Accounting Analyst

Black & McDonald Limited; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounting Analyst to join their dynamic team in Markham. This role offers a hybrid work option and involves supporting the Southern Ontario FMO Region's Accounting and Finance Team. As an Accounting Analyst, you will play a crucial role in job costing functions, cost control, and financial reporting. Your expertise in JD Edwards and MS Office will be essential in preparing financial documents and ensuring compliance with budgets. If you are a committed professional with a passion for accounting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience in budgetary preparation in construction.
• Post-secondary education in accounting or finance required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post manual cost transfers and salary recovery worksheets.
• Monitor material, labour, and subcontractor costs for FMO jobs.
• Assist with monthly reporting and year-end audit requirements.

Skills

Budgetary preparation

Time management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Post-secondary education in accounting/finance

Tools

JD Edwards

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Basware

Job description

Position : Accounting Analyst
Location : Markham
Structure : Full-time position, hybrid work option

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald’s Southern Ontario FMO Accounting & Finance team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

Black & McDonald Limited is actively seeking an Accounting Analyst to support the Southern Ontario FMO Region's Accounting and Finance Team, located in Markham, Ontario. Reporting to the Regional Controller, the Accounting Analyst primary areas of responsibility will consist of ongoing performance and monitoring of job costing functions in support of regional business activities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use JD Edwards to prepare and post manual cost transfers, salary recovery worksheets, truck recoveries, and any recurring recoveries for accurate job costing
• Assisting in cost control through monitoring material, labour, and subcontractor costs for Facilities Maintenance Operations (FMO) jobs are in line with established budgets and forecasts
• Monitor work order processes to ensure any work order exceptions, unbilled purchase orders, and issues with mark-up tables for all FMO work orders are addressed
• Assist in matching and coding vendor invoices, expenses, costing, and other payments in Basware
• Reconciling and matching corporate credit card statements to receipts and ensure accurate costing of expense to business units
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation of SOFMO, National FMO and other company accounts as necessary, and follow up on unreconciled items, unposted cash receipts, or rejected payments
• Participate in month-end WIP reviews
• Provide job cost information for month end, quarter end and year end close
• Assist in reviewing trial balance, and assist preparing and analyzing lead sheets; follow up on reconciling items
• GST/HST and other government filing and remittances and necessary
• Flag any potential risks and concerns and bring to monthly review meetings
• Assist with any other monthly reporting requirements as directed by controller(s)
• Assist in reviewing and uploading annual budget and quarterly forecasts once approved by senior management and controller(s)
• Assist with quarterly reporting requirements as directed by controller(s)
• Assist with any year end audit requirements
• Assist with general year end closing as directed by controller(s)
• Oversee regional cellphone orders and manage billing processes
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Post-secondary education in accounting/finance or equivalent experience
• 2-5 years proven experience with budgetary preparation and maintenance in a construction setting
• Advanced user of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Advanced used of JD Edwards
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
• Ability to work independently, and holds self and others accountable
• Proven ability to problem solve

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.