Intermediate Accountant

If you are a talented Accountant with Construction industry experience, Aplin has the right opportunity for you! Our Calgary-based client is seeking an Intermediate Accountant tooversee their general accounting operations.This is aPermanent position and is available to candidates inCalgary, AB.
Benefits & Perks:

• Compensation: $70,000 to $80,000
• Hybrid work structure
• Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Responsibilities:

• Assist project teams with questions or needs related to accounting for jobs
• Set up new job contracts according to statement of values
• Change order entry
• Prepare and analyze job cost reports
• Investigate any unbilled project costs
• Prepare job invoices
• Reconciling bank and credit card statements
• Perform payroll function for all personnel
• Set up and verify new vendors
• Review approved subcontractor billing for accuracy
• Reconcile accounts payable
• Support month-end and year-end close processes and assist with reports
• File monthly GST returns
• Analyze financial information for accuracy and summarize financial status
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures to improve efficiency and reduce spending
• Provide input into the department's goal-setting process
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles
• Assisting with corporate, legal, government and other regulatory filings as required
• Liaise with Project Staff to improve financial procedures
• Other duties as assigned to meet corporate objectives

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of related full-cycle accounting experience, including job costing and payroll
• Experience in the construction industry
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• In-depth understanding of accounting principles for private companies (ASPE)
• Awareness of business trends
• Familiarity with financial statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Hands-on experience with Quickbooks Online
• Experience with new systems implementation is an asset
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office along with the ability to quickly learn new applications
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• A team player, personable, organized, energetic, and possess strong communication skills

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