Offer summary

Qualifications:

2-3 years of professional accounting experience, Diploma or degree in accounting, Proficiency in Excel is essential, Background in various accounting facets or general accounting..

Key responsabilities:

Analyze and post journal entries, bank transactions, and reconciliations

Assist with accounts receivable functions and manage AP automation outputs

Compile employee expense reimbursements and reconcile credit card statements

Maintain organized records and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Job description

This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional to explore other accounting facets in an international setting with our Canadian Construction client made up of fun and intelligent people working together in a progressive workplace.

Company Profile

Our client specializes in steel building construction: design, supply, install, maintenance/upgrades and general contracting services.

Since their inception in 1985, they have constructed over 500 buildings on 4 continents: from large-scale international mining projects to community sports centers to local storage and warehousing projects. They represent multiple steel building manufacturers and can offer a wide range of commercial and industrial buildings in pre-engineered steel, conventional steel, or a hybrid of both. They also specialize in general contracting, structural steel and interior fit-out projects. They are a Vancouver based company that has performed work in North, Central, and South America, Russia, and Africa.

The company’s vision is to build happiness. Happiness for their customers, employees and suppliers. They provide attractive, high quality, cost-effective construction solutions that they deliver in safe and healthy working environments. They specialize in difficult challenges that require creativity, problem-solving and extensive experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Analyze, prepare, and post journal entries as needed, bank transactions, bank reconciliations (daily) and GL reconciliations (monthly, and more frequently as needed), including deferral and accrual entries to ensure proper matching and timely preparation of monthly financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Standards/ASPE (Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises).
Perform other accounting-related duties as assigned.
Assist with accounts receivable functions, including generating invoices and following up for customer payments.
Manage and monitor AP automation outputs, verifying accuracy, along with some manual AP processing.
Compile employee expense reimbursements pdfs and enter into Colony’s system (Jonas).
Reconcile employee credit card statements, code and post credit card transactions and credit card clearing transactions.
Ensure all required documentation is in place when processing payables (e.g. statutory declarations for all holdback release invoices)
Manage Colony’s AP & AR email mailbox’s.
Receive, review, file, and reconcile vendor statements, following up on any discrepancies.
Maintain all files and records in a highly organized manner, preferably in digital format.
Protect and maintain the privacy of all information received in the performance of this role.
Protect and promote Colony’s interests against suppliers and subcontractors.
Participate in a culture of continuous improvement by assessing processes and procedures
to improve the functionality of Colony.
General office administration duties as required time to time by management.

Authorities:

You have authority to:
Refuse unsafe work or to refuse to cause others to perform unsafe work.
Refuse to perform unethical acts.
Review and post journal entries.
Review and complete bank, and GL reconciliations.
Review and process vendor invoices, statements, and employee expenses.
Question things that do not make sense to you.

Requirements

Must-have Skills / Qualification:

Must have at least 2-3 years of professional accounting experience
Background should be in different accounting facets / general accounting
Proficiency in Excel is a must
Candidate must at least have a diploma or degree in accounting.

Advantageous:

Preferably someone from big companies/ corporation.
US Accounting experience is nice to have but role is open to candidates with strong local accounting experience.

Key Qualities:

Strong Attention to Detail – Accuracy is critical in financial records, reconciliations, and reporting.
Organizational Skills & Time Management – Capability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain orderly financial records.
Basic Accounting Knowledge – Understanding fundamental accounting principles, financial statements, and general ledger functions.
Problem-Solving Abilities – Resourcefulness in troubleshooting discrepancies.
Eagerness to Learn & Adaptability – Openness to new accounting systems, evolving regulations, and professional development.
Proficiency with Excel is highly beneficial.

Behavioral Competencies

Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and a team player.
Willingness to learn and grow within the organization.
Demonstrates high integrity and professionalism.
Solution Oriented - comes ready with solutions when presenting issues.
Logic Based Reasoning – reasoning is methodical, logical and substantiated.
Positive - optimistic, yet realistic.
Curious Not Judgmental - non-defensive and open to other people’s ideas and methods.
No Ego – not afraid to ask dumb questions and isn’t proud of being right.
Humble Learner - admits when doesn’t know something, presenting an opportunity to learn.
No Postman’ing – it’s your job to know the details in order to find solutions.
Can Prioritize - urgent tasks vs not.
Cost Conscious - saves company money wherever possible like it’s their own.
Keeps It Constructive - curbs gossip and rumor-mongering.
Team Player - actively participates in team events.
Communication Balance - a healthy balance of phone vs email.
Company Process - learns and follows company procedures and process.
Professional – passionate, but keeps negative emotions in check. Doesn’t take it personally.
Urgency – maintains a healthy sense of urgency to get things done.
Resolves Conflict – is the bigger person and doesn’t let conflict linger.
Not Too Proud – everyone needs to be the “janitor” sometimes.