Financial Administrator

Isidore landscapes Inc.; Richmond; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress

Dental care

Extended health care

DPSP for Canadian/ Permanent Residents

Job summary

Isidore Landscapes Inc. is seeking a Financial Administrator to oversee finance and administration, lead a small team, and ensure accurate reporting in alignment with Canadian standards.

The role requires QuickBooks Desktop and Excel proficiency, payroll processing, budgeting, and strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects in a construction-focused landscape company.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in accounting.
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role with a construction related company.
• Proficient in QuickBooks Desktop and Excel are necessary, ADP desirable.
• Solid understanding of financial processes.
• Planning and organization skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Leadership, management, and organizational skills to supervise a team of 3.
• Ability to work on multiple projects.
• Interpersonal relationship skills to interact with coworkers, clients, suppliers, etc.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the finance and admin department, and develop systems for efficient operation.
• Lead the finance department; be responsible for supervision, training, and evaluation of assistant staff.
• Process and submit weekly employee payroll with adjustments and documentation for vacation pay, reimbursements, personal deductions, benefits contributions, wage adjustments, etc.
• Maintain employee’s benefit packages.
• Manage cash flow effectively, prioritize payments appropriately, and review expenses.
• Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable including consistent follow ups and management of overdue accounts.
• Supervise reconciliation of bank and credit card statements.
• Ensure bookkeeping records are accurate and up to date, without obsolete information.
• Reconcile intercompany accounts.
• Provide financial statements meeting Canadian accounting standards, reports, and analysis including detailed quarterly financial statements for company finances as well as monthly financial progress per project.
• Provide quarterly reports on overhead expenditures and overhead recovery per project.
• Oversee and confirm that bills are correct, paid and charges billed accordingly.
• Develop cash flow projections and budgeting.
• Prepare and file tax remittances and other government information submissions returns.
• Manage capital asset values and depreciation, shareholder disbursements and dividends, loans, mortgages, and interest, and other accounting related information.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Planning

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Education

Post-secondary education in accounting

Tools

QuickBooks Desktop

Excel

ADP

Job description

Job posting

Isidore Landscapes has been designing, installing, and maintaining landscapes in the lower mainland since 1994. We've built strong working relationships with construction companies, home builders, and landscape architects. Our technical expertise allows us to interpret, create, install, and maintain varied and complex landscape designs for all types of landscape projects.

There's so much more at Isidore!

We believe in recognizing the talent we have in-house and investing in professional development. All of our Foremen and the majority of our leadership team started in entry-level positions. We offer meaningful career opportunities, where your hard work is recognized and contributions are valued.

In addition, we offer extended health, dental and life insurance benefits following three months of service, along with exciting team events throughout the year and profit sharing at year-end.

Financial Administrator

We are in search of experienced Financial Administrator, who will be responsible for overseeing the financial and administrative aspects of the company's operation. This position requires a solid understanding of accounting practices, financial planning, record keeping and financial reporting. Must be able to work in a team environment and is familiar with QuickBooks Desktop (necessary) and ADP (desirable). Will report to the General Manager.

Duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversee the daily operations of the finance and admin department, and develop systems for efficient operation.
• Lead the finance department; be responsible for supervision, training, and evaluation of assistant staff.
• Process and submit weekly employee payroll with adjustments and documentation for vacation pay, reimbursements, personal deductions, benefits contributions, wage adjustments, etc.
• Maintain employee’s benefit packages.
• Manage cash flow effectively, prioritize payments appropriately, and review expenses.
• Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable including consistent follow ups and management of overdue accounts.
• Supervise reconciliation of bank and credit card statements.
• Ensure bookkeeping records are accurate and up to date, without obsolete information.
• Reconcile intercompany accounts.
• Provide financial statements meeting Canadian accounting standards, reports, and analysis including detailed quarterly financial statements for company finances as well as monthly financial progress per project.
• Provide quarterly reports on overhead expenditures and overhead recovery per project.
• Oversee and confirm that bills are correct, paid and charges billed accordingly.
• Develop cash flow projections and budgeting.
• Prepare and file tax remittances and other government information submissions returns.
• Manage capital asset values and depreciation, shareholder disbursements and dividends, loans, mortgages, and interest, and other accounting related information.

Requirements of the position include:

• Post-secondary education in accounting.
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role with a construction related company.
• Proficient in QuickBooks Desktop and Excel are necessary, ADP desirable.
• Solid understanding of financial processes.
• Planning and organization skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Leadership, management, and organizational skills to supervise a team of 3.
• Ability to work on multiple projects.
• Interpersonal relationship skills to interact with coworkers, clients, suppliers, etc.

We thank all applicants for their interest in our Company and regret only those shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Isidore Landscapes is an equal opportunity employer. We offer opportunities for training and advancement, as well as encourage our team members to develop their skills and grow with us.

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• DPSP for Canadian/ Permanent Residents

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Expected start date: Immediately