Senior Accountant

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

FULL-TIME

ROCKLAND, ON

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment?

Are you skilled in collaborating with others teams and take ownership of your work?

Do you want to contribute to the growth and success of a fantastic company?

The Company

Our Client is a leader within construction in Ontario. They are committed to excellence and service and have over 40 years of success.

Company Perks and Rewards

• Competitive Compensation
• Paid time off & generous vacation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Company events and a welcoming culture

The Job!

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Senior Accountant will play a key role in overseeing the company’s accounting operations, with a focus on full-cycle accounting, project financial management, reporting, and process improvement.

• Manage full-cycle accounting, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including financial reporting, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Oversee project accounting, including job costing, progress billing, holdbacks, work-in-progress reporting, and project profitability.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and project financial reports to support management decisions.
• Prepare and submit required government remittances, including HST, EHT, and WSIB.
• Maintain accurate financial records, internal controls, and documentation for external accountants and year-end reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems, and reporting efficiency.
• Provide guidance and support to the accounting team, including backup for payroll and other finance-related activities.

What you bring to the job

The ideal candidate is someone with experience with financial reporting, month-end/year-end close, reconciliations, and government remittances. You also come with:

• Minimum of five years of progressive full-cycle accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA designation or enrolment in the CPA program is considered an asset.
• Experience in construction or a project-based environment, particularly with job costing, WIP, progress billing, and holdbacks, is a strong asset.
• ERP system experience and strong Microsoft Excel skills are required.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines independently.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with project teams, management, and external stakeholders.
• Experience supporting or guiding junior accounting staff is an asset.
• Bilingualism is considered an asset.

Qualified job seekers are asked to apply with attention to Shannan Willoughby Reference #14121.

Existing Position Vacancy: Yes

I really look forward to hearing from you, but please understand that I will only be contacting those that are applicable for the role!

Options Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all individuals. Applicants selected for an in-person interview will be asked whether specific accommodations are needed to support a personal disability.

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