Alberta · NOC 11100

Accountant Jobs in Alberta — 2026

115 accountant jobs posted in Alberta in the last four weeks, with salary benchmarks, licensing notes and the employers hiring most.

Jobs available
115
Median salary
$75,000
NOC code
11100
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About accountant work in Alberta

Salary range

Postings for financial auditors and accountants in Alberta run from about $62,719 at the 25th percentile to $83,750 at the 75th, with a median of $75,000 per year (2026-05, 31 postings).

$50,000median $75,000$140,000

NOC code

11100 — Financial auditors and accountants. This is the code you enter for Express Entry, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), and Job Bank.

Licensing and qualifications

No licence is needed to work in accounting, but the CPA designation is regulated provincially and many senior postings require it or active enrolment in the CPA program.

What employers ask for: A degree in accounting or finance, a CPA designation or progress toward one, and experience with an ERP or accounting system such as QuickBooks, Sage or NetSuite.

LMIA and immigration

None of the current accountant postings in Alberta are flagged LMIA-eligible. Newcomers can also look at the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) and the LMIA employer list.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary for a accountant in Alberta?
The median salary for financial auditors and accountants in Alberta is $75,000 per year, with most postings between $62,719 and $83,750 (2026-05). 18 of the 115 current Accountant postings in Alberta on Jobily state a salary.
Do I need a Canadian licence to work as a accountant in Alberta?
No licence is needed to work in accounting, but the CPA designation is regulated provincially and many senior postings require it or active enrolment in the CPA program.
What is the NOC code for accountant?
The NOC 2021 code for accountant is 11100 (Financial auditors and accountants). This is the code used for Express Entry, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), and Job Bank.