Accounting Manager

We are Pomerleau. And you could be too.
At Pomerleau, we fully understand that our mission is not only to create infrastructure or erect buildings, but to build communities. As a leader in the construction industry for nearly 60 years, we always aim to make a positive impact on the lives of the people we serve across Canada.

To do this, we do everything we can to listen to their needs, to never lose sight of the realities of tomorrow and to innovate in a more committed, more collaborative and more sustainable way. Together, this is how we redefine our practice - for the good of our profession and of future generations.

What YOU Will Do

The Accounting Manager is responsible for ensuring that accounting and tax procedures are applied, and that tax, social security and closing deadlines are met for major projects. They are in charge of auditing accounts right through to the preparation of financial statements. They supervise and rely on an accounting team to carry out their tasks. They act under the supervision of the Administrative and Financial Director.
Main duties :

• Ensures compliance with accounting rules;
  
• Ensures compliance with internal rules;
  
• Ensures that all trial balance accounts are properly justified;
  
• Checks accounting entries in supplier/customer/employee subsidiary balances:
  
  • Letters invoices;
    
  • Checks allocation of amounts;
    
  • Justifies debit balances;
    
  • Monitors supplier payments on a weekly basis;
    
• Controls and enters fixed asset entries (capitalization) and fixed asset maintenance;
  
• Accounts for and controls journal entry transactions;
  
• Prepares monthly cash flow reports;
  
• Prepares and transmits to the Finance and Administration Manager cash outflow forecasts based on :
  
  • Supplier due dates;
    
  • Specific payment requests from the project manager or superintendents;
    
  • Social security and tax deadlines;
    
• Prepares bank reconciliation statements:
  
  • Retrieves bank statements;
    
  • Reconciles bank entries;
    
  • Identifies anomalies and refers to superior;
    
• Checks end-of-period provisions (prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, inventory accounting, risk provisions, vacation pay provisions, etc.);
  
• Prepares tax returns (tax declarations, withholding taxes, etc.);
  
• Prepares monthly financial reports (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow);
  
• Supervises and organizes the activities of payables and general accountants (collection of validations and certifications, compliance with payment deadlines);
  
• Controls payroll and payroll entries;
  
• Manages relations with auditors.

• Hold the title of Chartered Professional Accountant of Quebec;
  
• Have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, majoring in Accounting;
  
• 5 to 10 years' experience in the accounting and financial professions;
  
• Accounting experience in the construction industry is an asset;
  
• Knowledge of the SAP system;
  
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including Excel;
  
• Demonstrate autonomy and thoroughness;
  
• Ability to anticipate and plan priority tasks.

Why Choose Pomerleau

• Competitive salary

• 4 weeks’ vacation

• Group insurance (including a health spending account!)

• Group RRSP

• Employer paid monthly public transit pass

• Fitness Membership or Activity Reimbursement

• Employee assistance program

• Exciting training opportunities

• Dynamic culture

• Exciting career opportunities

• Summer hours all year long

• Access to telemedicine platform Dialogue for free

• New remote work policy

What are you waiting for? Let's build something extraordinary together. Apply now to join the team. We want to hear from you!
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Pomerleau Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. During any stage of the recruitment and hiring process, accommodation for applicants with disabilities are available upon request.