General Accountant - Construction - Burlington
Job Description
Burlington, ON, Canada
CA$ 65,000.00 - 85,000.00 (Canadian Dollar)
About the job General Accountant - Construction - Burlington
General Accountant
Location: Burlington, Ontario
Industry: ICI Construction
Company Overview: Our client is a well‑established construction company specializing in Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (ICI) projects across Ontario. With a strong reputation for quality, safety, and integrity, they continue to deliver exceptional results on a diverse range of projects. They are seeking a General Accountant to join their growing team and support the company's day‑to‑day financial operations.
Position Overview:
The General Accountant will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, managing full‑cycle accounting activities, and supporting the finance function to ensure smooth operations. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a dynamic construction environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage full‑cycle accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance.
- Prepare and process monthly bank reconciliations and credit card reconciliations.
- Assist with month‑end and year‑end closing procedures.
- Support job costing, project accounting, and WIP reporting for construction projects.
- Maintain and reconcile sub‑ledgers and prepare supporting schedules as required.
- Prepare and file HST, WSIB, EHT, and other government remittances.
- Assist with financial statement preparation and liaise with external accountants during audits.
- Support payroll processing and related journal entries as needed.
- Identify and recommend process improvements for efficiency and accuracy.
- Provide general administrative and accounting support to the finance and project teams.
Qualifications:
- Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum 3‑5 years of full‑cycle accounting experience, ideally within the construction or related industry.
- Experience with job costing and project‑based accounting is an asset.
- Proficiency with Sage, Yardi, Jonas, or a similar construction accounting software is preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting principles.
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset.
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