Accounting Technician

The **Accounting Technician **reports directly to the **Vice President, Accounting & Finance**, and will be responsible for the financial administration of the company and project costing, as it relates to the operation of a construction business.
- **As an Accounting Technician at Ashton Construction Services Inc. you will**:_
- Perform and support financial administration for the company, including reconciliations; assisting with financial analysis; budgeting; data entry and tracking.
- Assist with the management of the company general ledger, monthly closing, process and preparation of monthly and annual financial statements and ongoing reports in accordance with Buildertrend and QuickBooks Online (QBO) software.
- Support the Vice President with oversight of the accounting and finance functions.
- Perform and manage the accounts payable process with our vendors, subtrades and suppliers.
- Verify invoices in QBO and Buildertrend for all departments.
- Check coding for invoices and expense reports as directed.
- Manage and track vendor holdbacks.
- Follow up with the team on outstanding invoices, credit card payments, and invoice approvals.
- Assist with input of accounts receivable invoices, collections, and reporting.
- Complete WCB clearance checks.
- Assist with monthly payroll process.
- Assist with process optimization and other duties as assigned.
- **To be Successful at Ashton Construction Services Inc., you will have the following qualifications and experience**:_
- 2-3 years' experience in accounting with preference for construction accounting background (commercial buildings, multifamily, retail, healthcare, etc.).
- Preference given for Diploma or Certificate in Accounting Technology.
- Proficient with QuickBooks Online (QBO).
- Proficient in a Windows environment and MS Office Suite including Teams and Planner.
- Proficient with Adobe Pro.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution and communication skills.
- The ability to make timely and rational decisions under pressure.
- Experience using Buildertrend, or other related software, considered an asset.
- **Compensation and Benefits**:_
- Competitive salary with annual bonus potential
- Extensive group benefits package including extended health care, dental, life insurance, disability coverage and RRSP matching.
- **What we can offer you**:_
- Strong commitment to safety in the workplace. ACS is COR certified.
- Grounded and family-oriented workplace in a progressive environment that is at the forefront of the construction industry in Canmore.
- Commitment to training for career development.
- Fun working atmosphere with multiple team building events each year.

We care about people. ACS is committed to building a safe workplace where everyone can succeed and belong. As a 2023 Bronze Champion of the Bow Valley Workplace Inclusion Charter, we’re continuing to work on company commitments to build an even more diverse, equitable, and inclusive team environment.

With a focus on creating a working environment built on mutual respect and professionalism, we aim to attract motivated, talented people who will thrive and grow with our company. We’re proud that our diverse team is over 40% female While we acknowledge that there’s still more work to be done, our DEI practices are continually evolving as our company grows.

As an environmentally conscious business, ACS incorporates green practices wherever possible, both at our workplace and worksites. We also proudly offer sustainable construction solutions.

**We're building careers, not filling jobs.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $60,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- What is your current location? (Please note that this is an on-site position with mínimal remote working possible upon completion of probation.)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (required)

**Experience**:

- Accounting: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-10-11
Expected start date: 2024-10-07