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Maternity Leave Coverage Jobs in Alberta (NOW HIRING)

Accountant

Edmonton, AB

CA$70K - CA$80K/yr

This is a temporary position supporting maternity leave coverage until March 31, 2027. Purpose: This role is responsible for ensuring all entries are recorded in the proper periods thereby enabling ...

Accountant

Edmonton, AB

CA$70K - CA$80K/yr

This is a temporary position supporting maternity leave coverage until March 31, 2027. Purpose: This role is responsible for ensuring all entries are recorded in the proper periods thereby enabling ...

This is a full-time, fixed-term maternity leave coverage position with a contract end date of August 31, 2027. OVERVIEW: The Assistant Educator (Support Early Childhood Educator) plays a vital role ...

Compliance Assistant

Edmonton, AB · Hybrid

CA$33.91 - CA$40.45/hr

We are seeking a Compliance Assistant to join our Market & Trading Compliance team for a full-time, up to 12-month term with a possibility of extension for a Maternity leave coverage. The Compliance ...

This is a temporary maternity leave coverage role with an anticipated duration of 12 to 18 months. What a typical day looks like: * Developing, implementing, following, and promoting practices and ...

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... LTD, maternity/parental, medical, personal, and unpaid leaves. * Maintain, audit, reconcile, and ... coverage, claims, premiums, and leave-related impacts. * Liaise with benefit carriers, disability ...

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What are some common challenges when stepping into a maternity leave coverage position?

One common challenge is quickly getting up to speed with ongoing projects and adapting to the company's workflow in a short time frame. You may need to build relationships with new team members and clients while navigating unfamiliar systems or processes. Clear communication and asking questions are crucial for a smooth transition, and support from the team is typically provided to ensure you have the resources you need. Successfully handling these challenges not only keeps department operations running smoothly but can also help you gain valuable professional experience.

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To thrive in a Maternity Leave Coverage role, you need a quick ability to learn on the job, experience in the specific position you will be covering, and relevant educational background or credentials. Familiarity with industry-standard tools, software, or processes used by the organization is often required to ensure a smooth transition. Adaptability, strong communication, and collaboration skills help you seamlessly integrate with the existing team and maintain workflow. These abilities are important to ensure consistent productivity, minimal disruption, and business continuity during the regular employee’s absence.

What is maternity leave coverage?

A Maternity Leave Coverage job is a temporary position that fills in for an employee on maternity leave. It ensures continuity of work while the permanent employee is away. These roles typically last a few months and may be full-time or part-time, depending on the employer's needs. Coverage positions exist across various industries and roles. Some may lead to long-term opportunities, but they are primarily intended as temporary assignments.

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Infographic showing various Maternity Leave Coverage job openings in Alberta as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution.

CA$70K - CA$80K/yr

Full-time, Temporary

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

Fountain Tire is seeking a dedicated Accountant to be a key player in our dynamic stores accounting team based at our South Edmonton Corporate Head Office. 

This is a temporary position supporting maternity leave coverage until March 31, 2027.

Purpose:
This role is responsible for ensuring all entries are recorded in the proper periods thereby enabling the completion of accurate and timely monthly financial statements

What do we offer at Fountain Tire?

At Fountain Tire, we’re committed to supporting our Associates’ well-being and financial future. Together, these benefits reflect our core purpose: helping people get there – safely, sustainably, and successfully.

  • Competitive salary: $70,000 - $80,000 per year
  • Policies and programs that support a balanced lifestyle with an easy commute to our office located close to the Calgary Trail and Southside Anthony Henday
  • Discounts for you and your family on tires, parts, and services at all Fountain Tire locations

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Prepare accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with established policies and procedures
  • Support the field with guidance on accounting transactions, processes, and investigation of any related queries
  • On a monthly basis conduct the proper analysis, prepare and record the necessary entries to ensure that:
    • Month end is accurately completed by specified deadlines; including the completion of all items on the month end checklist which are assigned to you
    • Intercompany reconciliations are accurately completed by the specified deadlines
    • Subsidiary records for accrued purchases agree to the general ledger
  • On a quarterly basis ensure:
    • That other significant balance sheet accounts are reasonable and any necessary entries are recorded by the specified deadline
    • Quarterly financial statement reviews are completed with the management team and the necessary entries are made by the specified deadline
  • On an annual basis ensure:
    • Participation with the store budget process, ensuring complete and accurate budget delivery by the specified deadlines
    • Budget support provided to the stores and operations is effective
    • Participation with the store inventory count process, including training and review of count results
    • Inventory count support provided to the stores and operations is effective
    • Assigned year-end tasks are completed by the specified deadlines
    • Prepare corporate tax returns as required
  • Complete working papers, lead sheets and other risk analysis, including the necessary entries to ensure accuracy of the financials by the specified deadlines
  • Participate in the documentation, recording and completion of share transactions, new store start-ups and closures as required

What does it take to get on track? 

  • College diploma with a major in accounting and 3 to 5 years of related experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
  • Enrolment in the CPA program would be considered a definite asset
  • Working knowledge of financial statement preparation and reporting
  • Working knowledge of tax return preparation
  • Proven organizational and time management skills in order to effectively manage multiple priorities and competing demands within tight deadlines
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other Financial Reporting software (Microsoft D365, Power BI, TaxPrep)
  • As part of our commitment to safety and integrity, successful candidates will be required to complete a background check and credit check prior to employment.

At Fountain Tire, you would have a great place to work! If you’re a proactive and skilled accounting professional looking to make a difference in a supportive and dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply online today!

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