Accounting Manager

Role overview

Accounting and close responsibilities

• Prepare salary recovery worksheets and cost-transfer forms and post transactions.
• Post journal entries, perform bank reconciliations and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Support job updates, including productivity, change orders and cost codes; complete job closeouts, profit recognition and unbilled work orders.
• Update accounting WIP reports and prepare ad hoc job-performance reports.
• Plan and undertake period close and prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure financial data integrity and adherence to reporting timelines.

Controls, planning and analysis

• Ensure conformity with accounting policies, business processes and internal controls, including approval requirements, cost control and accuracy.
• Support business planning, quarterly forecasting and annual strategic planning.
• Participate in the annual external audit and complete or review reconciliations and budget variance analyses.
• Manage cash flow and company assets and provide financial recommendations for proposed business initiatives.
• Resolve vendor payment disputes and assist with accounts receivable collections when required.

Experience and education

• At least five years of experience in an Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller or Senior Financial Analyst position.
• Minimum diploma in Business Administration – Accounting or a degree in Finance.
• CPA designation is preferred.
• Construction or engineering company experience is preferred.

Skills and systems

• Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency are required.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Systems aptitude is required; knowledge of JDE Edwards or a comparable ERP system is preferred.

Salary

• Expected salary range is $95,000–$110,000 per year; starting pay depends on qualifications, education and experience.
• Total rewards may include insurance benefits, a pension plan, discretionary annual bonus, career development and other HR programs.

Work arrangement

• The position is identified as hybrid and full-time.
• The role is located in Markham, Ontario.