Construction apprentice Jobs in Chilliwack, BC

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : From $68,000 - $74,000 annually

Background :

Based in Seabird Island, BC, Stq : ya Construction is a majority-owned Indigenous industry leader in civil and heavy construction. We are committed to offering quality industrial services within Seabird Islands traditional territory and throughout British Columbia. While we adopt modern business practices, we take great care to honor the ways of our ancestors, who continually worked the land and lived in harmony with it for generations. Guided by our community, we weave our culture and traditions into our approach, ensuring our business focus falls in line with our Sto : lo values.

Position Summary :

Stq : ya Construction is seeking a detail-oriented and organized bookkeeperto support the Controller with the companys financial operations. This role is responsible for the day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll support, reconciliations, and maintaining accurate financial records. The Bookkeeper plays a key role in ensuring the integrity of financial data and compliance with internal policies and external regulations. This position is ideal for someone with construction industry experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Accounts Payable : Process vendor invoices, verify accuracy, match with purchase orders, and prepare payment runs.
• Accounts Receivable : Generate and send customer invoices, follow up on outstanding accounts, and apply customer payments.
• Prepare and process employee timesheets, assist with payroll entries, and ensure compliance with payroll regulations.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Post journal entries and maintain accurate records of all financial transactions.
• Assist with cost allocation to projects, track expenditures, and support accurate project reporting.
• Maintain organized and secure digital and paper filing systems for financial records.
• Provide data and documentation to support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.
• Ensure transactions adhere to company policies and applicable regulatory standards.
• Prepare schedules and provide documentation for internal and external audits.
• Other duties as assigned by the Controller.

Qualifications :

Please note that this job posting is not for employment at Seabird Island Band but is posted on behalf of Stq : ya Construction. All applications will be shared with their hiring panel.

Pre-Employment Screening :

Stq : ya Construction is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Pursuant to S. 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to Applicants of Indigenous, Metis, or Inuit heritage. We are interested in a qualified candidate who is eligible to work and resides in Canada; however, we are not able to sponsor visas.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.