Senior Accountant
- Winnipeg, MB
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Performs general accounting and administrative functions to meet contractual requirements for operational and basic accounting.
- Completes all financial transactions in a timely and accurate manner.
- Participates in monthly forecast review meetings.
- Provides project teams with ad hoc reports and analysis as the need arises.
- Assists with the assembly of information for internal and external financial reporting requirements.
- Assembles client billings packages in accordance with contract terms and conditions and ensures timely payment.
- Prepares bank deposits, monthly reconciliations, and cash receipt entries.
- Identifies any irregularities or risk exposure and supports the development of a strategy to address them.
- Ensures that all required documentation, including insurance, bonding, SDI, workers compensation, statutory declarations, and lien waivers is in place.
- Reads contracts and interprets trade partner documentation for accounting-related items and assists with project set up procedures.
- Identifies and communicates compliance and/or project risks with project team and accounting management.
- Mentors and coaches staff; assigns and oversees daily tasks of accounting students or other accountants.
- Postsecondary degree or diploma in accounting and or finance.
- Active pursuit of CPA designation.
- 6+ years of progressive accounting experience in construction or a related industry preferred.
- Construction experience considered an asset.
- Advanced knowledge of full-cycle accounting and project forecasting and budgeting.
- Advanced understanding of accounting principles, including maintenance of ledgers and cash flows with ability to analyze and recommend potential strategies.
- Intermediate knowledge of government legislation and generally accepted accounting principles.
- Intermediate understanding of lien rights.
- Intermediate knowledge of bid and contract securities and insurance as they relate to risk management, claims management, pricing, and accounting.
- Intermediate knowledge of subcontract PO terms including insurance and subcontractor default insurance (SDI) and bonding requirements.
- Intermediate knowledge and experience with owner contracts as they relate to payment terms, billing requirements, audit rights, and cost-of-work definition.
- Ability to act with the required discretion when handling confidential information.
- Solid understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and experience with accounting software.