Accountant

Aecon Group, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A joint venture for transit projects in Toronto is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage project costs and collaborate with various teams. The successful candidate will process invoices, perform journal entries, and contribute to audits. A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting and over 3 years of experience in the construction industry are required. Strong Excel skills and the ability to function in diverse environments are essential. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

RRSP matching plans

Learning and development opportunities

Work environment focused on health and safety

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience, preferably in construction industry.
• Significant reconciliation experience.
• Experience working within highly diverse, intercultural environments.

Responsibilities

• Process Purchase Order Goods Receipts in SAP.
• Communicate with and respond to vendor inquiries.
• Perform journal entries in SAP for proper GL accounts.
• Finalize station costs at month-end close.
• Generate and analyze project cost reports.
• Assist with audits and process documentation.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Highly analytical and detail oriented

Strong interpersonal skills

Self-starter

Proficiency in verbal and written English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting

CPA or pursuing CPA designation

Tools

SAP

Job description

Who We Are

STC is a joint venture between Aecon and FCC Canada Ltd. that was selected by Metrolinx to deliver the Scarborough Subway Extension - Stations, Rail and Systems (SSE-SRS) package. The Scarborough Subway Extension will bring the TTC's Line 2 subway service nearly eight kilometers farther into Scarborough. It will extend from Kennedy Station to Sheppard Avenue and McCowan Road, providing quick and seamless transit for those heading into and out of the downtown core and those travelling within Scarborough. The extension will replace Line 3 (the Scarborough RT), helping to reduce travel times and improve access to jobs, schools, and other key destinations throughout the city. As part of this project, we are currently looking for an Accountant to join our team.

What You Will Do

• Work closely with construction, cost control and procurement teams to process Purchase Order Goods Receipts in SAP according to invoices approved to ensure project costs are processed accurately and on a timely basis.
• Communicate with and respond to vendor inquiries, maintain good vendor relations, and solve problems.
• Perform journal entries in SAP to ensure proper GL accounts and network activity codes are used.
• Work with station Cost Controller to finalize station costs at month-end close.
• Generate and analyze project cost reports by cost code to ensure correct cost codes are used.
• Assist with process documentation and ensure continuous process improvements are applied within area of responsibility.
• Assist with audits - financial, Internal control, client audit & tax.
• Provide support and coverage for team members during their time off.
• Ad-hoc tasks assigned by manager and initiatives as required.

Experience You Will Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting
• 3+ years of experience, preferably in construction industry.
• CPA or pursuing CPA designation is an asset.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Knowledge of Full Cycle Accounting.
• Significant reconciliation experience.
• Highly analytical and detail oriented.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate within a highly matrixed organization.
• Self-starter with an ability to identify issues and resolve problems independently.
• Experience working within highly diverse, intercultural environments.
• Proficiency in verbal and written English.
• Be a champion of inclusion and diversity.

Why Join Us

Compensation: $75,000 - $90,000 annually. The listed salary range reflects potential base pay and considers factors such as experience, education, and training. Each candidate is evaluated individually and offers toward the higher end may be extended to those with exceptional qualifications.

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits and RRSP matching plans.
• The opportunity to work on one of the most exciting rail projects in Toronto.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

This posting is for a current vacancy and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

STC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and record of offences.

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