Accounting Assistant

Scarborough Transit Connect; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company involved in one of Toronto's most exciting rail projects as an Accounting Assistant. This role requires strong financial skills and the ability to manage project costs effectively. You will work closely with various teams to ensure accurate processing of vendor payments and maintain good vendor relations. The company offers competitive pay, comprehensive health benefits, and a focus on professional development in a safe work environment. If you're a dedicated team player with exceptional attention to detail, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Health and Dental Benefits

RRSP Matching Plans

Learning and Development Opportunities

Health and Safety Focused Environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably in rail transit or large-scale infrastructure.
• Strong financial skills and ability to work with internal/external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs and vendor payments accurately and timely.
• Reconcile accounts with vendors and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end close and prepare journal entries.

Skills

Financial Acumen

Quantitative Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Bachelor's Degree in Economics

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Business Objects

SharePoint

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, Rails 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 Accounting Assistant to join our team.

What You Will Do:

• Work closely with cost control, procurement, and subcontract administration teams to ensure project costs and vendor payments are processed accurately on a timely basis.
• Manage project email box for incoming billings from vendors and maintain an invoice log file to track all invoice progresses.
• Liaison with construction and other teams to verify accuracy of vendor invoices and obtain appropriate approvals for processing invoices.
• Reconcile accounts with vendors and resolve discrepancy issues.
• Respond to vendor inquiries, maintain good vendor relations, and solve problems.
• Assist in posting Purchase Order Good Receipts in SAP.
• Assist in processing payment run and communicate with AP department as required.
• Assist with month end close & prepare necessary journal entries.
• Assist with month end close & prepare necessary journal entries.
• Assist in analyzing project cost reports by cost code to ensure correct cost codes are applied.
• Assist with documentation and ensure continuous process improvements are applied within area of responsibility.
• Assist with audits - financial, Internal control, client audit & tax.
• 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 in similar role; rail transit project or large-scale infrastructure (Hydro, Renewable Energy, Oil & Gas, Power, etc.) experience would be a strong asset.
• Strong financial acumen and relevant financial skills, including quantitative problem solving.
• Broad business knowledge, end-to-end thinking, and organizational awareness.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work with internal/ external stakeholders.
• Ability to conduct business ethically and act with discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask.
• A dedicated team player with exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with SAP, Business Objects and SharePoint are valued.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay, 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.

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, color, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and record of offences.

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We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner through the implementation of the requirements of the AODA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the AODA during any step of the application process, please email us at [e-mail].