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Junior / General Accountant

Matheson Constructors • Full-time • Aurora, ON, CA • 1m ago

Date Posted:

11/27/2024

Location:

Aurora, ON

Salary Interval:

Full-Time Permanent

Pay Range:

N/A

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Position Description

Junior / General Accountant

Matheson Constructors is a leading construction firm focused on delivering exceptional construction management, general contracting, design-build, and public-private partnerships. With expertise spanning buildings, civil infrastructure, industrial and special projects, Matheson uses the latest digital technology to help our partners solve complex construction challenges to deliver on their most ambitious project goals. A trusted collaborator, Matheson reliably delivers quality service that ensures our projects and partners succeed.

We Are Partners!

The Junior / General Accountant supports the Project Accountants with accounts receivable and accounts payable duties across multiple projects. This role may also assist with other accounting functions as needed by the Project Accountants and may require collaborations with Project Managers to assess project costs, profitability, and performance.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Perform full cycle accounts receivable duties including reconciliation and timely collections.
Perform full cycle accounts payable duties including reconciliation and timely payments.
Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies and misapplied payments.
Investigate and resolve payable discrepancies and outstanding paperwork.
Assist with cash forecasting for receivables and payables.
Assist with month end processes as per project accountants’ direction.
Reviewing AR and AP aged reports, ensuring billings are received in a timely manner and payables are paid.
Provide ad-hoc financial analysis, research and reports for management as requested.
reviewing accounts payable list/cheques on a per project basis.
Prepares correspondence, reports, forms, and specialized documents as required.
Any other related duties as may be required to meet department and Company objectives.

Position Requirements

Educational & Professional Requirements:

Bachelor's degree/College diploma in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration or an equivalent combination

of education and experience.

Construction Industry experience and Prompt Payment Act an asset.
Knowledge of accounting systems, budgets, and internal controls; proficiency with accounting software an asset
Good organizational skills (working in a high-volume environment).
Must possess sound judgment and business ethics for handling confidential information and monetary transactions.
Experience in gathering data and compiling the proper information.
Able to perform moderate account reconciliations.
Strong diplomacy, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills to handle late payments and delinquent accounts.
Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy; strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
Excellent teamwork and team building skills; build and maintain relationships with other departments, key business

partners and government agencies.

Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Matheson Constructors is an equal opportunity employer.

Accessibility:

Matheson Constructors welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest in the position but only those identified for further consideration will be contacted.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: Please note that Matheson Constructors does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.