Intermediate Accountant

David Aplin Recruiting; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruiting agency is seeking an experienced Intermediate Accountant for a 6-12 week on-site contract in Chilliwack, BC. The role involves managing full-cycle accounting, payroll processes, and supporting project cost accounting. Candidates should be proficient in accounting, have payroll experience, and work independently in a fast-paced environment. Experience with Acumatica or Sage 100 Contractor is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in full-cycle accounting.
• Experience with payroll processing in construction.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Background in project-based accounting.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting functions.
• Run end-to-end payroll for mixed workforce.
• Handle payroll complexities like OT and job-specific allowances.
• Support project cost accounting accurately.
• Oversee a small team of AP staff.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting

Payroll processing

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Project accounting

Tools

Acumatica

Sage 100 Contractor

Job description

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We’re seeking an experiencedIntermediate Accountantfor a contract opportunity inChilliwack, BCto support a growing construction organization. This hands-on role is critical to ensuring accurate and timely financial operations while contributing to a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

This is a fully on site role starting ASAP for 6-12 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Managingfull-cycle accountingfunctions including journal entries, bank reconciliations, and GST filings
• Runningend-to-end payrollfor a mixed workforce (hourly and salaried employees)
• Handling payroll complexities such as OT, LOA, travel time, and job-specific allowances
• Supportingproject cost accountingby coding expenses accurately to jobs and tracking costs
• Ensuring financial accuracy throughself-reviewand troubleshooting with minimal supervision
• Overseeing a small team of AP staff and assisting with thetransition of dutiesfrom the outgoing Controller
• Contributing to ongoing systems transition fromSage 100 ContractortoAcumatica

Qualifications

• Proficiency infull-cycle accounting
• Demonstrated experience withpayroll processing, including construction-specific rules
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a lean, on-site environment
• Background inproject-based accountingor cost tracking to jobs

Nice-to-Have

• Experience withAcumaticaorSage 100 Contractor
• Previous work in aconstruction or project-driven industry
• GST number / incorporated business (preferred for contractors)
• Exposure toERP system implementations

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.

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