Accounting Administrator

Morgan Construction & Environmental Ltd.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Career development and training

Job summary

Morgan Construction & Environmental Ltd. in Edmonton, AB, is seeking an Accounting Administrator to support Corporate Accounting with SAP Concur, expense compliance, purchasing administration, reporting, and process improvements.

The role requires a diploma/certificate in accounting or related field, 3+ years in accounting or finance administration, and strong Excel and ERP skills; we offer in-office full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting or finance administration.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial software.
• SAP Concur experience is an asset.
• Construction/project-based or industrial industry experience is an asset.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Administer SAP Concur and support users with questions, training, and troubleshooting.
• Review expenses for receipt compliance and policy adherence.
• Monitor missing receipts, incomplete submissions, and policy exceptions.
• Review expense coding for accuracy including GL accounts, job numbers, and cost codes.
• Process expense transactions and reporting within established timelines.
• Prepare expense and management reports for Corporate Accounting and stakeholders.
• Assist with policy development, procedures, and internal controls.
• Maintain records to support audit readiness.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, reporting, and system functionality.
• Issue purchase orders based on approved requests from operations.
• Respond to inquiries related to purchase orders and processes.
• Support purchasing system administration, testing, and process improvements.
• Assist with purchasing reporting and analysis.
• Support accounting through banking, reconciliations, reporting, record maintenance, and other finance-related duties.
• Assist with special projects, process improvements, system administration, and priorities.
• Support month-end and year-end activities, including accruals, prepaids, reconciliations, and audit support.
• Take ownership of responsibilities and seek improvements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Customer service

Education

Diploma or certificate in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP Concur

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

At Morgan, we don’t just build projects, we build careers and futures! Join us as an ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR and play a pivotal role in our dynamic world of heavy civil construction!

We are currently accepting applications to support our continued corporate growth.

Position: Accounting Administrator

Location: Edmonton, AB (Full time In-Office)

Department: Finance

Reports To: Corporate Accounting Manager

Status: Full-Time

About the Role:

At Morgan Construction, we're focused on building better systems, stronger processes, and a Finance team that supports the continued growth of our business. We are looking for an Accounting Administrator who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving problems, and takes pride in finding ways to make processes more efficient.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting Corporate Accounting through the administration of SAP Concur, expense compliance activities, purchasing administration, reporting, and process improvement initiatives.

Beyond day-to-day processing, we are looking for someone who is curious, engaged, and motivated to identify opportunities to improve how work gets done.

What You’ll Do:

Accounting Administration & SAP Concur

• Administer SAP Concur and support users with questions, training, and troubleshooting.
• Review expenses for receipt compliance and adherence with Company policies.
• Monitor and follow up on missing receipts, incomplete submissions, and policy exceptions.
• Review expense coding for accuracy and completeness, including general ledger accounts, job numbers, and cost codes.
• Process expense transactions and reporting activities in accordance with established timelines.
• Prepare expense and management reports for Corporate Accounting and operational stakeholders.
• Assist with the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation to support audit readiness.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, reporting, and system functionality.

Purchasing Administration

• Issue purchase orders based on approved requests received from operations and support departments.
• Respond to inquiries related to purchase orders and purchasing processes.
• Support purchasing system administration, testing, and process improvements.
• Assist with purchasing reporting and analysis as required.

General Corporate Accounting Support

• Support Corporate Accounting through a variety of accounting administration activities, including banking activities, reconciliations, reporting, record maintenance, and other finance-related responsibilities.
• Assist with special projects, process improvement initiatives, system administration activities, and emerging Finance priorities as business needs evolve.
• Support month-end and year-end accounting activities, including accruals, prepaids, reconciliations, and audit support.
• Take ownership of assigned responsibilities and proactively identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, efficiency, and reporting.

What You Bring:

• Diploma or certificate in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting, finance administration, accounts payable, purchasing administration, or a related role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Experience working with ERP systems and financial software.
• SAP Concur experience is considered an asset.
• Construction, project-based, or industrial industry experience is considered an asset.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

About Morgan:

Over the past 40+ years, Morgan has completed over 5400 heavy civil projects. With a growing workforce of more than 1000 skilled professionals, our team is made up of experts in their fields, we move the earth - and we love it!

Our company is committed to the excellence of our work, workplace safety and building trust with our clients. We believe in our people and that they are the backbone of our success. Join us as a Morganite and be a part of our commitment to our values and pillars of excellence!

Why Choose Morgan Construction?

• Competitive Compensation.
• Comprehensive Benefits including extended health, dental, and life insurance.
• Stability and Growth:Opportunities for career development and training.

Use of AI Technology:

AI technology is used to assist with screening / assessing applications.

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