Construction General Accountant: Project Costing Expert

Newlands Group; Burlington; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Burlington is looking for a General Accountant to manage full-cycle accounting and support financial operations. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in accounting, preferably in the construction industry, and is proficient with accounting software like Sage or Yardi. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of full-cycle accounting experience, ideally in construction.
• Experience with job costing and project-based accounting is an asset.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting, including accounts payable and receivable.
• Prepare and process monthly bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Support job costing and project accounting.
• Prepare and file HST and other government remittances.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Sage

Yardi

Jonas

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A leading construction company in Burlington is looking for a General Accountant to manage full-cycle accounting and support financial operations. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in accounting, preferably in the construction industry, and is proficient with accounting software like Sage or Yardi. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are essential for success in this role.