Accountant

FCC CANADA • Full-time • Toronto, ON, CA • 5d ago

JOB RESPONSABILITIES

The position of Accountant will provide routine accounting support to the Finance Team. This will be an onsite-based position at one of our Toronto Projects.

The Accountant key responsibilities are:

Full Cycle Accounting including AP & AR Processing:

Process AP invoices, prepare journal entries, calculate sales tax, and facilitate payment runs for approval.
Record credit card transactions and employee expenses to ensure timely payments.
Maintain AR responsibilities, generate invoices, and address collection issues.
Reconcile transactions to cash receipts and disbursements, investigating any discrepancies.

Balance Sheet Reconciliation:

Manage key balance sheet reconciliations, including bank, AP accounts, and AMEX card reconciliations.
Prepare and reconcile fixed asset continuity schedules, including depreciation entries.

Financial Record Maintenance:

Ensure all transactions are accurately booked in a timely manner, with sufficient backup documentation.
Coordinate and post accruals, ensuring appropriate justification and backup are obtained.

Financial Reporting:

Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and/or financial statement notes.
Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with IFRS and company procedures.

Audit Coordination:

Assist with financial and tax audits, coordinating the audit process.

Stakeholder Liaison:

Communicate with stakeholders to provide financial support as required (e.g., Project Controls, Procurement, Clients).

Forecasting and Budgeting:

Track expenses and contribute to data compilation for forecasting and budgeting.

Relationship Management:

Establish and maintain customer-centric relationships with all stakeholders.
Maintain respectful and effective communication with management and staff at all levels.

Policy Development and Process Improvement:

Assist in developing policies and procedures related to financial transactions and controls.
Contribute to process improvements where necessary.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Finance, Economics, or Accounting.
+1 years of accounting experience on large-scale infrastructure projects/rail projects.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to balance and prioritize multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Demonstrated success working with internal/external stakeholders.
Broad business knowledge, end-to-end thinking, and organizational awareness.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Capacity to work with urgency and adjust priorities to achieve objectives.
Strong ability to think creatively, challenge the status quo, navigate ambiguity, and engage with diverse personalities.
Solid financial acumen and relevant quantitative problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities across all levels of organization.
Ability to interpret contract documents and communicate effectively to pursuit participants.
Experience coordinating development of work plans and task sheets against project scope and schedule.
Reasonable knowledge of OBC and other municipal standards and regulations would be considered an asset.
Knowledge of design and construction of complex geo-structural works
A strong eye for design details and the ability to coordinate geotechnical and structural design and assist in making design-driven decisions.
Good communication and documentation skills.
Experience on large-scale infrastructure projects/civil engineering projects/rail projects.
English, written and spoken.