Taylor Valley Construction, a District Group related company, is a growing construction services company offering civil, commercial, and residential construction in both public and private sectors in Western Canada. Based in downtown Vancouver, BC, we strive to deliver projects of exceptional quality on time, on budget and executed through an integrated process. Our success is founded on our relationships - we value our clients, trade partners, vendors and contractors, and know that the depth of our collaboration and team centered approach drives the best results for all stakeholders.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Controller the Junior Accountant will be responsible for performing general accounting, efficiently maintaining and processing all corporate and project accounts and preparing relevant reports. The person in this position will work closely with the Controller and Construction Project Accountants, and will play a key role in providing the team with applicable accounting support.
They must be exceptionally organized, detail oriented and take initiative in moving actions forward. They should thrive in a fast paced, team oriented, entrepreneurial environment and be able to expertly complete multiple assignments, maneuvering through changing priorities and high volume effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision.
This is an excellent opportunity for a new graduate or professional to develop their project accounting skills, be exposed to financial analysis, and immersed in the construction business with an introduction to real estate development as well. This position will be able to add value immediately and will be involved in all aspects of the company’s accounting operations.
Key Responsibilities
The Junior Accountant will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
• Performing the day-to-day corporate and project accounting processes, including accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations and purchase order processing
• Ensuring month-end accounting procedures, including processing of expenses, credit card reconciliations and various monthly reports and filings
• Providing necessary reports for year-end financial accounting
• Supporting project operations through the preparation of project budgets, cost reports, forecasts, and the monitoring of financial performance across projects
• Ensuring adherence to accounting policies, procedures and internal controls at the project and corporate level, and investigating any account irregularities
• Working and liaising with bookkeeping and accounting consultants, as well as external financial partner accountant teams
• Responding to accounting inquiries from internal and external stakeholders regarding billing and accounts receivable
• Assisting with special financial projects to support the executive team and other departments as required
Skills & Experience
• Have a bachelors’ degree in accounting, commerce or business administration
• Have 0 - 2 years’ of accounting experience
• Possess intermediate Microsoft Office Suite skills with high proficiency in Excel
• Have a CPA designation or in pursuit an asset, but not required
• Have an understanding of ASPE an asset
• Have knowledge of accounting software such as Quickbooks an asset
• An understanding of project budgets, cashflows, proformas and financial analysis an asset
• Are a team player who thrives on collaboration and building relationships
• Demonstrates strong communication skills — both written and verbal — handling every interaction with respect and professionalism
• Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Are detail oriented
• Have exemplary organizational and multi-tasking skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Exhibit extraordinary time management skills, functioning with a strong understanding of task precedence and priority, anticipating needs and streamlining processes
• Operate with a high level of confidentiality and diplomacy
• Possess an interest in learning about construction and real estate development
• Prior experience in construction, real estate, or brokerage an asset
What We Offer
This is a full-time, permanent position with a team of hard working individuals set on construction performance excellence, moving through projects with craftsmanship, integrity and strong relationships. You’ll grow professionally, will have a competitive compensation, extended health benefits and opportunities to share in our success. We’re on a path to elevate the way construction is performed and are eager to continue building a team equally passionate to be those change agents.
Salary Range
$45,000 - $55,000
