The Accounting Clerk ("AC") is a key component of Abstract's Accounting and Finance team and is the financial cornerstone for recording the Company's detailed AP and AR transactions. Reporting to the Controller, the AC is responsible for a wide range of tasks, and ensuring data is complete, accurate, and in accordance with underlying contracts.
Requirements
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for receiving, processing, verifying and obtaining approval of invoices related to accounts payable
- Provide the Project Accountants with support to the various construction projects by matching purchase orders, subcontracts and packing slips to invoices ensuring documents meet approval requirements
- Ensure AP invoices reconcile with the schedule of values
- Ensure subcontractor holdback releases are completed per policy and procedures
- Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements
- Accurate bank reconciliations for multiple company bank accounts
- Preparing cheques and ensuring timely payments to vendors
- Preparation and posting of cash receipts
- Preparing bank deposits, general ledger postings and statements
- Research, track and restore accounting documentation problems and discrepancies
- Collecting and entering employee expense reimbursements
- Maintain the integrity of the general ledger
- High attention to detail and accuracy of work
- Adhoc duties assigned by the Controller
- Liaise with project team, vendors, and other staff as required
- Support all organizational teams as required
- Uphold the values of "Passion, Quality, Integrity" in all aspects of work
Qualifications, Skills, And Attributes
- Two (2) years of related experience
- Knowledge of GAAP and real estate related accounting practices
- Strong work ethic and sense of responsibility and confidentiality
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office (SharePoint, Teams, Excel, Word, etc.)
- Basic understanding of project contractual commercial terms
- Jonas Premier accounting software experience preferred
Benefits
Abstract Developments offers an excellent Total Rewards package including competitive salary currently within the range of $58,000 - $63,000 per year based on experience and qualifications, employer paid premiums for extended health, dental, vision, and Rx coverage, employee wellness program, employee performance bonus program, complimentary snacks, and a dog-friendly office.
At Abstract Developments, we value diversity and believe in providing equal opportunities to everyone. If you need any accommodation during the application process, please email us at careers@abstractdevelopments.com.
While we appreciate the interest of all candidates, please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted further.
