General Accountant

5 days ago

Burlington, Ontario, Canada Newlands Group Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year


General Accountant

Location: Burlington, Ontario 

Industry: ICI Construction

Company Overview:

Our client is a well-established construction company specializing in Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (ICI) projects across Ontario. With a strong reputation for quality, safety, and integrity, they continue to deliver exceptional results on a diverse range of projects. They are seeking a General Accountant to join their growing team and support the company's day-to-day financial operations.

Position Overview:

The General Accountant will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, managing full-cycle accounting activities, and supporting the finance function to ensure smooth operations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a dynamic construction environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage full-cycle accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance.

  • Prepare and process monthly bank reconciliations and credit card reconciliations.

  • Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.

  • Support job costing, project accounting, and WIP reporting for construction projects.

  • Maintain and reconcile sub-ledgers and prepare supporting schedules as required.

  • Prepare and file HST, WSIB, EHT, and other government remittances.

  • Assist with financial statement preparation and liaise with external accountants during audits.

  • Support payroll processing and related journal entries as needed.

  • Identify and recommend process improvements for efficiency and accuracy.

  • Provide general administrative and accounting support to the finance and project teams.

Qualifications:

  • Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

  • Minimum 3-5 years of full-cycle accounting experience, ideally within the construction or related industry.

  • Experience with job costing and project-based accounting is an asset.

  • Proficiency with Sage, Yardi, Jonas, or a similar construction accounting software is preferred.

  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting principles.

  • Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset.


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