Accounting Specialist

Avondale Construction Ltd; Halifax; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits

RRSP matching

Employee Assistance Program

Extended health care

On-site parking

Paid time off

Job summary

Avondale Construction Ltd. is seeking an Accounting Specialist to join our Halifax team. reporting to the Controller, you will manage full cycle payroll and Accounts Payable in a busy environment, coordinating with Operations.

This role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and timely communication across departments. The ideal candidate has a college diploma in accounting with CPP certification, strong MS Office skills, and at least three years of construction accounting experience.

Qualifications

• College diploma in accounting, finance, business, or related discipline.
• Equivalent work experience will be considered as well
• Minimum three years’ accounting experience in a construction company is ideal
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certificate is required
• Knowledge of Jonas Construction Software is considered as an asset
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.)
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
• Well organized and ability to prioritize tasks based on deadlines
• Capable of managing all financial and other records with accuracy and confidentiality
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivated and self-directed with minimum supervision

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll and related payroll tasks such as preparing weekly remittance, issuing ROEs, and year-end T4 reconciliation
• Process a large volume of supplier and overhead invoices per internal procedures
• Match invoices with purchase orders and receiving documents
• Follow up and solve invoice issues with Operations team in a time-sensitive manner
• Deal with supplier inquiries timely, and in a professional manner
• Reconcile supplier accounts in the system with supplier statements
• Follow up on outstanding or missing invoices and investigate supplier account discrepancy
• Reconcile the Accounts Payable subledger to the General Ledger and ensure that all invoices and payments are accounted for, credits issued when applicable
• Process weekly payments for suppliers and subcontractors
• Communicate any unsolved issues and work progress with the Controller regularly
• Perform other accounting duties as needed

Skills

MS Office Suite

Communication

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

College diploma in accounting/finance

CPP certificate

Tools

Jonas Construction Software

Job description

We are seeking top-tier talent; an efficient and self-directed Accounting Specialist to join our fast-growing team. The ability to multitask and accurately process weekly payroll, supplier/subcontractor payments, and a large volume of invoices is essential in this position. The idea candidate is competent and well organized with excellent communication skills.

About The Role

Reporting to the Controller, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing full cycle of payroll and Accounts Payable. This is a fantastic opportunity for an accounting professional who thrives in a busy workplace and works closely with the Operations team of the Company.

As The Accounting Specialist, You Will

• Process weekly payroll and related payroll tasks such as preparing weekly remittance, issuing ROEs, and year-end T4 reconciliation
• Process a large volume of supplier and overhead invoices per internal procedures
• Match invoices with purchase orders and receiving documents
• Follow up and solve invoice issues with Operations team in a time-sensitive manner
• Deal with supplier inquires timely, and in a professional manner
• Reconcile supplier accounts in the system with supplier statements
• Follow up on outstanding or missing invoices and investigate supplier account discrepancy
• Reconcile the Accounts Payable subledger to the General Ledger and ensure that all invoices and payments are accounted for, credits issued when applicable
• Process weekly payments for suppliers and subcontractors
• Communicate any unsolved issues and work progress with the Controller regularly
• Perform other accounting duties as needed

Qualifications/ Experience

• College diploma in accounting, finance, business, or related discipline
• Equivalent work experience will be considered as well
• Minimum three years’ accounting experience in a construction company is ideal
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certificate is required
• Knowledge of Jonas Construction Software is considered as an asset
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.)
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
• Well organized and ability to prioritize tasks based on deadlines
• Capable of managing all financial and other records with accuracy and confidentiality
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivated and self-directed with minimum supervision

Job Type: Full-time and Permanent

Compensation: Salary based on experience and skills, plus benefits

Benefits

• Immediate inclusion in the Company’s group benefits plan upon hiring. The Company pays 100% of premiums for the Health Benefits (medical and dental coverage) and employees pay premiums for long-term disability, AD&D and life insurance coverage.
• Immediate inclusion in the Company’s Group RRSP plan upon hiring. The employer will match the employee’s contribution to a maximum of 3% of gross pay salary.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Extended health care and Vision Care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Work Location

• In person at Halifax Office (Bayers Business Park)
• Remote working option is not available currently