Bookkeeper for
Calgary businesses
Alberta has no provincial sales tax — just 5% GST. We understand Alberta's unique tax advantages and the specific needs of Calgary's energy, tech, and professional services sectors.
Alberta tax advantage
No provincial sales tax. No provincial payroll tax (EHT). Lowest combined corporate tax rate in Canada at 11% for small businesses.
Energy & Oilfield Services
Construction & Trades
Tech & Startups
Professional Services
Alberta's Tax System
Canada's most business-friendly province — but the books still need doing
Alberta's lack of provincial sales tax makes compliance simpler in one dimension — you only file one sales tax return (GST with CRA), not two separate returns like BC or a combined HST like Ontario.
But Alberta's energy sector creates its own bookkeeping complexity. Oilfield services companies deal with project-based revenue recognition, heavy equipment CCA, joint venture arrangements, and significant T&E that must be documented for CRA review. Variable commodity prices mean cash flow management is critical.
Calgary's growing tech sector has its own needs: US dollar revenue, SaaS revenue recognition, SR&ED credit tracking. North Ledger serves both ends of Calgary's economy.
Provincial Sales Tax
Alberta is the only Canadian province with no PST
GST Rate
Federal GST only — filed quarterly or monthly with CRA
Provincial Payroll Tax
No EHT — Alberta employers only pay federal payroll remittances + WCB
AB Small Business Corp Tax
Combined with 9% federal = 11% on first $500K of active income
WCB Alberta
Industry-specific; energy and construction rates are highest
AB Personal Income Tax
Flat-ish structure; lowest rates in Canada for mid-income earners
Industry Focus
Oilfield & energy service bookkeeping
Calgary's core industry has specific bookkeeping requirements that most generalist bookkeepers miss.
Project-based revenue
Day-rate and project invoicing requires period-accurate revenue cut-off. We ensure revenue is recognized in the right month for accurate P&Ls.
Equipment & CCA
Drill bits, field equipment, vehicles, and trailers each fall under different CCA classes (8, 10, 10.1). We track every asset and calculate depreciation correctly.
Subcontractor management
WCB clearance, T4A issuance, GST tracking — subcontractor payments in the oilfield are high-risk for CRA audits. We keep your records clean.
Field T&E documentation
Fuel, accommodation, meals, tools — field expense documentation must meet CRA standards. We set up an approval workflow that creates an audit trail.
Joint venture accounting
JV arrangements require proportionate consolidation or equity method accounting. We set up your books correctly from the start.
Fuel tax rebates
Gasoline and diesel used in qualifying off-road equipment is eligible for federal fuel tax rebates. We track eligible fuel consumption and prepare the rebate claim.
Services
Bookkeeping for Calgary and Alberta businesses
Monthly Bookkeeping
Complete reconciliation and month-end close. Clean P&L and Balance Sheet delivered by the 15th.
GST Filing
Quarterly or monthly GST returns filed with CRA. ITCs claimed on all eligible business expenses.
Payroll Processing
CPP, EI, and income tax withholding. WCB Alberta assessments. T4 preparation at year-end.
Oilfield Job Costing
Project-level costing so you know margin on every job before bidding the next one.
Equipment CCA Schedules
Fixed asset register, CCA class tracking, depreciation schedules for T2 preparation.
Catch-Up Bookkeeping
Behind on your books? We get months or years of records current before starting monthly service.
AP & AR Management
Vendor payments, invoice aging, and collections follow-up so cash flow stays predictable.
Year-End CPA Package
Trial balance, working papers, depreciation schedules — everything your CPA needs for T2.
Cross-Border Accounting
US revenue from oilfield or tech work reconciled in CAD. Foreign income reporting for CRA.
Client Feedback
What Alberta clients say
"Our oilfield service company has variable revenue and I was always behind on books. North Ledger got us on a monthly close cycle and now I actually know where we stand before bidding new contracts."
Chad M.
Alberta Client
"I run a staffing agency in SE Calgary. North Ledger handles payroll for 35 workers and month-end bookkeeping. Clean books, on time, and they understand Alberta WCB better than my old bookkeeper did."
Jasmine T.
Alberta Client
"Switched from a legacy bookkeeper who kept charging me by the hour. North Ledger is flat-rate, books are cleaner, and the year-end package made my CPA's job much faster."
Derek O.
Alberta Client
FAQ
Alberta bookkeeping questions answered
ALBERTA BOOKKEEPING
Ready to get your
Calgary books handled?
Flat rate, no surprises. We understand Alberta's no-PST advantage and work with energy, oilfield, and construction businesses daily. Free quote in 24 hours.
Your free quote includes:
- Alberta-specific GST-only filing (no PST complexity)
- Oilfield & energy sector job costing and T&E
- No provincial payroll tax — streamlined payroll setup
- Custom quote based on your transaction volume
- Free review, no obligation
No contracts · Cancel anytime · CAD & USD billing
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