Wagg’s Petroleum Equipment Ltd. is Northern Ontario’s largest petroleum equipment provider and has been in business for over 60 years. It is also a full-service provider from concept to construction to maintenance of retail and industrial fuel facilities. Wagg’s team is highly specialized and knowledgeable in petroleum parts and equipment and particularly in operating in the unique environment of Northern Ontario.
We are seeking an entrepreneurial, proactive and highly motivated individual to join our team as an Accounting Manager. In this pivotal role and under the direction of the Controller, you will oversee financial operations while providing leadership and direction to a dynamic team. An ideal candidate will have a passion for financial and operational reporting and business partnering who provides strategic financial insights to support decision-making.
This is a unique opportunity to elevate your career within a culture of innovation and excellence, where your contributions will help to shape the future of the company.
This position will be fully on-site at our North Bay, ON office.
Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
- Manage all financial aspects of construction projects, including budgeting, forecasts, cost accounting, and financial reporting.
- Perform cost analyses and review purchase orders, invoices, and supplier contracts including change order and open work order tracking.
- Ensure compliance with accounting principles and construction industry regulations.
- Perform monthly financial close, analyze financial statements and prepare various financial reports.
- Perform general ledger account reconciliations.
- Issue construction progress billings and oversee invoicing and supplier and subcontractor payments.
- Prepare project reconciliations and statutory declarations.
- Collaborate with project managers to ensure the financial success of construction projects.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
- Complete sales tax and payroll remittances, act as backup payroll administrator.
- Assist with corporate tax return preparation and other tax filings.
- Additional tasks and projects as the need arises.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA or equivalent certification/experience preferred.
- Hands-on supervisory experience would be an asset.
- 3 - 5 years of experience in accounting, ideally with a focus on the construction industry.
- Payroll experience would be an asset.
- Proficiency in ERP/Accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy
- Strategic and analytical thinker
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build professional relationships internally and externally.
Reasonable accommodation is available, upon request, to candidates participating in the selection process. Should you require accommodation, please ensure to notify us in advance.
Job Type: Full-time
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
