Accounting Specialist

Canacre; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Accounting Specialist to join their Toronto team. In this entry-level role, you'll provide essential financial support, managing accounts payable and invoicing while ensuring compliance and accuracy. The company fosters a culture of trust and collaboration, promoting diversity and inclusivity. You'll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects in land, energy, and transportation development. With a commitment to employee well-being, the firm offers comprehensive benefits, including health coverage and flexible work arrangements. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Dental Coverage

Paid Sick Days

Paid Personal Days

Long-Term Disability

RRSP Employer Matching

Discounted Gym Membership

Flexible Work Arrangement

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional accounting experience required.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Compile and reconcile invoices and manage corporate credit cards.
• Process vendor payments and suggest efficiency improvements.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Post Secondary Education in Accounting

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Please note this can be a hybrid position and will report into our Toronto Office.

Join the Canacre team in an exciting role working on leading edge infrastructure projects.

We are technical experts in land, energy, and transportation development delivering accurate, innovative, and agile solutions to our partners. We provide land acquisition, geospatial mapping, data management, web-based GIS, community relations, land feasibility studies, and permitting services. Canacre’s clients include developers, large scale service providers, and government entities that are involved in the planning and development of energy projects, rights of way, resources, and infrastructure across Canada and the United States. Canacre works on large-scale wind and solar power projects, high-voltage transmission lines, pipeline projects, municipal roads projects, and groupings of cellular towers and rooftop antennas.

At Canacre, we act with honesty and integrity within a culture where trust, collaboration, and teamwork flourish. We commit to diversity, inclusivity and the celebration of successes. Our vision is to foster an environment that promotes inspired and empowered team members who make an impact.

The Accounting Specialist provides financial support to Canacre through preparing and maintaining records, files and processes in order to enable smooth and compliant financial operations. The Accounting Specialist’s main responsibilities will include full cycle accounts payable, invoicing, corporate credit card administration and reconciliation.

In Addition, Your Role Will Be To

• Compile and reconcile invoices.
• Assist with client payment postings.
• Manage and administer all corporate credit cards.
• Assist with monthly bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Review employee expense reports and ensure receipts are in compliance with company policy.
• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
• Process vendor payments and wire transfers.
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending.

Qualifications

• Post Secondary education in accounting, bookkeeping or a related field is required
• Minimum 2 years of professional accounting experience is required
• Experience with ERP systems, specifically Deltek Vantagepoint is considered an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Able to filter through high volume of data and transactions quickly and efficiently
• Strong attention to detail

At Canacre, our benefits program is one of the ways in which we reinforce the value we place on employees and the role they play in helping us achieve our goals. Canacre offers comprehensive health and dental coverage, paid sick and personal days, and Long-Term Disability. Other benefits include a RRSP employer matching program, discounted Goodlife corporate membership, flexible work arrangement and a variety of wellness programs.

Given the volume of applications we typically receive, we are unable to respond to all applicants, however, you will be contacted if your experience is a suitable match. No phone calls please.

A condition of employment is a current valid criminal background check. We will require consent to submit a criminal background check on your behalf.

As part of Canacre’s ongoing commitment to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Canacre will provide assistance to applicants who request accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation please contact [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Utilities