Position Summary
As a Senior Accountant, you will oversee daily accounting operations and play a key role in preparing financial statements and performance reports. You’ll ensure the accuracy of financial and cost reports, enhance insights into key business drivers, and work to optimize financial outcomes. Reporting to the President, your expertise will be crucial in delivering precise and timely financial information that supports strategic decision-making and drives business success.
As a Senior Accountant your key accountabilities will involve:
- Managing billing, accounts receivable (A/R), accounts payable (A/P), general ledger (GL), cost accounting, and revenue recognition.
- Ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing.
- Maintaining and reconciling books of accounts, balance sheet, and general ledger, applying general accounting principles (ASPE standards).
- Preparing monthly Work-In-Progress reports, financial analyses, and monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Investigating and resolving account discrepancies.
- Preparing and filing statutory remittances and regulatory filings, including GST, EHT, WCB, and T5018 reporting.
- Assisting in managing company cash flow and handling cost control and financial reporting tasks.
- Preparing year-end audit requests and supporting audit processes.
- Overseeing all financial aspects of projects from beginning to end to support the Project Manager and team including budgeting, forecasting, and month end project reporting on a timely basis.
- Utilizing project management and construction software platforms (e.g., Sage) to setup projects, support accurate financial tracking, document control, and project reporting.
- Preparing financial reports for Project Managers, including budgets, cashflows, and forecasts.
- Processing and coding vendor invoices, preparing monthly vendor contract cheques, ensuring timely payments, and managing vendor payments.
- Ensuring integrity of accounting records and reports by recording, verifying, and entering accurate and timely transactions and monitoring and ensuring accuracy of costs and revenues.
- Reviewing and analyzing project costs, revenues, change orders, subcontract commitments, and job costing reports to ensure financial accuracy and project profitability.
- Performing monthly bank and general ledger account reconciliations and manage banking activities, including deposits and cash management.
- Administering corporate insurance activities, including renewals, endorsements, and equipment additions or removals.
- Researching and responding to accounting and financial queries on projects.
- Communicating and liaising with Project Managers, Vendors, and Management effectively.
- Identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiencies while supporting the accounting and project teams as required.
As a Senior Accountant your success is dependent on:
- The ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced, deadline driven environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
- The ability to build solid long-lasting relationships
- The ability to anticipate problems and solve proactively, with a strong technical mindset
- A strong focus on accuracy, results, and attention to detail
- Willingness to learn new skills and software
- A high degree of professionalism and maturity
- The ability to take direction and accept responsibility
- Strong time management skills, particularly the ability to prioritize a multitude of tasks
- A good understanding of standard office accounting procedures
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to respond to problems in a friendly and solution-oriented manner
As a Senior Accountant your experience and qualifications will include:
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- CPA designation or equivalent is an asset.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in construction accounting, job costing, and construction accounting practices and procedures.
- Strong understanding of GAAP fundamentals, ASPE accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Extensive knowledge of accounting processes, project accounting best practices, and proper operating procedures.
- Strong understanding of internal control systems and procedures.
- Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, and accounting software such as Sage 300 CRE.
- Proven ability to analyze complex financial data, develop forecasts, and generate actionable business insights.
- Experience in preparing detailed financial reports and managing audit processes.
- Experience overseeing the financial aspects of projects from inception to completion.
- Strong business acumen, analytical skills, and the ability to lead accounting initiatives.
What we have to offer:
- Competitive salary, vacation allowance plus potential bonus & profit sharing
- Matching RRSP program
- Extended benefits, Employee Assistance Program, life insurance, AD&D, LTD, CI
- Paid vacation
- Professional development support
We have a lot to be proud of at Rush Contractors Group. Since 1991, Rush Contracting has been a trusted name in the Lower Mainland construction industry, specializing in preloading, slope stabilization, excavation, and ground improvement services. With over three decades of growth and a strong reputation for delivering complex projects, our goal is to deliver the best service possible for our clients. Building and maintaining strong relationships is vital to our success.
By bringing together smart, dedicated and supportive colleagues from diverse backgrounds, we deliver top-notch client service in a collaborative work environment. The high performing, values driven atmosphere provides the opportunity for you to make a real impact and build a rewarding career at Rush Contractors Group. Being a part of Rush means working on a variety of interesting local projects working with a supportive team, and being proud to say, we built that.
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- Construction Accounting: 4 years (required)
Work Location: In person
