Senior Accountant F/H

VINCI Construction; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

VINCI Construction Canada is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the full-cycle accounting for the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station refurbishment project in Ontario. You will handle job costing, project accounting, contract administration, and financial reporting, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely information.

The role requires a Bachelor's in accounting/finance, CPA considered an asset, advanced Excel, and ERP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• CPA designation or active pursuit preferred.
• Advanced Excel and ERP/accounting systems experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting processes for the project.
• Perform project accounting, cost coding, and contract administration support.
• Prepare reconciliations for bank, AR, AP, prepaid, assets, and CL.
• Review payroll and liaise with external payroll services.
• Assist with HST returns, payroll remittances and statutory reporting.
• Support internal and external audits with working papers and schedules.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting

Project accounting

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Lean environment

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA designation or in progress

Job description

Deep-Water Intake Group, a joint venture of multiple subsidiaries of the VINCI Group, construction worldwide leader, specialized in the design and construction of major civil engineering and building works in Canada is hiring an

Senior Accountant

What is the project?

The Pickering Nuclear Generating Station refurbishment program involves designing and building a new deep-water intake in Lake Ontario to improve the plant's cooling system. This will involve:

- A 1.5 km-long tunnel, built by a pressurized TBM (10.5 m diameter slurry TBM);

- Two vertical shafts (onshore and offshore);

- An offshore modular intake structure, resting on the lake bed.

The project is distinguished by its proximity to an active nuclear site, requiring rigorous standards of safety, planning and coordination.

What you will do?

The Senior Accountant will play a key part in supporting the company's full-cycle accounting function, while providing operational and project accounting support. Engaged in job costing, project accounting, contract administration, and financial reporting, they will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, while ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timely delivery of financial information.

Concretely, your tasks will be:

• Oversee, guide, and review full-cycle accounting processes
• Prepare bank, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, capital assets, accounts payable and accrued liabilities reconciliations accurately and timely
• Prepare and maintain monthly working papers and reconciliations for other general ledger accounts
• Review payroll, liaises with external payroll services
• Support the preparation and filing of HST returns, payroll remittances and statutory compliance reporting.
• Ensure financial records are maintained in accordance with relevant legislation
• Capital asset management through detailed tracking
• Maintain and monitor accounts payable and ensure all supplier invoices are paid accurately and timely
• Review subcontractor invoices, holdbacks, change orders, and progress billings.
• Ensure compliance with Ontario Construction Act holdback requirements and contractual obligations.
• Support project setup, cost code maintenance, and contract administration within the accounting system.
• Strengthen and maintain internal controls, accounting procedures, and best practices.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) related to projects and operations.
• Assist with internal and external audits including the preparation of working papers, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain internal control and adhere to the company’s policies and procedures
• Prepares ad-hoc reports and other tasks, as required

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or other relevant degree10 years’ of progressive accounting experienceCPA designation or working toward completion preferredAdvanced knowledge of Excel, with ERP/accounting systemsExperience in the construction industry is an assetExperience working in a lean organization with broad responsibilitiesHigh self-management capabilitiesExcellent analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, interpersonal, and relationship building skills