Senior Accountant

Dawson Group is looking for a collaborative Senior Accountant who will be the direct liaison between the Finance and Operations teams.
In this role you will be a valued member of the Dawson Group, working in a permanent, full-time position of Senior Accountant, reporting to the Controller. The seasonality of the business will require you to understand the cycles and plan accordingly. This role will be responsible for performing full cycle accounting and month-end tasks for Dawson Road Maintenance, a business within the Dawson Group. This includes preparation of required accounting entries, account reconciliations, monthly financial statement preparation, completion of budgets, forecasts and related variance analysis. Your base location will be in Kamloops, B.C.; however, the Dawson Group embraces distributed work, meaning the successful candidate will have the flexibility to work from home, with set days in our office.
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WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Ability to efficiently perform full cycle accounting and month-end tasks for the construction entities within the Dawson Group
• In partnership with the operational leadership lead the annual budget and quarterly forecasting process for the assigned Dawson Group of companies
• Prepare and update rolling weekly cash flow analysis
• Continuously monitor budget and forecast to actual for variances, identifying trends and recommending actions
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks while working within tight deadlines
• Work effectively with construction operations in developing efficient processes and procedures to ensure expedient invoicing and the timely capture of cost data
• Prepare monthly balance sheet and job cost reconciliations
• Preparation and filing of periodic government returns including GST, PST and Work Safe BC.
• Process, prepare allocations, and bill inter-company transactions and reconciliations

You will receive mentorship, guidance and opportunities to enhance your finance and accounting skills in a diversified, fast-paced construction environment. You will work with other highly experienced professionals and be part of a team dedicated to providing value added services to all operations groups and building on a track record of success.
WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor of Business Degree or Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
• Minimum 4 years of accounting experience
• CPA preferred; candidates in the final stages of their CPA may be considered
• Exceptional Excel Skills including proficient use of pivot tables and formulas
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Industry experience in construction/manufacturing would be an asset

BENEFITS
Looking to be a key member of a well-established family-owned company? Our core values include: People First, Integrity, Respect and Excellence and as such we are committed to providing an environment that supports the growth and effectiveness of our employees and the organization. You will work for a company that offers an excellent compensation package, pension, and medical benefits, as well as learning and long-term advancement opportunities.
The Dawson Group is expanding our reach and need people like you to join us on our journey, and to help us continue safely connecting our communities.
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