Job Summary

Part of a group of companies, Drake Excavating (2016) Ltd. is a civil and general contracting company, based out of the Lower Mainland of BC. We specialize in municipal infrastructure work, including waterworks, roadworks, and utilities projects. We are seeking a full time Junior Accountant to become an integral part of our accounting team. You will be responsible for day-to-day accounting and overseeing financial activities as well as identifying areas of improvement to increase efficiency. You will be part of a growing team in a fast-paced environment, working closely with all office personnel, reporting directly to Senior Management and the President.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for all accounts receivable, including processing and following up on overdue accounts
Reconcile work in progress, progress billings, holdbacks receivable/payable, and deficiency holdback accounts regularly
Oversee AP functions and processes, with the ability to provide support as needed
Oversee and assist with credit card management and reconciliations
Standardize and implement systems and processes to increase efficiency, accuracy and consistency
Assist with the tracking of purchase orders to minimize strain on cashflow
Prioritize and maintain relationships with clients and key vendors
Reconcile bank account and prepare cash flow summaries weekly and monthly
Produce monthly financial reporting for the Owners; i.e. financial statements, including job progress reports, AR / AP summaries, and any other reports that may be worth noting or bringing attention to
Remit and pay government taxes/remittances
Prepare and submit monthly work-on-hand reports for bonding
Prepare and submit monthly financial reporting packages to bank; subject to review by Senior Management
Work closely with Project Managers to provide regular job costing reports and monitor profit targets
Monitor current overhead margins, identifying cost saving opportunities and reporting to Owners
Oversee filing of T4's and T5018's
Maintain digital paper filing systems
Assist with the development and implementation of project costing procedures, including monthly WIP adjustments, equipment allocations, and intercompany labour adjustments
Assist with the preparation of year end tax packages for external accountants
Ensure compliance with federal regulations
Liaise with bank, insurers, external auditors etc. as required or requested by Owners.

Qualifications:

University diploma/degree in accounting/finance strongly preferred
Three years or more relevant experience in the construction field
Full cycle accounting experience
Experience with Sage 100 Contractor preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and strong Excel skills
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills; punctuation and grammar skills are mandatory
Must be a self starter with strong leadership qualities
Great interpersonal skills and able to receive and give direction
Team player with the ability to collaborate with others
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Deadline and detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus pay

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company events
Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
On-site parking
RRSP match
Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

French not required

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

Accounting: 5 years (preferred)

Language:

English (required)

Work Location: In person

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