General Accountant

STRABAG; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

STRABAG in Mississauga, Canada, is seeking a General Accountant to manage payroll accounting, AP processing and day-to-day finance operations. You will reconcile GL accounts, prepare payroll entries and support tax reporting, ensuring compliance with Canadian regulations.

The role requires a post-secondary degree in a related field and 5+ years of accounting experience; CPA/PCP is a plus. Proficiency in Excel and MS Dynamics is preferred. Strong accuracy and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics.
• 5+ years progressive accounting experience including payroll and personal tax activities.
• CPA designation (or PCP) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Handle general accounting functions including payroll accounting and accounts payable.
• Reconcile GL accounts, prepaid expenses and accrued liabilities.
• Prepare payroll journal entries, accruals and payroll-related tax submissions.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian tax laws and reporting deadlines.
• Support month-end close, year-end audits and internal controls implementation.

Education

Post-secondary degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

CPA/PCP designation (asset)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Dynamics

Job description

Tasks

The General Accountant will be responsible for general accounting functions, including payroll accounting, processing accounts payable, tax, bank account reconciliation and other day-to-day accounting and finance operations.

• Prepare and post payroll journal entries, accruals, payroll amounts withdrawals
• Reconcile general ledger accounts including prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, etc.
• Review and reconcile all payroll clearing and government accounts, WSIB, EHT, CRA
• Maintain and provide correspondence with outside government agencies when required
• Review and process postings for Union dues and government remittances for all payroll accounts
• Reconcile banks, cash, credit cards, and process employee expense transactions
• Ensure policies and procedures are in compliance with government regulations and statutory legislation
• Partner with external tax team to support preparing personal tax returns and to ensure compliance with Canadian tax laws, accounting standards and reporting deadlines
• Prepare EHT, WHT and T4A-NR summaries, process EHT and withholding tax payments
• Record rent, utilities, credit card transactions, bank deposits.
• Monitor AR/AP and support tax and regulatory fillings
• Assist in month end accounting procedures and year-end audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support implementation of best practices. Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A post-secondary degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics
• 5+ years progressive experience in accounting, incl. payroll accounting and personal tax activities
• CPA designation (or actively working towards it) and/or PCP designations are an asset

Knowledge And Skills

• Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Power Point)
• Advanced skill level with Microsoft Excel
• Experience working with MS Dynamics is an asset
• Excellent communications skills, written and spoken
• Experience preparing personal tax returns
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and Canadian Tax requirements
• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent time management skills
• High attention to detail, a positive attitude, and tact
• Able to work well independently or as a team player
• Ability to deal with confidential issues in a professional manner
• Accounting experience in construction or a related industry preferred
• Knowledge of German is an asset