Division provides corporate business support services for AGLC. It consists of the Office of the CFO, Corporate Operations, Finance, Procurement, Properties, Strategy, Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Audit.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Accounting Administrator
Job Req: 748
Location: St. Albert - Corriveau
Division/Branch: Corporate Services / Finance
Classification: Bargaining Unit Finance 1
Status: Excluded Admin
Salary: $56,514.33 - $73,461.06
Reports to: Senior Financial Accountant
Closing Date: May 14, 2025
Job Title: Accounting Administrator
Posting Start Date: 04/29/2025
JOB SUMMARY
The Accounting Administrator is responsible for various finance activities, including payroll. This role ensures the accuracy of payroll general ledger accounts through review and reconciliation, assists with reporting financial data, and ensures compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and regulatory requirements
Payroll Activities:
- Prepare payroll remittances, obtain approval, and forward for timely payment processing.
- Maintain accurate cost allocation for employees.
- Review reports for changes in employee status affecting cost allocation and update as required.
- Resolve payroll general ledger mapping errors and discrepancies.
- Reconcile payroll general ledger accounts (e.g., CPP payable, EI payable, income tax payable).
- Prepare and review manual journal entries as needed.
- Reconcile source deductions and AGLC’s CRA payroll account.
- Monitor legislative changes and notify relevant parties.
- Coordinate AGLC’s participation in the Employment Insurance Reduction Program.
- Ensure service levels and stakeholder expectations are met for payroll processing.
- Handle ad hoc payroll activities.
Financial Reporting Support
- Extract and summarize financial data to prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Support the Finance team by preparing various reports and addressing ad-hoc requests.
- Research and document requirements and best practices for controls and related policies.
- Conduct initial investigations of reconciliations to resolve issues.
- Maintain strong knowledge of AGLC’s business, including gaming, liquor, and cannabis lines of business.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Minimum 2-year diploma in related field plus 2-year related experience or adequate equivalencies.
- Equivalency: Directly related education considered on the basis of 1 year of education for 1 year of experience.
- The position requires a general understanding and knowledge in the following areas:
- Computer based financial systems, databases and applications (Microsoft Office, JD Edwards, SAP, etc.) as well as their integration and related impact
- CRA regulations and reporting requirements
- Advanced computer skills (JDE, Excel, report query, etc.)
- Assets include:
- Knowledge of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll would be an asset
NOTE:
- To be eligible to work for AGLC, you must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or eligible to work in Canada.
- While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
- As a condition of employment, you will be required to obtain a satisfactory security clearance and clean drivers abstract (if necessary) prior to employment.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
- AGLC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
