Junior Accountant

Overview

Build North is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounting Clerk to support our accounting and project administration team. The successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day accounting functions with a focus on construction accounting processes, including invoice processing, job cost tracking, subcontractor documentation, and financial record maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with construction job costing and project-related accounting activities
• Maintain subcontractor files, insurance certificates, and WSIB documentation
• Reconcile bank statements, credit cards, and supplier accounts
• Knowledge of payroll data entry and employee expense tracking
• Monitor and track project budgets, committed costs, and change orders
• Support month-end and year-end accounting procedures payroll processing, T4 summaries, WSIB reporting and reconciliations, and preparation of journal entries
• Maintain organized financial and project records in both digital and physical formats
• Assist with the preparation of financial reports and internal documentation
• Communicate with vendors, subcontractors, project managers, and internal staff regarding accounting matters
• Manage and administer the employee benefits program
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting procedures

Qualifications & Requirements

• Diploma or certificate in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• Experience with construction accounting principles, including job costing and progress billing
• Proficiency with Sage 100 Contractor/Sage 100 accounting software is an asset
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with contractors, subcontractors, and construction project documentation
• Knowledge of Ontario construction industry processes and terminology
• Familiarity with lien holdbacks, progress draws, and construction-related accounting procedures

Additional Information

• The job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties and responsibilities may be expanded or modified based on the needs of the employer.