Senior Accountant

 

Description:

Responsibilities

 

• Prepares daily bank recons of all bank accounts

• Scans daily cheque deposits

• Submits all online bills on the bank portals

• Portal submission and payment processing of GST, WSIB, EHT, PST etc.

• Submits and process weekly payroll remittances

• Prepares the monthly Cost To Complete spreadsheet and sends to Production

 

Performs the Cost Accounting functions as follows:

 

  • Coordinates with Project Coordinators &/or Estimators for any requisitions not covered by a budget
  • Ensures that cost estimates are allocated to correct line items.
  • Verifies and endorse journal entry adjustments for cost items that were erroneously allocated
  • Conducts job cost analysis, identifying reasons for variances and proposed resolutions.
  • Reviews percentage and amount billed as against percentage and amount spent (actual cost/estimate), sends a list of underbilled jobs to Production for further verification.
  • Works closely with Production and Estimating team to ensure adherence to all accounting and finance policies. Providing them with information to assist them in managing their projects.
  • Handles and resolves internal inquiries related to job cost.

 

  • Prepares year end audit schedules and assist in the compliance of requirements
  • Assist in resolution of day to day concerns of the accounting department
  • Covers for the Accounting Manager in his absence
  • Provide support with other administrative functions as required.

 

Qualifications

 

• 2-5 years’ experience working in cost/project accounting, budgets and internal controls.

• Post-secondary education in Accounting and/ or in related field.

• Construction experience preferred.

• Sound knowledge of MS Office suite, including Word and Excel.

• Accounting software skills on Sage, Procore, Jonas etc.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Exceptional time management skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.

Organization The Lignum Group
Industry Accounting / Finance / Audit Jobs
Occupational Category Senior Accountant
Job Location British Columbia,Canada
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Intermediate
Experience 2 Years
Posted at 2024-09-02 12:22 pm
Expires on 2024-12-21