Full Cycle Accountant - Maternity Leave Contract

Firma Contracting Inc.; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Full Cycle Accountant to manage the financial aspects of its projects in Saskatoon. This full-time, 15-month contract role involves ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and effective budget management. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, along with substantial experience in handling construction accounting processes including job costing and project billing, and must be well-versed in QuickBooks and Excel.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Flexible work arrangements

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally in construction.
• Proficient in QuickBooks and Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPS).
• Experience with payroll processing and related filings is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records for construction projects.
• Perform full-cycle payroll processes and monthly GST filings.
• Provide financial analysis and support for other departments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks Desktop

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Job description

Full Cycle Accountant

Location: Saskatoon or Edmonton
Job Type: Full Time (15 Month Contract)
Reports To: CFO

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Full Cycle Accountant to manage the day to day of our construction projects and operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting with specific experience in the construction industry, including cost accounting, project billing, and job costing. This role is critical in ensuring financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, cashflow management, and efficient project budget management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate financial records for all construction projects.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance.
• Perform job costing and track expenses against budgets.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including vendor payments and monthly customer billings.
• Coordinate with project managers to ensure proper coding of expenses and timely billing.
• Coordinate with HR coordinate and ensure timely employee onboarding and offboarding.

• Process full-cycle payroll, including ROEs, T4s, and WCB submissions.

• Reconcile and process personal expenses.
• Manage monthly GST and PST filings, as well as quarterly ITFA filings.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Assist in the preparation of year-end financial statements and tax compliance documentation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to their implementation
• Provide financial analysis and support to other departments.
• Perform ad hoc analysis, reporting and other tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2–5 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally in the construction industry.
• Proficient in QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online.
• Strong understanding of job costing and construction billing processes
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.
• Experience with payroll processing and related filings is an asset.
• Intermediate - Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPS, data analysis)

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance