Junior Accountant

Department: Accounting/Finance
Reports to: Controller

As the Accounting Clerk, you will occupy a pivotal position in the financial management and oversight of our construction projects. Serving as the essential conduit between the project management and accounting departments, your role extends across the entire project lifecycle. You will collaborate intimately with both the Controller and Project Managers, ensuring the management of our company's payables. Additionally, you will act as a key liaison to external partners, facilitating smooth and effective communication.

Specific Tasks and Responsibilities

Financial Record Management:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all financial transactions, including vendor invoices, expense tracking, and contract documentation
• Perform all filing and retrieve documentation as required by internal and external parties.
• Reconcile all credit cards and verify employee timesheet calculations for accurate job allocation.
• Perform other duties as required.

Communication and Liaison:

• Respond to all accounting emails and vendor inquiries promptly.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with project managers, subcontractors, and clients regarding financial matters.
• Resolve or escalate discrepancies and issues by liaising with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal contacts.

Accounts Payable Processing:

• Process vendor invoices, ensuring verification, coding, and timely approval.
• Assist in timely and accurate payment of vendor invoices and compliance with payment terms.
• Prepare cheques for review and assist the in managing the cheque run process.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with payment terms and contractual obligations.
• Reconciliation of account payable balances and vendor statements for accuracy

Reporting and Compliance:

• Produce various reports related to payables and finances.
• Maintain accurate and timely job costs.
• Ensure adherence to proper accounting methods, policies, and principles.
• Make recommendations for process improvements to enhance efficiency.

Position Requirements

• 2 Years of experience in accounting or similar role
• Completion of a post-secondary diploma or certificate in accounting or equivalent
• Fully Bilingual (French/English verbal and written)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to learn new systems quickly and effectively
• Hands-on experience with accounting software. Sage preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Strong organizational skills along with ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining a high level of attention to detail

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 2 years (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)
• French (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-15