Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Skilled Trades College of Canada in Toronto, ON, was established to provide individuals with the hands-on skills and knowledge required to begin a career in the skilled trades industry. The college offers comprehensive training programs to prepare students for success in various skilled trades professions.

Role Description

The accountant will play a key role in managing full-cycle accounting function. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional with a background in construction.

Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger maintenance, including managing PO process.
• Process weekly payroll
• Assist with month-end process.
• Prepares monthly bank reconciliation.
• Prepare HST filings and ensure compliance with tax regulations.
• Prepare Union dues reports
• Reconciles the general ledger accounts and prepares journal entries.
• Reconciles monthly inter-company transactions.
• Assist with the preparation of WIP reports.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management reports.
• Assist the accounting department with day-to-day accounting operations.
• Assist with the year-end audit, including preparation of supporting documents.
• Filing and maintaining accounting files
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping, preferably within the construction industry.
• Proficiency in full-cycle accounting processes.
• Solid understanding of HST and tax compliance regulations.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Requirements:

• Post-Secondary Degree in Accounting from a recognized Canadian Education Institution (College or University);
• Minimum 2 years experience
• Fluent in English.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365.
• Proficient in working in QuickBooks Online;
• Ability to commute to our Vaughan