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About The Role
Reporting to the Controller, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing full cycle of payroll and Accounts Payable. This is a fantastic opportunity for an accounting professional who thrives in a busy workplace and works closely with the Operations team of the Company.
As The Accounting Specialist, You Will
- Process weekly payroll and related payroll tasks such as preparing weekly remittance, issuing ROEs, and year-end T4 reconciliation
- Process a large volume of supplier and overhead invoices per internal procedures
- Match invoices with purchase orders and receiving documents
- Follow up and solve invoice issues with Operations team in a time-sensitive manner
- Deal with supplier inquires timely, and in a professional manner
- Reconcile supplier accounts in the system with supplier statements
- Follow up on outstanding or missing invoices and investigate supplier account discrepancy
- Reconcile the Accounts Payable subledger to the General Ledger and ensure that all invoices and payments are accounted for, credits issued when applicable
- Process weekly payments for suppliers and subcontractors
- Communicate any unsolved issues and work progress with the Controller regularly
- Perform other accounting duties as needed
- College diploma in accounting, finance, business, or related discipline
- Equivalent work experience will be considered as well
- Minimum three years’ accounting experience in a construction company is ideal
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certificate is required
- Knowledge of Jonas Construction Software is considered as an asset
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.)
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
- Well organized and ability to prioritize tasks based on deadlines
- Capable of managing all financial and other records with accuracy and confidentiality
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Self-motivated and self-directed with minimum supervision
Compensation: Salary based on experience and skills, plus benefits
Benefits
- Immediate inclusion in the Company’s group benefits plan upon hiring. The Company pays 100% of premiums for the Health Benefits (medical and dental coverage) and employees pay premiums for long-term disability, AD&D and life insurance coverage.
- Immediate inclusion in the Company’s Group RRSP plan upon hiring. The employer will match the employee’s contribution to a maximum of 3% of gross pay salary.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Extended health care and Vision Care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Work Location:
- In person at Halifax Office (Bayers Business Park)
- Remote working option is not available currently
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