Full Cycle Accountant - Maternity Leave Contract
Top Benefits
About the role
Full Cycle Accountant
Location: Edmonton
Job Type: Full Time (15 Month Contract)
Reports To: CFO
Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Full Cycle Accountant to manage the day to day of our construction projects and operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting with specific experience in the construction industry, including cost accounting, project billing, and job costing. This role is critical in ensuring financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, cashflow management, and efficient project budget management.
Key Responsibilities:
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Maintain accurate financial records for all construction projects.
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Perform bank and credit card reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance.
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Perform job costing and track expenses against budgets.
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Manage accounts payable and receivable, including vendor payments and monthly customer billings.
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Coordinate with project managers to ensure proper coding of expenses and timely billing.
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Coordinate with HR coordinate and ensure timely employee onboarding and offboarding.
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Process full-cycle payroll, including ROEs, T4s, and WCB submissions.
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Reconcile and process personal expenses.
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Manage monthly GST and PST filings, as well as quarterly ITFA filings.
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Support month-end and year-end close processes.
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Assist in the preparation of year-end financial statements and tax compliance documentation.
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Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to their implementation
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Provide financial analysis and support to other departments.
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Perform ad hoc analysis, reporting and other tasks as needed.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
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2–5 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally in the construction industry.
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Proficient in QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online.
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Strong understanding of job costing and construction billing processes
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Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
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High level of integrity and attention to detail.
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Experience with payroll processing and related filings is an asset.
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Intermediate - Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPS, data analysis)
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance
About Firma Contracting Inc.
FIRMA CONTRACTING IS A LEADING CIVIL CONTRACTOR BASED IN SASKATOON AND EDMONTON. WE PROVIDE OUR CLIENTS WITH A COMPREHENSIVE, VALUE-ADD APPROACH TO CIVIL CONTRACTING AND SPECIALIZE IN A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES INCLUDING WATER, SEWER AND EARTHWORKS.
We are committed to our clients’ needs and satisfaction. By providing input into the planning and design of projects prior to commencement of construction, our goal is to assist our clients in finding ways to reduce costs and shorten schedules wherever possible.
Our company mission is to perform the highest level of work quality within a safe environment, on time and on budget. Firma provides transparency, value and efficient project management to all of our clients while building positive, trustworthy relationships along the way.
Full Cycle Accountant - Maternity Leave Contract
Top Benefits
About the role
Full Cycle Accountant
Location: Edmonton
Job Type: Full Time (15 Month Contract)
Reports To: CFO
Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Full Cycle Accountant to manage the day to day of our construction projects and operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting with specific experience in the construction industry, including cost accounting, project billing, and job costing. This role is critical in ensuring financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, cashflow management, and efficient project budget management.
Key Responsibilities:
-
Maintain accurate financial records for all construction projects.
-
Perform bank and credit card reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance.
-
Perform job costing and track expenses against budgets.
-
Manage accounts payable and receivable, including vendor payments and monthly customer billings.
-
Coordinate with project managers to ensure proper coding of expenses and timely billing.
-
Coordinate with HR coordinate and ensure timely employee onboarding and offboarding.
-
Process full-cycle payroll, including ROEs, T4s, and WCB submissions.
-
Reconcile and process personal expenses.
-
Manage monthly GST and PST filings, as well as quarterly ITFA filings.
-
Support month-end and year-end close processes.
-
Assist in the preparation of year-end financial statements and tax compliance documentation.
-
Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to their implementation
-
Provide financial analysis and support to other departments.
-
Perform ad hoc analysis, reporting and other tasks as needed.
Qualifications:
-
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
-
2–5 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally in the construction industry.
-
Proficient in QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online.
-
Strong understanding of job costing and construction billing processes
-
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
-
High level of integrity and attention to detail.
-
Experience with payroll processing and related filings is an asset.
-
Intermediate - Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPS, data analysis)
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance
About Firma Contracting Inc.
FIRMA CONTRACTING IS A LEADING CIVIL CONTRACTOR BASED IN SASKATOON AND EDMONTON. WE PROVIDE OUR CLIENTS WITH A COMPREHENSIVE, VALUE-ADD APPROACH TO CIVIL CONTRACTING AND SPECIALIZE IN A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES INCLUDING WATER, SEWER AND EARTHWORKS.
We are committed to our clients’ needs and satisfaction. By providing input into the planning and design of projects prior to commencement of construction, our goal is to assist our clients in finding ways to reduce costs and shorten schedules wherever possible.
Our company mission is to perform the highest level of work quality within a safe environment, on time and on budget. Firma provides transparency, value and efficient project management to all of our clients while building positive, trustworthy relationships along the way.