• Full Time
  • Long Term
  • Squamish, BC
  • Starting salary of $85,000 to $95,000 per year based on experience. CAD / Year
  • This position has been filled

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- Striving to improve people’s lives and the communities we serve with every project we build.

A local Squamish-based construction company who provide complete modular solutions for affordable housing, remote workforces, and Indigenous communities.

Offering a team-oriented and collaborative work environment, $85,000 to $95,000 per year to start plus extended health benefits.

About the Role, Benefits & Perks:

  • Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm with some scheduling flexibility.
  • Starting salary of $85,000 to $95,000 per year based on experience.
  • Preferably work in-office at Squamish Head Office, remote work option to be discussed.
  • Profit sharing available upon successful completion of required vesting period.
  • Extended health benefits after completion of probationary period.
  • 3 weeks of annual vacation.
  • Collaborative and team-oriented environment.
  • Fun team building events!

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The Perfect Candidate: 

  • 2-3 years’ experience with project accounting and job costing experience (ideally in the construction industry).
  • Educational background in Accounting is preferred.
  • CPA designation is preferred.
  • Capacity to work independently and in a team.  Collaborative and jumps in to help where needed.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills able to prioritize.
  • Proficiency in office computer applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
    • Intermediate to advanced Excel skills preferred.
  • Experience with QuickBooks required and preferably Premier Contractor/Enterprise Edition and Payworks.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities Include: 

  • Responsible for all full cycle accounting duties.
  • Month-end accounting journal entries.
  • Reconciliation of General Ledger accounts.
  • Prepare and process all AR, AP, and Payroll transactions.
  • Manage Vendor and Customer master accounts.
  • Maintain capital asset listings and intercompany rental billings.
  • Prepare and process GST and PST returns, process corporate tax returns.
  • Monitor and ensure costs are correctly coded to specific projects, labour, and expense GL codes.
  • Respond to inquiries from project Managers, subtrades, suppliers, management, and other project staff.
  • Track construction hold-back accounts, and coordinate holdback releases.
  • Assist with year-end requests from external accountants
  • Analyses and reporting for management review.
  • Full Job Description is available upon request.

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