Jr. Accountant

Aecon Concessions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure development firm in Toronto is seeking a Jr. Accountant to support day-to-day accounting functions and strategic initiatives within the Corporate Accounting team. Ideal candidates are recent graduates from an Accounting or Business program, with opportunities to engage in impactful projects while fostering a commitment to inclusion and diversity. This role supports the completion of bank reconciliations, month-end processes, and tax returns, among other responsibilities.

Benefits

Health and wellness support

Career growth programs

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• New university graduates from an Accounting, Business or equivalent program are encouraged to apply.
• Enrolled or working towards a professional accounting designation.
• Accounting / co-op work experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Complete monthly bank reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end close process.
• Prepare monthly HST, GST, PST, and QST returns.
• Provide support during CRA audits.
• Complete intercompany reconciliations.
• Conduct account analysis and prepare working papers.
• Assist with interim and year-end audit.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Education

New university graduates from an Accounting or Business program

Working towards a professional accounting designation

Tools

SAP

Business Objects

Job description

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Operating Sector: Finance

Position Title: Jr. Accountant

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What is the Opportunity?

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Jr. Accountant will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting functions and strategic initiatives of the Corporate Accounting team.

What You’ll Do Here:

• Complete monthly bank reconciliations, coordinating with Aecon business units and Shared Services to remedy variances.
• Assist with month end close process, including preparation of journal entries, elimination entries, recurring entries and accruals.
• Prepare monthly HST, GST, PST, and QST returns, reconciliations, and filings.
• Provide support to Corporate Tax team during CRA audits.
• Complete intercompany reconciliations, including confirmation of intercompany balances with other Aecon business units and coordination of cross-company transactions.
• Conduct account analysis and prepare working papers and schedules to support financial reporting.
• Assist with interim and year-end audit and reporting requirements.
• Build and maintain Business Objects reports used for monthly and quarterly reporting.
• Ensure continuous process improvements are applied within areas of responsibility.
• Participate in special projects and initiatives as required.

What You Bring to the Team:

• New university graduates from an Accounting, Business or equivalent program are encouraged to apply.
• Enrolled or working towards a professional accounting designation.
• Accounting / co-op work experience is an asset.
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Excel, Word, etc.)
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate information clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• SAP or Business Objects experience is an asset.
• Proficiency in using accounting software, financial management tools and spreadsheets is asset.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.