Senior Accountant

Job summary

Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, financial statements, management reports, and required filings while supporting month-end and year-end close. Assist with daily accounting operations, audits, cash flow planning, fixed asset records, and improvements to accounting processes and internal controls.

Job details

Senior Accountant – Construction We are working with a growing construction company that is looking to add a Senior Accountant to its finance team. This is a hands on accounting role with responsibility for general ledger, reconciliations, month end close, financial reporting and supporting the day to day financial operations of the business. What you’ll do Prepare journal entries, accruals and account reconciliations Support month end and year end close Prepare financial statements and management reports Complete bank, credit card and balance sheet reconciliations Support accounts payable and accounts receivable as needed Assist with cash flow, budgeting and forecasting Prepare GST and other required filings Support external audits and provide schedules and documentation Maintain fixed asset and capital expenditure records Help improve accounting processes and internal controls Work with operations and management on accounting and financial matters Support other accounting projects as needed What you bring 4+ years of accounting experience Post secondary education in Accounting, Finance or a related field CPA designation or working toward a CPA is an asset Strong general ledger and financial reporting experience Good understanding of Canadian accounting principles Strong Excel and accounting system skills Construction or contracting experience is an asset Good attention to detail Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities The opportunity This would suit someone who likes a hands on accounting role and wants to take ownership of their work. You will work closely with both the finance and operations teams and have the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities as the company grows. Job Type: Full time Industry: Construction

What you’ll do

Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, financial statements, management reports, and required filings while supporting month-end and year-end close. Assist with daily accounting operations, audits, cash flow planning, fixed asset records, and improvements to accounting processes and internal controls.

Requirements

Requires at least four years of accounting experience, post-secondary education in accounting, finance, or a related field, and strong general ledger and financial reporting experience. Candidates should understand Canadian accounting principles, have strong Excel and accounting system skills, and be detail-oriented and able to work independently; a CPA designation or progress toward one and construction experience are assets.

Listed skills

• Budgeting · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Month-End Close · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• General Ledger
• Journal Entries
• Accruals
• Account Reconciliations
• Month-End Close
• Year-End Close
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Statements
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Cash Flow Management
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• GST Filings
• Audit Support
• Internal Controls

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Construction