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.