Accountant / Controller

Grizzly Excavating; Penticton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil construction company in Penticton is hiring an Accountant / Controller to oversee full-cycle accounting and support project managers with financial planning. The role requires a CPA designation (or in progress), 5+ years of experience in civil construction, and proficiency in Sage 100 Contractor. You will prepare financial statements and reports, ensure compliance with regulations, and optimize accounting processes. The company offers competitive wages and full-time permanent roles.

Benefits

Extended medical benefits

Dental and vision care

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience, ideally in civil construction or project-based industries.
• High accuracy and strong organization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting including accounts payable/receivable and payroll.
• Prepare financial statements, reports, and budgets.
• Lead preparation for audits and liaise with external accountants.

Skills

Accounting experience

Communication skills

Sage 100 Contractor proficiency

Excel proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

CPA designation or pursuing it

Tools

Sage 100 Contractor

Job description

The Opportunity

Grizzly Excavating is a trusted civil construction contractor based in Penticton, BC. We work with local municipalities, governmental agencies, development partners and residents on civil construction and excavation projects. We focus on road building, water, storm, sewer mainline installations, and sub-division construction. Since its establishment in 2004, Grizzly Excavating Ltd has become a major player in the Okanagan Valley civil construction industry.

Accountant / Controller

We are a medium-sized civil construction company, and we pride ourselves on high-quality work, strong client relationships, and a collaborative workplace. With an expanding portfolio of projects, we are seeking a skilled Accountant / Controller to join our team and help drive continued financial success.

Working closely with other office staff, the successful applicant will incorporate sound accounting practices to administer the full range of day-to-day operation of a business while interacting with vendors and customers by phone, email and in person. The successful applicant must demonstrate a working knowledge of business accounting as well as possess excellent computer, phone, and in-person communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, job costing, and the general ledger
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare financial statements, reports, budgets, cash flow analysis, and cost forecasting
• Manage WIP reporting, progress billings, subcontractor compliance, and holdbacks
• Track equipment and asset costing, capital expenditures, depreciation, and inventory accuracy
• Support project managers with cost reviews, margin tracking, and financial planning
• Maintain and optimize accounting processes within Sage 100 Contractor
• Lead preparation for audits and liaise with external accountants, banks, and advisors
• Ensure compliance with regulatory filings and internal control policies
• Share administrative duties with office staff such as file management, contract support, insurance tracking, and corporate documentation
• Contribute to strategic planning and continuous improvement as part of the leadership team

Qualifications

• CPA designation completed or working toward completion preferred
• 5+ years of accounting experience, ideally in civil construction or other project-based industries
• Strong working knowledge of Sage 100 Contractor software
• Understanding of construction-specific finance principles including job costing, WIP, and unit-rate cost breakdowns
• Proficient in Excel and digital workflow tools
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with field and office teams
• High accuracy, strong organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities

$30/ hour to $35 /hour (depending on experience) – Permanent, Full-time

8 Hour Shift – Monday to Friday

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of related experience. Grizzly offers competitive wages, extended medical, dental, vision care and life insurance benefits.

We are currently accepting resumes in person, through our website, LinkedIn and Indeed.